PVC Operator

Formosa Plastics • Baton Rouge, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates the PVC Production unit to meet production, quality, safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.
• Climbing can include, but not limited to ascending and descending ladders, stairs, ramps, and poles.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to use an escape respirator or a self contained breathing apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors process variables and makes adjustments to operate within the parameters as established in standard operating procedures and log sheets.
• Monitors rotating equipment for proper operation.
• Operates manual valves.
• Samples and analyzes process samples.
• Operates personnel computers and the DCS (distributed control system).
• Communicates plant status and abnormalities orally and through written logs.
• Troubleshoots process abnormalities.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations for process improvements.
• Performs minor maintenance.

What This Job Offers

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