Control Room Operator, Chemical Manufacturing

As a Control Room Operator, Chemical Manufacturing, you will locate stock and deliver items to their destination upon request. You will ensure incoming deliveries are accurate and stocks supply room with new goods. You will take inventory and identify reorder needs for supervisor approval. You will check order forms, delivery requests, and approval forms to ensure documentation, accuracy, and deliveries. You will report to the Resin Plant Manager.

Responsibilities

• Monitor in process batches in 3 reactor systems
• Record status, charge weights, rate feed & temperature data
• Work with HMI controls to process batches though the system
• Systems are batch recipe controlled through GE iBatch
• Control system is managed with GE iFix graphics and Allen Bradley PLC's
• Some activities required on the production floor
• Inspect reactor for cleanliness and empty through sight glass
• Drain reflux return loops
• Troubleshoot and respond to abnormal situations and device failures
• Coordinate with Operators for making manual charges and pulling samples
• Review batch recipes reports to determine timing of upcoming charges
• In-person meetings, telephone, and 2-way radio communications
• Coordinate with Product Finishers on pulling samples and tank transfers
• Coordinate with QC Lab on sample results and batch status
• Record status of batches in reactor system and batch tanks on information whiteboards
• Review production status with Resin Supervisor on shift-by-shift basis

Qualifications

• 1 or more years of previous experience
• Work rotating schedule
• High school diploma

Schedule

• 12 hour shifts (Days: 515a-515p or Nights: 515p-515a)
  • Shift change typically requires 10-30 min overlap
• 2-2-3 Bi-weekly Continuous Operations Schedule
  • 7 days of coverage per 2 week period
  • Thurs-Friday, Tues-Wed, Saturday-Sun-Mon
• 8 hours bi-weekly Overtime built in to schedule
• Vacation/Sick time coverage required
  • Non-Exempt Salary
  • Unscheduled coverage is 1.5 Overtime on Weekdays & Saturday

Sunday unscheduled coverage is 2x Overtime

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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