PVC Operator

Formosa PlasticsBaton Rouge, LA
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.
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