General Process Operator

Cabot Corporation•Hopkinsville, KY

About The Position

The General Process Operator controls chemical processes and operates related equipment using a distributed control system (DCS), following work instructions and Product Quality Control Plans. Depending on the organization and location, the operator may also operate control-room equipment and processes, adjust controls for production units or an energy station, enter work orders and requisitions in a business management system, move materials into heavy containers, and assist with packaging and loading or unloading products and raw materials. The operator prepares systems for operation, monitors and troubleshoots processes to maintain required conditions, conducts in-process quality-control testing, and performs minor process maintenance. The role also includes participating in safety meetings and training, keeping the work area safe and clean, and potentially training and guiding operators in training. The operator supports implementation and maintenance of the Responsible Care® Management System, as applicable to the site or region, and may perform other duties as assigned. The typical schedule is 12-hour rotating day and night shifts. Cabot describes its workplace as committed to safety and environmental responsibility. Applicants conditionally offered a position must pass a background check and drug test; a pre-employment physical may be required for certain manufacturing, quality, and production positions.

Requirements

At least 3 years of chemical operations experience.
Manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
General mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret complex operating instructions.
Basic shop mathematics knowledge to read blueprints.
High safety awareness and attention to detail.
Written and verbal communication skills and active listening.
Ability to cross-train with other operating units.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Organizational and record-keeping skills.
Familiarity with computers as a user.
Flexibility in performing changing assignments and work schedules.
Ability to lift heavy containers and use material-handling equipment.
Ability to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in sciences.
Degree or certificate in Chemical Process Technology.

Responsibilities

Control chemical processes and operate related equipment using the distributed control system (DCS).
Follow work instructions (WI) and Product Quality Control Plans (PQCP).
Operate control-room equipment and processes, as applicable.
Adjust controls to regulate variables for production units and/or an energy station, if appropriate.
Perform setup procedures to prepare systems for operation.
Monitor and troubleshoot processes to maintain required operating conditions.
Conduct in-process quality-control testing.
Perform minor maintenance on processes.
Depending on organization and location, use a business management system to enter work orders and requisitions.
Depending on location, transfer and move materials into heavy containers.
Assist in packaging products for shipment and loading or unloading products or raw materials.
Participate in scheduled safety meetings and complete required safety training.
May provide training and guidance to operators in training.
Keep the work area safe and clean.
Support efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with RC14001® technical specification requirements, as applicable to the site or region.
Perform other duties as assigned.