Process Operator

Ineos • Pasadena, CA

362d • $30

About The Position

INEOS Phenol is the world's largest producer of phenol and acetone with an annual manufacturing capacity of over 3 million tonnes per annum. We employ around 600 people across four sites, located at: Antwerp (Belgium), Gladbeck (Germany), Marl (Germany), Mobile, AL and Pasadena, TX. Our markets are growing worldwide. Our efficient, integrated assets provide a competitive global manufacturing base to grow with our customers, to continue to meet their needs around the world. The role involves loading product into tank trucks and railcars, unloading raw materials, monitoring process utilities, manipulating valve lineups, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Prior chemical plant operations experience helpful.
• Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Process Technology preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Good mechanical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Honeywell Distributive Control System.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook).
• Experience with SAP and other site systems.

Responsibilities

• Load product into tank trucks and railcars and unload raw materials from tank trucks and railcars.
• Monitor process utilities such as cooling water, air compressors, and wastewater treatment.
• Manipulate valve lineups to transfer chemicals and purge process lines as required.
• Take daily readings on process parameters such as levels, pressures, and temperatures.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities and work with engineers to update or create procedures.
• Maintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all INEOS safety policies and procedures.
• Promote safety and safe actions through communication with employees/contractors.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Confer with peers, technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Make shift relief at the beginning and end of each shift and keep a daily log for work area.
• Feed specified amounts of materials into vessels or tanks and turn valves to feed liquid and gaseous materials.
• Observe chemical reactions and monitor gauges, signals, and recorders.
• Draw samples of products for laboratory analysis and maintain log of gauge readings and shift production.
• Prepare equipment safely for maintenance work and maintain up-to-date certifications.
• Assist in Emergency Response situations and perform truck loading operations.
• Inspect rail track and notify proper personnel of repair work to be performed.
• Anticipate and solve routine process problems and correct alarm situations.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $30 p/hr for anyone with less than three years' experience.

What This Job Offers

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