Process Operator

Braskem•Marcus Hook, PA

About The Position

Braskem is hiring a contractor through a third party for a Wash/Load operator role in Manufacturing at its Marcus Hook location. There is no guarantee of a full-time offer from Braskem, though the contractor may be considered if an opportunity becomes available. The operator inspects hopper cars, including their interior linings and outlet valves, to verify that cars are clean and roadworthy before loading. The role also involves loading finished product, maintaining the rail yard, starting and operating pumps and compressors, housekeeping, troubleshooting, and training others. Accuracy and safe work are critical because errors could cause serious harm to people, equipment, product quality, or process uptime. The operator must understand process line drawings and equipment, follow instructions, communicate effectively, and work well with teammates. The position requires knowledge of chemical hazards and risks associated with loading and moving rail cars, as well as the ability to identify potential unsafe conditions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of work experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand line drawings of processes, pipes, and equipment.
Ability to follow instructions and work effectively with team members.
Ability to climb 150-foot structures using stairways and vertical ladders as needed.
Ability to lift 50-pound buckets.
Must be currently eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Chemical plant or industrial plant background.
Good mechanical aptitude, organizational skills, and communication skills.
Proven ability to make sound decisions and troubleshoot.
Proven ability to work well with other employees.
Knowledge of the Unipol process.
Knowledge of chemical pumps and compressors.

Responsibilities

Inspect, wash, and clean hopper cars, including visual inspection of interior linings and physical rotation of outlet valves.
Verify rail cars are clean and roadworthy before loading.
Load finished product, including tare weighing, operating loading slingers, monitoring silo levels and product type, sampling, and gross weighing.
Maintain the rail yard, safely operate the company track mobile and engine, segregate rail cars by status, and complete the Daily Activity Report.
Safely start up, operate, and shut down pumps and compressors as plant needs dictate.
Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in the wash/load building.
Safely operate associated processes and equipment while recognizing chemical hazards and potential unsafe conditions.
Troubleshoot process and mechanical equipment with a high degree of accuracy.
Train others to maintain safe and efficient operation of the assigned areas.
Comply with safety rules and regulations.