Chemical Process Operator

Accoya USA LLC•Kingsport, TN

About The Position

The Chemical Process Operator is responsible for operating reactors during acetylation processes, kiln drying of wood, as well as operating machinery to sort and stack wood. Chemical Process Operators will have to consistently work with Mechanical Operators, Safety, and Quality to safely and efficiently maintain production scheduling. A high level of effective communication skills, and a meticulously high level of accuracy are necessary for the candidate to succeed. Accoya USA is the only manufacturing site producing Accoya in North America. A partnership of Accsys Technologies and Eastman Chemical, Accoya USA is growing the North American market for Accoya rapidly. Our team is the key to our success. We are building a premium level of service for our customers that will match the premium quality of the Accoya we produce. Accoya is a high-performance organic wood product that is extremely durable and stable, opening new opportunities for the built environment to build sustainably.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
At least 2 years of experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment.
Ability to follow safety rules and standards for the company.
Arrive at work on time, as scheduled, consistently, reliably, for each shift.
Understand and follow directions/instructions from supervisors.
Excellent communication skills and follow up activity
Experience with mechanical systems and chemical processes in a collaborative team environment
Familiarity with multiple systems, lift vehicles, and Microsoft Office programs, LIMS, and DCS

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of the RCAM Chemical Operator curriculum a definite plus
Remains calm, performs effectively and behaves professionally in busy and stressful situations.
Open to coaching and training to continually improve on efficiency and personal growth
Proactively engage all team members continuously to support the work environment
Ability to perform all tasks in the production process for training purposes
Comfortable with improvement discussions and recognition efforts to support work force
Knowledgeable in industrial safety standards, OSHA, and manufacturing basics
Completion of various reports, communication, and record keeping in a prompt manner

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating multiple systems, lift vehicles, and Microsoft Office programs, LIMS, and DCS
Experience with DCS operation
A ‘Take ownership’ attitude for your part of the process, policy, and production standards
Communicate with resources including Safety, Quality and Supervision
Monitoring process of the intermittent workflow and assisting Material Handling functions as processes complete and machines cycle through.
Perform routine quality checks throughout process – visual inspections
Collecting samples for quality process
Creating and maintaining accurate records
Constantly maintaining a clean working environment
Know and fine tune plant/processes – inspecting technical conditions of equipment
Diagnosing and Solving process variations and disruptions
Experience in creating and executing Lock Out Tag Out procedures
Experience in permitting Life Safety Critical Jobs including system opening, confined space entry, and hot work