Production Operator

Nouryon • Fort Worth, TX

42d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operators at the Fort Worth plant is responsible for the operation of the sulfonation and neutralization processes in a safe and environmentally friendly manner to deliver product of the highest quality and correct quantity in accordance with production schedules, standard operating procedures and management instructions. Operators are responsible for their own safety as well as the safety of all of our employees, contractors, visitors, and the community. They are required to be trained to issue safe work practice permits as required, and monitor any activities within their process area, which includes exclusion zones. Responsible for site entry control. Participation in the BBS process for the Fort Worth plant. Attend regular safety meetings. Sulfonator Operators are required to participate in the plant’s Industrial Hygiene program, which includes yearly physical examinations and monitoring activities. These will include noise and air quality monitoring, and respirator fit testing. All operators are required to report all spills and leaks using the ZRI system, and complete any environmental inspections and checklists as required. Sulfonator Operators are responsible for sampling product and taking to the laboratory for Quality checks. Operators monitor process control data to assure product quality. Sulfonator Operators perform routine maintenance on equipment and report equipment malfunctions requiring maintenance by doing work notifications in SAP. Sulfonator Operators shall complete all required initial and refresher training for the job and ISO qualification. Also provide on-the-job training for new or transferring employees. Blend corrosive and flammable raw materials by means of a glass lined pressure vessels. This is done while consistently maintaining a set pressure, flow rate, and temperature as per manufacturing procedures. The Sulfonator is in charge of neutralizing the rudimentary form of the Sulfonation product. This involves handling corrosive materials along with a lime and slurry mix for pH adjustments in a non-pressurized vessel. Monitors and regulates the plant water outflow from secondary containment areas as well as the outflow plant pit and maintains the wastewater pit pH and oil skimmer system. Receives and unloads raw materials when needed. Drums finished product, blends batches, and dumps scrap when needed. Housekeeping. Accurate tank gauging, Operating the Sulfonator and Pfaudler reactors in a safe and efficient manner. Operation of the Lime Slaker and ordering Quicklime as needed. Loading and unloading of Finished Product tank trucks. Operating the scrubber system and using the cooling tower and chiller system. Setting up area for freeze protection as needed. Accurate relief information at shift changes. Monitors the operations of process controls to assure proper and consistent operating parameters such as process temperatures, process flow rate, subsystem operations, product transfers, and sampling of product to ensure Quality Control. Troubleshooting when problems occur. Keeps accurate records on batch tickets to reflect operations information during his shift. Product transfers from the Sulfonation area to the Liquid area as required. Sulfonator Operators shall complete all required initial and refresher training for the job and ISO qualification. Job tasks include, but are not limited too, Sulfonation, Liquid, and Loader/Unloader operations, as well as General Plant duties. Duties also include providing on-the-job training for new or transferring employees Any other task the operator is trained for as deemed necessary by Supervision.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Training and skills achievement in Sulfonation, Liquid, Loader/Unloader operations, and General Plant duties.
• Must be able to follow procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a chemical facility

Responsibilities

• Perform forklift safety inspections and weekly eyewash/safety shower inspections.
• Issue safe work practice permits as required, and monitor any activities within their process area, which includes exclusion zones.
• Responsible for site entry control.
• Participation in the BBS process for the Fort Worth plant.
• Attend regular safety meetings.
• Participate in the plant’s Industrial Hygiene program, which includes yearly physical examinations and monitoring activities.
• Report all spills and leaks using the ZRI system, and complete any environmental inspections and checklists as required.
• Sample product and take to the laboratory for Quality checks.
• Monitor process control data to assure product quality.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and report equipment malfunctions requiring maintenance by doing work notifications in SAP.
• Complete all required initial and refresher training for the job and ISO qualification.
• Provide on-the-job training for new or transferring employees.
• Blend corrosive and flammable raw materials by means of a glass lined pressure vessels, while consistently maintaining a set pressure, flow rate, and temperature as per manufacturing procedures.
• Neutralize the rudimentary form of the Sulfonation product, involving handling corrosive materials along with a lime and slurry mix for pH adjustments in a non-pressurized vessel.
• Monitor and regulate the plant water outflow from secondary containment areas as well as the outflow plant pit and maintain the wastewater pit pH and oil skimmer system.
• Receive and unload raw materials when needed.
• Drum finished product, blend batches, and dump scrap when needed.
• Maintain housekeeping.
• Perform accurate tank gauging.
• Operate the Sulfonator and Pfaudler reactors in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate the Lime Slaker and order Quicklime as needed.
• Load and unload Finished Product tank trucks.
• Operate the scrubber system and use the cooling tower and chiller system.
• Set up area for freeze protection as needed.
• Provide accurate relief information at shift changes.
• Monitor the operations of process controls to assure proper and consistent operating parameters such as process temperatures, process flow rate, subsystem operations, product transfers, and sampling of product to ensure Quality Control.
• Troubleshoot when problems occur.
• Keep accurate records on batch tickets to reflect operations information during his shift.
• Perform product transfers from the Sulfonation area to the Liquid area as required.
• Complete all required initial and refresher training for the job and ISO qualification.
• Perform Sulfonation, Liquid, and Loader/Unloader operations, as well as General Plant duties.
• Provide on-the-job training for new or transferring employees.
• Perform any other task the operator is trained for as deemed necessary by Supervision.

What This Job Offers

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