Operating Technician - BP

Operating Technician 2/3

Base Plant Operator Technician Level 2/3 will have the responsibility in the Chemical Process operations. The operator technician demonstrates leadership skills, taking on additional responsibilities within the team to achieve factory business objectives of safety, quality, productivity, customer service, cost and environmental protection.

The primary accountabilities of the role include daily Base Plant operation, Base Plant laboratory testing, Base Plant utilities, quality procedures, safety compliance, equipment maintenance procedures, data collection, housekeeping responsibilities, meeting facilitation, problem solving and continuous improvement as part of a work team.

The Base Plant Operator will be required to pass a hazmat physical and respirator fit test. Hazmat, PSM, Confined Space, Boiler, and DOT training is required.

The Operator Technician 2/3 works within a structure that requires considerable leadership, ownership and interaction with other team members in the same production unit as well as other production units and support functions.

• Primary responsibility may include but not limited to the Operation, Cleaning, Lubrication, Inspection, Troubleshooting and changeover of chemical process equipment. The understanding and use of computer operating systems for process control, adjustment, data trending, and troubleshooting in relationship to Base Plant equipment.
• Knowledgeable chemical properties and their relationship to the manufacturing process and equipment with a strong mechanical background.
• Responsible for equipment identified in the Base Plant and Base Plant Laboratory. Responsibilities include laboratory testing, strong computer skills, and understanding of computer controlled operation. Facilitate a review of operating information with team members. Identifies area equipment improvement opportunities based on trends and data and supports area leaders in developing action plans to address opportunities.
• Assist maintenance, engineering team, contractors and operating team members in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on production equipment. Takes initiative to participate and support implementation of continuous learning opportunities. Seeks and shares knowledge in the work team to further develop skills of team members and self. Has responsibility to complete the equipment PMs.
• Confirms availability of raw materials needed for current and next scheduled production run. Coordinates with others on the operating, planning and logistic team to ensure availability of materials.
• Understands and adheres to Colgate Quality, GMP and Micro (Cleaning and Sanitization) standards and guidelines.
• Understands and adheres to EHS requirements for the facility. Adheres to Minimum Safe Behaviors (MSB’S), wears personal protective equipment (PPE) where required. Supports accident investigation and forward actions identified. Addresses behaviors of team members as needed.
• The Operator Technician Level 2/3 should have training of the site's PSM (Process Safety Management) Program and with evacuation procedures. Base Plant employees are responsible to operate the PSM covered processes in accordance with site policy and procedures.
• Responsibility for safe operation of forklift and the loading/unloading of materials from tank trucks.
• Understands the goals of visual workplace (VWP) and performs housekeeping activities as per established protocol. Supports and takes a leadership role in monthly housekeeping assessments. Stays abreast of plant and team’s overall performance via visual, written and verbal communications.
• Demonstrate personal leadership, including demonstration of Colgate-Palmolive Managing with Respect values.

There are two open positions:

• 12-hour position on a 4-on/4-off rotating AM/PM shift.
• 12-hour position on a 4-on/4-off straight AM shift.

High school degree or equivalent required.

Vocational school or technical institute preferred.

• This position will start during the day shift, but after onboarding will be a 12 hour, 4 on/ 4 off, rotating AM/PM shift or straight AM shift. Must…