Chemical Operator
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Machine Operator, Utility Technician
Position:Chemical Operator
Reports to: Plant Manager
Shift:Monday to Friday – 8 hours/day - 4am - 12pm or 12pm - 8pm
Hourly rate:$25-$26
The US hourly rate for this position is $25 - $26 + benefits. Hourly rates are determined by role, level, and location. The hourly rate displayed on each job posting reflects the starting rate for new hires for the position. Rates may also be determined by work location and additional factors, including job related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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Scope of the Position
The purpose of the Operator is to operate his/her assigned plant in a safe, lawful and efficient manner. This includes but is not limited to shutdown, startup, process control, acid transfers, etc. Possess a valid Stationary Engineer's license
Key Responsibilities
- Operate assigned plant in a safe, lawful and efficient manner.
- Report all equipment problems so they can be
- Perform maintenance as to abilities, normally during shut downs.
- Other duties as assigned by management.
Environmental, Health & Safety Responsibilities
- Become familiar with the Chemtrade Environmental, Safety & Health (ES&H) policies and procedures.
- Immediately report all ES&H incidents (injuries, near misses, releases).
- Complete all required ES&H training in a timely
- Follow all Chemtrade facility and corporate ES&H procedures and
- Attend and actively participate in facility ES&H meetings and forums that will drive employee involvement.
- Provide feedback and suggestions for ES&H program
- Participate in job safety analysis activities.
What You Need To Be Successful
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- High School Graduate or equivalent education preferred
- Must have or obtain in the time required by the Collective Bargaining Agreement a State of Ohio Stationary Engineer's License.
- Four years of general maintenance and repair experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been
- Must be able to read and write in
- Ability to communicate with courtesy and tact when furnishing or obtaining information from both fellow workers, supervisors and other departments.
- Must have an understanding of units of measure and weight and perform conversions. Good math and diagnostic skills to detect and evaluate critical situations.
- Works under direction and follows established procedures on most duties. Makes some decisions but refers most problems to Supervisor
- Computer Skills - Windows Operating System and MS Suite:
Outlook, Word, Excel Plant Distributed Control System (DCS) for plant operations. - Must possess excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of OSHA safety Must possess the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
- May need to climb, pull self upward, kneel, stoop, crawl, crouch or balance on unstable
- Work requires standing and/or walking for extended periods on a regular
- Must be able to lift up to 50
- Must be fit and able to wear Respirator (Air purifying and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)) and Rain Gear with other safety equipment.
- Position may be exposed to adverse weather conditions, confined spaces, noise and traffic hazards, and/or…
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