Progression Operator Trainee

Job: Process Operator

Department: Manufacturing 

Location: Marcus Hook, PA  

Travel Involved: 0%  

Job Type: Full Time   

Description:

The Operator operates plant machinery and equipment designed to produce polypropylene, adheres to established operating standards, and remains vigilant about safety procedures and protocols.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Follows operating discipline, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
• Performs routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures and flow rates and transfer of products.
• Monitors the process, takes readings and adjusts controls to correct deviations from set operating standards.
• Controls, monitors and makes needed adjustments to all control systems and manually operated equipment.
• Identifies equipment requiring maintenance, provides proper notification, clears and tags equipment as required, and issues Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.
• Prepares equipment for maintenance, which includes lock-out/tag-out; the position also requires performing some minor maintenance
• Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
• Completes Product transfers and transitions as required by the product schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates activities with other operators on your shift.
• Acts as a resource for other team members on job tasks and prioritization of work activities.
• Performs tasks assigned per task list, accurately completing all required paperwork.
• Performs all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Responsible for sampling set by the area sample schedule.
• Maintains a number of data logs and inspection forms
• Responsible for housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Six months of experience working in a chemical plant or oil-refining environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A current, valid, United States driver’s license.
• Capable of meeting the physical demands of this position, including frequent walking and standing; working in confined spaces; climbing ladders/scaffolding to perform elevated work; repetitive motion; and occasional lifting of weights up to 60 pounds.
• Flexibility to work potential overtime, if needed (including weekends and holidays), given advanced notice.
• Be able to complete self-paced computer based training.
• Have general computer skills necessary to operate SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
• Be able to drive a forklift
• Willing and able to be a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Solid inventory management skills
• Good mechanical aptitude with organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to have a sound decision making skills and the ability to trouble shoot and accomplish things by working with other employees

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:

• 2 years of experience as a chemical plant operator.
• Process Technology degree.
• Previous Polyolefin operations experience.
• Experience or interest in control room operation.