Boiler House / Utilities Operator

BVPV Styrenics•Painesville, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Styropek is the largest EPS (Expandable Polystyrene) producer in America. Our certified products are utilized across many applications, including building, packaging, and automotive. We have 5 manufacturing plants in 5 countries and belong to the Alpek family. Alpek is the largest petrochemical group in America. We are currently seeking a Boiler House/Utilities Operator for our facility in Painesville, OH. Styropek’s Painesville plant is located about 30 miles northeast of Cleveland, OH. The site manufactures Expandable Polystyrene products used in the construction and packaging industries. Join our ESG movement! Environmental, Social and Governance refers to our strategic management of Sustainability of our organization. We are aligned in taking care of the environmental impact that our operations directly and indirectly represent, as well as the well-being and development of our employees and the communities where we operate. As a member of Operation Clean Sweep, we are committed to making zero plastic resin loss a priority and focus on best practice procedures and processes to eliminate the loss of plastic resin into the environment.

Requirements

1+ years of relevant experience
Certification: Ohio Stationary Engineer License
High School Diploma or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Experience working with minimal supervision
Demonstrated self-motivated, self-starter
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing regarding the work process
Ability to read and interpret data such as written procedures and data displayed on the DCS computer screen.
Knowledge of ISO, Environmental Health Safety and Security, Process Safety Management and Emergency Response procedures.
Fully understand the function and general mechanics of equipment and associated alarms.
Familiar with the area’s electrical system, fire system and utility systems.
Demonstrated proficiency in running associated operating equipment.
Working knowledge of SAP system

Responsibilities

Make frequent rounds for process preventive maintenance, process observation, process checks and corrective action.
Complete safety checklists.
Perform operational preventative maintenance as needed (lubrication, etc.).
Take samples as required.
Perform in –process testing.
Change water and air filters as needed.
Perform inventory checks (for example, levels in feed and mix tanks).
Perform occasional minor maintenance that may occur during the shift.
May be required to help maintenance.
Required to assist other operators.
Requisition / secure parts / materials for stores area.