Operating Technician

Americas Styrenics•Joliet, IL

69d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operating Technician is a 12-hour rotating shift job operating the Joliet polystyrene plant on a shift with two other operating technicians. Job requires knowledge and use of computer operating (DCS) system, knowledge and use of a work station, use of the computerized maintenance work order system, minor maintenance on shift, and the ability to safely and responsibly operate the plant using standard operating procedures and work processes.

Requirements

High school diploma is required.

Nice To Haves

Process Technology Certificate is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Performing all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
High degree of safety awareness and commitment to follow all safety standards.
Perform logistical duties such as railcar switching, unloading raw materials, and loading product into trucks, railcars, and cartons using powered industrial equipment such as forklift, yard mutt, or railcar mover.
Performing routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.
Conduct lab testing to ensure product conforms to customer requirements.
Using troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
Following operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
Monitor field equipment such as reactors, pumps, vacuum systems, mechanical refrigeration units, heat exchangers, tanks, etc.
Identification of equipment requiring maintenance.
Clearing and tagging equipment as required, and issuing Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.
Accurately completing all required paperwork.