Chemical Operator

Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Monitor plant operations by performing round checks 3 times per shift

· Make needed adjustments during round checks to ensure plant operations are within set parameters

· Monitor the areas for issues that require maintenance such as flange/clamp leaks, rupture disc tell-tale gauge pressures, etc during rounds and communicate to CDW or rotating chief.

· Monitor plant operations using Aspen Process Explorer

· Monitor and control operations using Yokogowa DCS system

· Operate remote controlled hoist systems to load raw materials to the process each day

· Take liquid samples of hazardous chemicals while donning appropriate PPE, including rubber boots, chemical suit, full-faced respirator and chemical protective gloves

· Pull caustic samples and perform titrations of the caustic solution

· Maintaining a safe work environment by performing the required housekeeping, recognizing hazards and communicating or mitigating those hazards as appropriate

· Work rotating shifts, weekends, vacation coverage and holidays as needed

Required Skills/Abilities: 

· Ability to use hand tools for the purpose of loosening or tightening nuts & bolts on an industrial scale to the point of preventing leaks from flanges 

· Ability to perform light maintenance as needed

· Ability to use air impact tools

· Ability to use electric corded and cordless tools including saws and drills

· Ability to open and close manual valves up to 10” in port size at various heights including below waist height and above shoulder height

· Ability to learn and perform repair tasks on equipment including piping and gasket replacements

· Ability to use fall protection devices such as fall restraint harnesses

· Ability to communicate in loud environments

· Ability to be observant, identify abnormal situations (see/hear/smell), and report concerns to supervisors.

· Understanding of the basic concepts of detailed work instructions including the cause and effect of actions taken within these instructions

· Forklift certification with the ability to move pallets and containers up to 4000 lbs.

· Yard Dog/spotter truck certification for moving trailers and ISO containers in the plant

· Manlift certification

· Basic math such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentage, and average calculations

· Ability to apply the math skills listed above to calculate potential tank levels after transfers

· Basic skills using Microsoft Word and Excel

· Accumulate information pertaining to plant operations and accurately convey or communicate that information to the next shift personnel

· Ability to use a fire extinguisher properly

Requirements

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; further education and certifications such as Chemical Operator, ISO 9001 and/or 14001 are preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

· Frequent lifting, pushing and pulling of up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to ascend/descend ladders and work up to 160 feet in the air while wearing PPE

· Ability to ascend/descend multiple (up to 20) ladders to tops of tanks during a 12-hour shift

· Ability to ascend/descend up to 4 sets of stairs consecutively multiple times during a 12-hour shift

· Ability to ascend/descend up to 4 sets of stairs while carrying up to 40 pounds

· Ability to accurately swing a sledgehammer up to 12 lbs.

· Wear Personal Protective Equipment in order to work around liquid chemicals, acid fumes, silicon dust and hot equipment including but not limited to:

o Full face respirator

o Dusk mask

o Tyvex suit

o Nomex suit + hood

o Chemical suit + boots

o Hearing protection

· Ability to stoop and bend to floor level and squat to access and operate valves, pumps, perform maintenance, etc.

· Ability to work in inclement weather