Process Operator

Braskem • Marcus Hook, PA

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Operator works on the plant machinery and equipment designed to generate polypropylene, adheres to established operating standards, and is always vigilant about safety processes and protocols.

Requirements

• Six months experience working in a chemical plant or oil-refining environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A current, valid, United States driver’s license.
• Capable of the physical demands related to this position, including frequent walking, standing working in confined spaces, climbing ladders/scaffolding to perform elevated work, repetitive motion, and occasional lifting of weights up to 60 pounds.
• Flexibility to work potential overtime, if needed (including weekends and holidays), given advanced notice.
• Be able to complete self-paced computer based training.
• Have general computer skills necessary to operate SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
• Be able to drive a fork-lift
• Willing and able to be a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Solid inventory management skills
• Good mechanical aptitude with organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to have a sound decision making skills and the ability to trouble shoot and accomplish things by working with other employees

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of chemical plant operator experience.
• Process Technology degree.
• Previous Polyolefin operations experience.
• Experience or interest in control room operation.

Responsibilities

• Follows operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
• Performs routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.
• Monitors the process, takes readings and adjusts controls to correct deviations from set operating standards.
• Controls, monitors and makes needed adjustments to all control systems and manually operated equipment.
• Identifies any equipment that requires maintenance and makes proper notification, clears and tags equipment as required, and issues Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.
• Prepares equipment for maintenance, which includes lock-out/tag-out; the position also requires performing some minor maintenance
• Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
• Completes Product transfers and transitions as required by the product schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates activities with other operators on your shift.
• Acts as a resource for other team members on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.
• Performs tasks assigned per task list, accurately completing all required paperwork.
• Performs all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Responsible for sampling set by the area sample schedule.
• Maintains a number of data logs and inspection forms
• Responsible for housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED