Operator Trainee

Job Summary

Monitors and controls equipment and instrumentation necessary for batch or continuous operation of chemical process units to produce quality and on specification products in a safe and timely manner.

• Read and understand training manuals, unit operating procedures, safety bulletins, operating orders, PSM, DOT, EPA, OSHA, MOC’s and other Government Compliance Regulatory.
• Read and interpret process diagrams, analyzer data, computer trends, and data.
• Monitor and control process instruments such as transmitters, receivers, controllers, and DCS controls.
• Monitor and operate rotating equipment such as pumps, compressors, and filter.
• Monitor and operate stationary equipment such as gas fired furnaces, process reactors, distillation columns, driers, and storage tanks.
• Operate motorized equipment such as trucks, scooters, and forklifts.
• Do basic math necessary to calculate flow rates, tank levels, and temperature and pressure differentials.
• Maintain and read a written log of shift activities as required, using computers and programs adopted by company procedures.
• Sample products for quality control such as liquids, solids and gases. Some of which may be hazardous and or extremely hot or cold.
• Perform simple laboratory procedures.
• Load and unload tank trailers, cars and portable containers.
• Dump and recharge catalyst as needed.
• Perform some maintenance procedures as required with regard to time, tools and talent.
• Climb ladders and stairways as necessary.
• Attend Safety meetings and training sessions as required and necessary.
• Identify and properly handle hazardous waste, including proper collection, packaging, labeling, segregation, storage, use of waste manifest and shipping according to company procedure and instruction.

• Must have a Process Technology degree or 2 years or more of experience in a chemical manufacturing role/environment and a High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Computer skills including spreadsheet use.
• High level of attention to detail, procedures and documentation.
• Must pass pre-employment tests including Diagnostic Reading Test, Blocks Test, Mechanical Comprehension Test and Arithmetic Test equivalent to an 11-12th high school grade level.
• Ability to receive verbal and written direction including plant safety rules, policies and procedures and implement without direct supervision.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent walking, bending, stooping, balancing, ascending and descending ladders, operating various mobile equipment, pulling, crouching, twisting and reaching.

• Exposure to chemical plant manufacturing facilities.
• Must work both outside and inside and often in inclement weather conditions.
• Frequent exposure to noise and vibration.
• Must be able to distinguish emergency and other alarms and respond according to prescribed procedures.

• Potential exposure to toxic, caustic and pyrophoric chemicals.
• Proximity to moving mechanical and mobile equipment.
• Working at various heights, i.e. pipe racks, ladders, mobile work platforms, etc.

• Must work 12-hour rotating shifts including weekends and holidays. Shift may be either 12 or 8 hour shift as directed by company needs and approval.
• Employees will work nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity