Production Operator

SI Group•Freeport, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Operator reports to the Production Supervisor and acts as the asset owner, ensuring all equipment is operated in accordance with SIG's ZERO EHS impact philosophy. This role supports the site's production capabilities by ensuring operation and support of production equipment, and by initiating immediate notification of improper working production equipment. The operator will support and promote the initiatives of the Responsible Care Management System, maintain workplace organization through the execution of 5S quality principles, and be responsible for executing operator work processes and procedures to maximize yield and minimize waste. They will maintain up-to-date data on Short Interval Control (SIC) boards and detailed logbooks, partner with Production management, Maintenance, and Engineering to address root causes of mechanical downtime, and collaborate with the Production Coordinator and Engineering on process improvements and rate tests. Additionally, the operator will complete in-process sampling and analytics, ensure Management of Change (MOC) procedures are followed, be responsible for issuing work permits, and writing and following up on maintenance work orders. They will also be responsible for safe and efficient startups, shutdowns, changeovers, maintenance preparation, and LOTO procedures to minimize downtime and maximize production, while adhering to ISO-9002 policies and procedures and participating in ISO program audits.

Requirements

Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to learn.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
Strong general mechanical and math skills.

Responsibilities

Operate equipment in accordance with SIG's ZERO EHS impact philosophy.
Support the site's production capabilities by ensuring operation and support of production equipment.
Initiate immediate notification of improper working production equipment.
Support and promote the initiatives of the Responsible Care Management System.
Maintain workplace organization through the execution of 5S quality principles and related practices.
Execute operator work processes and procedures to maximize yield and minimize waste.
Maintain up-to-date data on Short Interval Control (SIC) boards and detailed logbooks.
Partner with Production management, Maintenance and Engineering to identify, address and correct root causes of mechanical downtime.
Partner with Production Coordinator and Engineering in completing process improvements and rate tests to identify optimum operating conditions.
Complete in-process sampling and analytics for verification of in-process product quality.
Ensure that Management of Change (MOC) procedures are followed in their assigned work area.
Responsible for issuance of work permits in their assigned area.
Ensure maintenance work orders are written and followed up for their assigned work area.
Responsible for completion of startups/shutdowns/changeovers/maintenance preparation/LOTO and other tasks in a safe, thorough and efficient manner to minimize down time and to maximize production.
Ensure adherence to ISO-9002 policies and procedures outlined by the approved ISO Standard and Programs.
Participate in ISO program audits to improve execution and ensure compliance to SI and Regulatory standards.