Operator

Rio Tinto • Bessemer City, NC

4d

About The Position

The Operator Mechanic is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the chemical processing plant, safely meeting area quality and production targets. The role participates in and supports Process Safety activities and operates area equipment using various process control systems. It is within Hydroxide Line 1, reports to the Production Lead, and works in a challenging and exciting environment.

The Operator gathers and interprets process information to troubleshoot and make changes in accordance with standard operating procedures; completes permits and job walk-downs for maintenance and contractor work; participates in the Behavior-Based Safety program; moves materials with a forklift; samples and tests process materials or requests tests using LQM and makes required adjustments; and performs productivity maintenance using basic hand tools.

Rio Tinto describes itself as a global mining and materials company operating in 35 countries. It emphasizes safety, inclusion, personal development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Commitment to the safety of yourself and your team.
• At least 2 years of relevant manufacturing experience, or an equivalent combination of the specified education and relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate multiple circuits.
• Ability to use logic and appropriate methods to troubleshoot and solve difficult problems.
• Skill in operating all area equipment and ability to run more than one unit at a time when required.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintain RCRA/hazardous-waste handling skills, including awareness of satellite waste accumulation, container labeling, dating and closure, waste-container transfer and storage, and hazardous-material spill response.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret process information for troubleshooting and make process changes as needed in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Complete applicable permits and job walk-downs for maintenance and contractor work, including Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, and Line Break permits.
• Actively participate in the Behavior-Based Safety program.
• Drive a forklift to move material to and from process areas.
• Sample and test process samples, or submit requests for tests using LQM, and make required adjustments.
• Perform productivity maintenance tasks using basic hand tools.
• Operate area equipment using process control systems and support Process Safety activities.
• Safely operate the chemical processing plant to meet area quality and production targets.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary reflecting skills and experience, with an annual incentive bonus.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, along with voluntary benefits.
• Retirement plan with up to 6% defined company contribution and a 401(k) matching program.
• Share ownership plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• Parental leave policy.
• Leisure discount programs.
• Virgin Pulse wellbeing incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling or expert guidance for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed