Compounding Operator

INEOS Styrolution is the number one producer of high-performance styrenics, offering a broad portfolio that comprises styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS, and advanced styrenics. The company delivers customized solutions for customers across automotive, healthcare, electronics, household, construction, packaging, toys, sports and leisure sectors. With more than 90 years of innovation in material science and production sites worldwide, INEOS Styrolution combines global reach with local expertise to meet the evolving needs of its customers.

This includes bringing safe, sustainable, and high-performing products to market and supporting their efforts toward meeting their sustainability targets. INEOS Styrolution is fully owned by INEOS Group.

Responsible for safely operating the Compounding section of the ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) Plant to produce polymer that meets internal manufacturing and customer specifications.

This position – and all positions - within the INEOS Styrolution organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position. These are posted within each INEOS Styrolution facility. Each employee must also commit to following INEOS’ Life-Saving rules daily. These rules are posted also within each INEOS Styrolution facility.

• Maintains high standards of unit housekeeping per INEOS Styrolution Asset Care program.
• Report all incidents including activations of safety critical alarms/systems or exceedances of operating envelopes
• Participation as needed for incident investigations, Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis/LOPA
• Operates within a team of 3 Operators to cover the Compounding section of the plant.
• Completes safe work permits for the production area including field JSA (Job Safety Analysis) for every job.
• Reports any equipment problems to Maintenance and/or Shift Supervisor
• Secures equipment for maintenance and returns to service after maintenance is complete
• Monitors process to ensure the unit is performing within safe operating conditions
• Makes rounds including safety checks, check condition of equipment, make line-ups, start and stop equipment as needed
• Takes feed-stock and product samples to provide them to the Laboratory for analysis
• Actively participates in unit drills and training
• Executes on-shift activities for the safe operation of the plant
• Writes and/or updates operating procedures and SOC's
• Ensures INEOS Styrolution safe work practices and policies are maintained.

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED

ONE of the following is also

REQUIRED:

• One (1) or more years of continuous and acceptable onsite working experience; OR
• Two (2) or more years of relevant working experience in an applicable industrial setting, refinery or gas processing plant; OR
• Three (3) or more years of relevant working experience in a job setting which requires daily hands-on usage of skills closely reliant upon mechanical aptitude
• Requires a high degree of initiative and ingenuity to work with all site disciplines and departments.
• Thorough understanding and knowledge of required safety regulations and standard operating procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in fast-paced project environment
• Strong emphasis on ethics.
• Good communication skills necessary, especially for interaction with external suppliers.
• Interacts openly and honestly with others across the organization and externally
• Knows and complies with laws, rules, policies and procedures
• Result Orientation
• Strives for world class results

We offer a competitive benefits package to support…