DCS Operator

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Port Neches, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition

Direct the flow of production for the shift. Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial products

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

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• Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields.
• Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, in order to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
• Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests in order to monitor processing, and to ensure that standards are met.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Respond to injuries, incidents, spill, etc. per company policy and procedures.
• Interpret chemical reactions on monitors, and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
• Notify maintenance and other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions and to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
• Inspect operating units such as towers, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, and driers to ensure that all are functioning, and to maintain maximum efficiency.
• Direct workers engaged in operating machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products.
• Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks.
• Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas.
• Gauge tank levels, using calibrated rods.
• Assure work orders are reported and documented through SAP in a timely manner.
• Maintain the housekeeping, 5S standards, cleanliness and organization of the operational areas.
• Complete all required paperwork as necessary.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

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Required Qualifications and

Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Minimum of 7 years of plant operator experience with hazardous materials

Desired

Qualifications:

Associate degree (two-year college or technical school)

Prior

Work Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of related chemical plant experience with hazardous materials.

• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator as required