Chemical Operator

Shape the Future with Us.

At Lubrizol, we’re bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water, efficient transportation, reliable infrastructure, critical medicines, and the products people rely on every day 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

Work Schedule: DuPont Schedule (12-hour rotatingday and night shift)

As a Chemical Operator, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation by operating equipment or areas in the unit, using knowledge and experience to operate in a safe, environmental responsible, and efficient manner. The Chemical Operator will execute and contribute to the unit work activity task list.

• Performs rounds & field quality testing to check process equipment, product quality, and monitor process conditions and control systems.
• Performs tasks assigned to operations.
• Uses basic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve process deviation and upset conditions.
• Performs simple problem solving and participates in improving daily work.
• Follows the standard work processes and practices as outlined by the site and/or unit.
• Understands and delivers what is expected of operators when an unplanned event occurs that will trigger a root cause investigation.
• Participates in root cause investigations as requested.
• Trains new unit operating personnel and shares operating knowledge for their development.
• Ensures operations performance within their assigned responsibility align with plant and business goals.
• Makes improvements in unit operating discipline and performance based on personal knowledge and skills.
• Monitors key unit metrics to ensure plant performance remains on track to achieve unit and business goals.
• Accurately and completely records asset utilization losses.
• Develops the skills and competencies required to perform operator care for the plant activities.
• Utilizes the appropriate operating discipline and safe work practices required when performing operator care for the plant activities.
• Follows the Procedure Use Policy of the unit and/or site.

• 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.

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

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,…