Processor

Ascend Performance Materials•Alvin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Processor is responsible for safely operating or controlling the entire manufacturing process for their assigned unit. The processor position is responsible for various duties associated with product manufacturing from raw material delivery to shipment of product that include the following: Monitoring and maintaining day-to-day unit operations Conducting daily minor maintenance repairs Conducting HRP/JSA/Safe Work Permitting pertaining to unit operations Applying statistical tools to enhance product quality and participating on improvement teams Conducting operations communications in and out of the department with peers, managers and customers Assisting with the training of new employees, as required Startup, shutdown, isolation and decontamination of plant equipment adhering to plant policies and procedures. Understanding and complying with administrative duties for government regulations from federal and state agencies Participating on improvement teams when needed. Requires mandatory 2-year commitment to the Emergency Response Team starting on the employee's hire date.

Requirements

18 years of age
High School Diploma or GED
Must have a current, valid, United States driver license
Associates Degree in Process Technology; OR Minimum of (1) year of Chemical Operator experience in a Chemical Plant Environment; OR At least 4 years of active military experience of a technical nature with an honorable discharge.
Good process troubleshooting/problem solving skills
Basic understanding of window-based programs: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Well-developed teamwork and leadership skills
Self-initiated learning
Time management processes and skills
Self-initiated corrective actions/follow-through
Be able to work a rotating shift.
Be able to work overtime when needed or required (including weekends & holidays).
Be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
Be able to work in tight or closed-in spaces (e.g. pipe rack).
Be able to climb stairs and work at heights.
Participation in Respiratory Fit Testing Programs.

Responsibilities

Maintain our right to operate through our Commitment to ZERO injuries, process safety or environmental events
Conduct unit operations in support of production plans.
Monitoring and maintaining day-to-day unit operations
Conducting daily minor maintenance repairs
Conducting HRP/JSA/Safe Work Permitting pertaining to unit operations
Applying statistical tools to enhance product quality and participating on improvement teams
Conducting operations communications in and out of the department with peers, managers and customers
Assisting with the training of new employees, as required
Startup, shutdown, isolation and decontamination of plant equipment adhering to plant policies and procedures.
Understanding and complying with administrative duties for government regulations from federal and state agencies
Participating on improvement teams when needed.
Mandatory 2-year commitment to the Emergency Response Team starting on the employee's hire date.
Perform as a Step Up while on shift, assisting on-shift personnel during periods of heavy work load (upsets, startups, shutdowns, turnarounds, and occasional operating positions left vacant due to high absenteeism, etc.).
Ensure alignment and provide support for finding solutions to production concerns and issues.
Assist in diffusing conflict, and then escalate to the shift supervisor or unit manager for resolution.
Cover the first vacancy on shift before calling anyone in on overtime, if the step-up is the “extra” on shift.
Select the job that will allow the most flexibility to also perform modified Leader Standard Work when required to cover a vacancy.