Chemical Operator

HIGH-PURITY SILICON AMERICA CORPORATION; Alabama; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HIGH-PURITY SILICON AMERICA CORPORATION is seeking a Chlorination, Distillation, WWTP Rotating Operator to monitor and control plant operations. You will perform rounds, adjust parameters, and communicate hazards while using Aspen Process Explorer and Yokogawa DCS.

The role requires handling hazardous chemicals with full PPE and operating remote hoists for material loading. You will work rotating shifts, weekends, vacations, and holidays as needed, with a focus on safety, precision, and reliable

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; further certifications preferred.
• Ability to use hand tools and perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with Aspen Process Explorer and Yokogawa DCS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform round checks three times per shift to monitor plant ops.
• Adjust parameters during rounds to stay within set limits.
• Identify issues (leaks, gauge pressures) and communicate to supervision.
• Operate Aspen Process Explorer and Yokogawa DCS systems.
• Load raw materials using remote hoist systems safely.
• Collect liquid samples with proper PPE and perform titrations.
• Maintain housekeeping and communicate hazards to the team.
• Work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays as needed.

Skills

Hand tools for bolts

Light maintenance

Air impact tools

Electric tools (saws, drills)

Valve operation up to 10”

Equipment repair knowledge

Fall protection use

Communicate in loud environments

Math and measurements

MS Word and Excel basics

Fire extinguisher use

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Chemical Operator certifications (preferred)

ISO 9001/14001 knowledge (preferred)

Tools

Aspen Process Explorer

Yokogawa DCS

Manual valve operation tooling

Job description

Description

Job Title: Chlorination, Distillation, WWTP Rotating Operator

Reports to: Production Manager - Chlorination, Distillation, WWTP

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 Yokogawa 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

Requirements

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

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:

• Full face respirator
• Dusk mask
• Tyvex suit
• Nomex suit + hood
• Chemical suit + boots
• 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