Operator Trainee

Albemarle•Pasadena, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries, is seeking an Operator to support its Catalyst business at the Bayport facility. This role involves monitoring and controlling equipment and instrumentation for batch or continuous operation of chemical process units to produce quality products safely and efficiently.

Requirements

Process Technology degree or 2 years or more of experience in a chemical manufacturing role/environment and a High School Diploma or GED
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Computer skills including spreadsheet use
High level of attention to detail, procedures and documentation
Must pass pre-employment tests including Diagnostic Reading Test, Blocks Test, Mechanical Comprehension Test and Arithmetic Test (equivalent to 11-12th high school grade level).
Good communication skills for interaction with all chemical plant employees.
Ability to receive verbal and written direction including plant safety rules, policies and procedures and implement without direct supervision.
Near and far vision with clarity at 20 feet or less.
Ability to hear well enough to perceive the nature of sounds.
Good depth perception.
Ability to distinguish colors.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control equipment and instrumentation for batch or continuous operation of chemical process units.
Read and understand training manuals, unit operating procedures, safety bulletins, operating orders, PSM, DOT, EPA, OSHA, MOC’s and other Government Compliance Regulatory documents.
Read and interpret process diagrams, analyzer data, computer trends, and data.
Monitor and control process instruments such as transmitters, receivers, controllers, and DCS controls.
Monitor and operate rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and filters.
Monitor and operate stationary equipment such as gas fired furnaces, process reactors, distillation columns, driers, and storage tanks.
Operate motorized equipment such as trucks, scooters, and forklifts.
Perform basic math calculations for flow rates, tank levels, and temperature and pressure differentials.
Maintain and read a written log of shift activities using computers and company-adopted programs.
Sample products (liquids, solids, and gases), some of which may be hazardous, extremely hot, or cold, for quality control.
Perform simple laboratory procedures.
Load and unload tank trailers, cars, and portable containers.
Dump and recharge catalyst as needed.
Perform basic maintenance procedures as required.
Climb ladders and stairways as necessary.
Attend Safety meetings and training sessions.
Identify and properly handle hazardous waste, including collection, packaging, labeling, segregation, storage, use of waste manifests, and shipping according to company procedures.
Perform duties during adverse weather conditions and in stressful situations.