Chemical Operator

3 months ago


Linden, United States NEXPERA Full time

Chemical Operator

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS: To be completed by Compensation: Date: Job Code: Title: Chemical OperatorFLSA

Status:Non-exempt

Department: Job Family: Operations

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(Title)Pay Grade:

Direct

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NEXPERA leads the way in sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that optimize processes, minimize environmental impact, and allow our partners to focus on their core operations. With the industry’s largest facility network, we ensure unmatched reliability and drive innovation across the industrial landscape. In addition, we provide an unmatched array of sulfur-based chemicals and related services to a diverse set of industries.

BENEFITS

Nexpera's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE The Chemical Operator will monitor and operate equipment and facilities, including field equipment, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Additional responsibilities include always maintaining safety standards and initiating and following emergency procedures when necessary. The Operator will perform basic maintenance repair and upkeep on area equipment. Job tasks are performed in control room, lab areas, and throughout various operation areas of the site.

The site operates a process safety management-covered process that produces sulfuric acid in multiple concentrations. Product is shipped in rail cars, tank trucks and portable totes.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

● Start up and shut down (normal and emergency) plant systems and components.

● Operate, monitor and control plant systems; visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions. ● Prepares equipment for maintenance work by isolating, clearing and locking out.

● Reviews, follows and, if qualified, revises detailed process operating procedures, maintenance procedures and safety procedures.

● Troubleshoots equipment to restore to normal operation.

● Analyzes charts and logs to identify potential or actual problems.

● Identifies system problems to stabilize plant to normal conditions.

● Trains new operators in the area, reinforcing safety and environmental principles.

● Performs loading and unloading of railcars, tank trucks and totes.

● Perform laboratory analysis of products.

● Clerical duties as required.

● Shipping duties as required.

● Operate mobile equipment including manlifts, fork trucks, yard-dog and trackmobile.

● Participate/Lead various site teams.


● Recognize abnormalities in a High Hazard work area and promptly initiate action to secure the safety of all personnel along with protection of the environment and local community.


Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

● High School Diploma/GED equivalent

● Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

● Ability to navigate the tools of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, etc.) and learn new computer systems and software applications

● Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including overtime, nights, weekends, holidays and short notice call-in if required

● Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs

● Willing and able to work in a High Hazard environment; outdoors, indoors, elevated heights and confined spaces

● Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toe shoes, hardhat, protective eyewear, face shields, respirator, chemical acid suit, etc.

● Willing and able to climb stairs, ladders; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl; visual acuity for close work; able to reach overhead; able to hear and respond to alarms

● Willing and able to acquire a boiler’s license in the state of Ohio

● Current and valid driver’s license – willing and able to obtain powered industrial truck (i.e., fork trucks and manlifts) certification

● Willing and able to operate a trackmobile to move railcars on-site and a yard-dog to move product trailers as needed on the site.

● Experience maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting industrial equipment/machinery


The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

● High Hazard/Chemical operations experience

● Experience reading and interpreting Schematics, Pipe & Instrumentation Diagrams, Procedures, Manufactures’ Literature, Safety Requirements, General Instructions; ability to learn and detect process deviations

● Experience operating fork trucks

● Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software


Successful candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Additional information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

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