Sr. Chemical Operator Prod

Cabot Corporation•Midland, MI

About The Position

The Sr. Chemical Operator controls chemical processes and operates related equipment using a distributed control system (DCS). The operator follows work instructions and Product Quality Control Plans, prepares systems for operation, monitors and troubleshoots processes, and adjusts controls to maintain required operating conditions. Depending on the organization and location, the role may also operate energy-center or control-room equipment and processes, and may use a business management system to enter work orders and requisitions. The role conducts in-process quality-control testing, performs minor maintenance on process and support equipment, assists with packaging and shipment of products, and loads or unloads products and raw materials. Depending on location, the operator may transfer materials in heavy containers. The position participates in safety meetings and required training, keeps the work area safe and clean, and may train and guide operators in training. Other duties may be assigned. The operator supports implementation and maintenance of the Responsible Care® Management System in accordance with the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site or region. Cabot describes its commitment to a safe and environmentally focused workplace and expects employees in every position to uphold that commitment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Additional course of study and licensing for chemical and/or power station operation required.
5–7 years of chemical operation experience required.
Manual dexterity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
General mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret complex operating instructions.
Basic knowledge of shop mathematics to read blueprints.
High level of safety awareness and attention to detail.
Written and verbal communication skills and active listening skills.
Capacity to cross-train with other operating units.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
Organizational and record-keeping skills.
Familiarity with computers as a user.
Flexibility in performing changing assignments and work schedules; may be required to work off-shift hours.
Ability to lift heavy containers and use material-handling equipment.
Ability to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations.

Responsibilities

Control chemical processes and operate related equipment using the distributed control system (DCS).
Follow work instructions and Product Quality Control Plans.
As applicable, operate energy-center and/or control-room equipment and processes.
Adjust controls to regulate variables for production units and/or the energy station, where appropriate.
Perform setup procedures to prepare systems for operation.
Monitor and troubleshoot processes to maintain required operating conditions.
Conduct in-process quality-control testing.
Perform minor maintenance on process and support equipment in production and the energy center.
Depending on organization and location, use the business management system to enter work orders and requisitions.
Depending on location, transfer and move materials in heavy containers.
Assist in packaging products for shipment and loading or unloading products or raw materials.
Participate in scheduled safety meetings and complete required safety training.
May provide training and guidance to operators in training.
Keep the work area safe and clean.
Support implementation and maintenance of the Responsible Care® Management System in line with RC14001® technical specification requirements, as applicable to the site or region.
Perform other duties as assigned.