Chemical Operator

Location: Theodore

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitor plant operations by performing round checks 3 times per shift

• Make needed adjustments during round checks to ensure plant operations are within set parameters

• Monitor the areas for issues that require maintenance such as flange/clamp leaks, rupture disc tell-tale gauge pressures, etc during rounds and communicate to CDW or rotating chief.

• Monitor plant operations using Aspen Process Explorer

• Monitor and control operations using Yokogowa DCS system

• Operate remote controlled hoist systems to load raw materials to the process each day

• Take liquid samples of hazardous chemicals while donning appropriate PPE, including rubber boots, chemical suit, full-faced respirator and chemical protective gloves

• Pull caustic samples and perform titrations of the caustic solution

• Maintaining a safe work environment by performing the required housekeeping, recognizing hazards and communicating or mitigating those hazards as appropriate

• Work rotating shifts, weekends, vacation coverage and holidays as needed

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use hand tools for the purpose of loosening or tightening nuts & bolts on an industrial scale to the point of preventing leaks from flanges

• Ability to perform light maintenance as needed

• Ability to use air impact tools

• Ability to use electric corded and cordless tools including saws and drills

• Ability to open and close manual valves up to 10" in port size at various heights including below waist height and above shoulder height

• Ability to learn and perform repair tasks on equipment including piping and gasket replacements

• Ability to use fall protection devices such as fall restraint harnesses

• Ability to communicate in loud environments

• Ability to be observant, identify abnormal situations (see/hear/smell), and report concerns to supervisors.

• Understanding of the basic concepts of detailed work instructions including the cause and effect of actions taken within these instructions

• Forklift certification with the ability to move pallets and containers up to 4000 lbs.

• Yard Dog/spotter truck certification for moving trailers and ISO containers in the plant

• Manlift certification

• Basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and average calculations

• Ability to apply the math skills listed above to calculate potential tank levels after transfers

• Basic skills using Microsoft Word and Excel

• Accumulate information pertaining to plant operations and accurately convey or communicate that information to the next shift personnel

• Ability to use a fire extinguisher properly

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; further education and certifications such as Chemical Operator, ISO 9001 and/or 14001 are preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to ascend/descend ladders and work up to 160 feet in the air while wearing PPE

• Ability to ascend/descend multiple (up to 20) ladders to tops of tanks during a 12-hour shift

• Ability to ascend/descend up to 4 sets of stairs consecutively multiple times during a 12-hour shift

• Ability to ascend/descend up to 4 sets of stairs while carrying up to 40 pounds

• Ability to accurately swing a sledgehammer up to 12 lbs.

• Wear Personal Protective Equipment in order to work around liquid chemicals, acid fumes, silicon dust and hot equipment including but not limited to:

o Full face respirator

o Dusk mask

o Tyvex suit

o Nomex suit + hood

o Chemical suit + boots

o Hearing protection

• Ability to stoop and bend to floor level and squat to access and operate valves, pumps, perform maintenance, etc.

• Ability to work in inclement weather