Operator

Rio Tinto • Bessemer City, NC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Operator who will be responsible for day-to-day operation of the chemical processing plant to safely meet the area quality and production targets. This is a great opportunity for a candidate to participate and support Process Safety activities to operate area equipment utilizing various process controls systems. Reporting to the Production Lead and working in a challenging and exciting environment, within Hydroxide Line 2, you will collect and interpret process information for troubleshooting and make process changes as needed per standard operating procedures. You will also complete all applicable permits and job walk-downs for Maintenance and Contractor work (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Break, etc.), actively participate in the Behavior-Based Safety program, and drive a forklift to move material to and from process areas. Additionally, you will sample and test or submit requests for tests of process samples using LQM and make required adjustments, and perform productivity maintenance tasks using basic hand tools.

Requirements

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• 2+ years of relevant manufacturing experience or an equivalent combination of the education criteria outlined above, and relevant manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to operate multiple circuits.
• Uses logic and appropriate methods to successfully troubleshoot and solve difficult problems.
• Skilled in operating all area equipment and had the ability to run more than one unit at a time when required.
• Uses effective oral and written communication.
• Maintains RCRA/Hazardous Waste handling skills including but not limited to awareness and satellite waste accumulation, container labeling, dating, and closure, transfer of waste containers, storage of waste containers, and hazardous material spill response.

Nice To Haves

• Technical diploma, associate degree, or certification in Chemical Process Technology, Industrial Chemistry, Chemical Engineering Technology, or related field, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret process information for troubleshooting and make process changes as needed per standard operating procedures.
• Complete all applicable permits and job walk-downs for Maintenance and Contractor work (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Break, etc.).
• Actively participate in the Behavior-Based Safety program.
• Drives forklift to move material to and from process areas.
• Samples and tests or submits requests for tests of process samples using LQM and makes required adjustments.
• Perform productivity maintenance tasks using basic hand tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree