Chemical Process Operator

7 hours ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States AdvanSix Full time
Job Summary

AdvanSix is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Chemical Process Operator to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for maintaining control of the conversion of caprolactam through hydrolysis and poly condensation, extrusion, leaching, and drying, finishing into blending and packaging.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain control of multiple utility systems to support the operation areas.
  • Monitor control information for an area and make adjustments as necessary to operate equipment and facilities, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures.
  • Maintain safety standards at all times and initiate and follow emergency procedures when necessary.
  • Responsible for preventing spills and adhering to our commitment to protect the environment.
  • Perform minor maintenance work.
Requirements
  • Minimum high school diploma/GED.
  • 3+ years of manufacturing experience or an Associate's Degree or higher in a technical or science-related field.
  • Must be willing and able to work an 8-hour rotating shift environment that includes holidays, weekends, and required overtime.
  • Proficiency with a computer, including programs such as Word and Excel.
  • Must be able to complete a background check and drug test successfully.
  • Must have strong communication skills.
  • Must be willing and able to work in a team environment.
  • Must meet minimum physical requirements needed to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of chemical plant experience.
  • Experience working in control room operations operating from Distributed Control Systems.
  • Ability to understand a multi-step chemical process.
  • Previous experience testing samples in a lab.
  • Previous experience operating a forklift.
  • Have a strong work ethic and adapt quickly to new processes.
  • Ability to create and maintain a safe work space based on company standards.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting.
  • Ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization.
Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift and move objects that weigh up to 50 lbs., and exert up to 75 pounds pull.
  • Ability to wear protective equipment for extended periods such as hard hats, goggles, gloves, ear plugs, safety glasses, hot suits, etc.
  • Ability to work with hazardous materials.
  • Ability to work alone and in isolated areas, work around hot surfaces and high temperatures.
  • Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet, and in confined spaces with appropriate PPE.
  • Required to work on uneven and sometimes slippery surfaces and in adverse weather conditions (cold, hot, humid, rain, snow, etc.).

At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.



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