Progression Operator

Braskem • Marcus Hook, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
Job: Process Operator
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Marcus Hook, PA
Travel Involved: 0%
Job Type: Full Time
Description:
The Operator operates plant machinery and equipment designed to produce polypropylene, adheres to established operating standards, and remains vigilant about safety procedures and protocols.

Requirements

• Six months of 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 forklift
• 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 troubleshoot 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED