PVC Operator

Westlake • Calvert City, KY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Monitors and operates the PVC production process, including raw material charging, polymerization, blowdown, stripping, drying, and bulk loading of resin; monomer recovery and storage of VCM. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer.

Requirements

• Two year college degree.
• 3-5 years of industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment for the Manufacture, stripping, separation, drying, and loading of PVC resin within guidelines of the (JWI) Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operates support equipment for the PVC process; including cooling tower, chilled and hot water, demineralizing and reverse osmotic process water, and steam generation.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and inspections for shipment of bulk PVC cars and unloading of VCM monomer to storage.
• Performs routine data collection and recording as scheduled and responds to correct observed abnormalities.
• Maintains housekeeping in the PVC plant and cleans up after job tasks using proper disposal procedures.
• Completes other routine or non-routine duties as necessary to meet Production Dept. goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.
• Issues General Work Permits and prepares equipment for maintenance and contractor personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree