Shift Operator

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:
Create Alert

Shape the Future with Us. At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the transportation, industrial application, and consumer markets through science, sustainability, and a culture of inclusion. As part of our global team, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact—on your career, your community, and the world around you.

Travel: None

Job Type: Full-time;
On-site

As a Shift Operator, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation by operating equipment and/or areas in the unit, using knowledge and experience to operate in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner. In addition, the Shift Operator will execute and contribute to the unit work activity task list. In this role, you will:

• Perform rounds & field quality testing to check process equipment, product quality, and monitor process conditions and control systems.
• Perform tasks assigned to operations.
• Use basic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve process deviation and upset conditions.
• Perform simple problem solving and participate in improving daily work.
• Follow the standard work processes and practices as outlined by the site and/or unit.
• Understand and deliver what is expected of Operators when an unplanned event occurs that will trigger a root cause investigation.
• Participate in root cause investigations as requested.
• Train new unit operating personnel and share operating knowledge for their development.
• Ensure operations performance within their assigned responsibility align with plant and business goals.
• Make improvements in unit operating discipline and performance based on personal knowledge and skills.
• Monitor key unit metrics to ensure plant performance remains on track to achieve unit and business goals.
• Perform autonomous maintenance tasks with a goal to keep equipment in good operating condition and prevent future equipment failures.
• Accurately and completely record asset utilization losses.
• Develop the skills and competencies required to perform operator care for the plant activities.
• Utilize the appropriate operating discipline and safe work practices required when performing operator care for the plant activities.
• Follow the Procedure Use Policy of the unit and/or site.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills to work with varying departments.

• Certificate of Process Technology.
• SAP and Delta-V process knowledge.
• Leadership and technical skills.
• Continuous process experience.

At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:

• Willing/able to work outdoors in inclement weather (rain, hot/cold environment.)
• Must be able to pass a manual dexterity exam; lift a minimum of 50 lbs., climb ladders without fear of heights, bend, pull, push.
• Work with industrial equipment using proper PPE and safety procedures.
• Maintain clean shaven appearance to allow for respirator usage.
• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods.
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided.
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials.
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards.

Lubrizol:
Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science.
Delivered by You.

For nearly 100 years, The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway…