Compounding Operator

INEOS Styrolution•Pasadena, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safely operating the Compounding section of the ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) Plant to produce polymer that meets internal manufacturing and customer specifications.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
ONE of the following is also REQUIRED: One (1) or more years of continuous and acceptable onsite working experience; OR Two (2) or more years of relevant working experience in an applicable industrial setting, refinery or gas processing plant; OR Three (3) or more years of relevant working experience in a job setting which requires daily hands-on usage of skills closely reliant upon mechanical aptitude
Requires a high degree of initiative and ingenuity to work with all site disciplines and departments.
Thorough understanding and knowledge of required safety regulations and standard operating procedures in a manufacturing environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work in fast-paced project environment
Strong emphasis on ethics.
Good communication skills necessary, especially for interaction with external suppliers.
Interacts openly and honestly with others across the organization and externally
Knows and complies with laws, rules, policies and procedures
Strives for world class results

Responsibilities

Maintains high standards of unit housekeeping per INEOS Styrolution Asset Care program.
Report all incidents including activations of safety critical alarms/systems or exceedances of operating envelopes
Participation as needed for incident investigations, Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis/LOPA
Operates within a team of 3 Operators to cover the Compounding section of the plant.
Completes safe work permits for the production area including field JSA (Job Safety Analysis) for every job.
Reports any equipment problems to Maintenance and/or Shift Supervisor
Secures equipment for maintenance and returns to service after maintenance is complete
Monitors process to ensure the unit is performing within safe operating conditions
Makes rounds including safety checks, check condition of equipment, make line-ups, start and stop equipment as needed
Takes feed-stock and product samples to provide them to the Laboratory for analysis
Actively participates in unit drills and training
Executes on-shift activities for the safe operation of the plant
Writes and/or updates operating procedures and SOC's
Ensures INEOS Styrolution safe work practices and policies are maintained.