Shift Operator - Base Plant

Tronox•Hamilton, MS

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The general function of this position is to operate the chemical processes within the assigned area in the base plant in a safe and efficient manner to produce a high-quality product. This role is responsible for ensuring plant operations are conducted in an environmentally responsible manner and in compliance with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies. This position requires working 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends. The starting hourly pay for this full-time role is $31.78.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have a Gold or above on the ACT Work Keys Assessment

Nice To Haves

3 years industrial manufacturing experience preferred
Manufacturing Basic Skills Certification preferred
Forklift operating experience preferred
Front end loading experience preferred
Internal candidates must have a MX or above on most recent evaluation and no active corrective action documentation.

Responsibilities

Work 12-hour rotating shifts to include nights and weekends
Work overtime coverage as required based on plant and shift needs
Safely operate and monitor chlorination and oxidation processes, including start-up, shutdown, troubleshooting, and emergency response, in compliance with PSM/RMP and Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) requirements
Read and comprehend Standard Operating Procedures and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams to ensure safe and effective operations
Understand the process flow, production requirements and operating limits for the area assigned
Operate, inspect, and maintain process equipment and systems, including chlorinators, oxidation units, baghouses, rotating equipment, refrigeration, and utilities, while performing routine inspections, minor maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure equipment reliability
Perform material handling and rail operations, including safe offloading of chlorine railcars, operating track mobile equipment, and completing required data entry in BNSF systems
Perform general housekeeping including sweeping and shoveling
Complete required training and maintain ongoing certifications and refresher requirements
Forklift and front-end loader operations
Attend and participate in HAZMAT certification, First Aid and Fire/Rope rescue team training
Write notifications and complete work orders in SAP
Perform data entry and tracking using Microsoft Excel & Khronos MES
Work in environments where hazardous chemicals (e.g., chlorine, aluminum chloride) are present, requiring strict adherence to safety procedures and use of PPE
Consistently demonstrates Tronox's core values