Chemical Operator Development Program

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Shape the Future with Us . At Lubrizol, we’re transforming the specialty chemicals industry 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.

Job Location: Painesville, OH

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: Onsite

Join Our Chemical Operator Development Program!

Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Our Chemical Operator Development Program provides the training and hands-on experience needed to thrive as a Chemical Operator. You’ll build critical skills while working closely with industry experts in a dynamic, safety-focused environment. If you’re hands-on, enjoy tackling challenges, and are eager to learn and grow, this role is made for you.

How You’ll Make an Impact

As a member of the Chemical Operator Development Program , you'll be at the forefront of our innovation while you collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.

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.
• 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.

Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Ability to follow all safety and environmental standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize tasks based on operational needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills for data entry and operation of control systems.
• Mechanical aptitude for understanding and working with processing equipment.

Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward

• Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP and/or Delta V.

Your Work Environment 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:

• Participate in plant emergency response organization with the requirement of successfully completing the 36 Hour Fire Course test and state test.
• Must be willing and able to work in a plant environment, including outdoor conditions in all types of weather.
• Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to maintain a valid forklift operator certification.
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to climb…