Chemical Operator

Nouryon; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Nouryon in Augusta, GA is seeking a Chemical Operator to safely run and monitor chemical production lines. You will work in a hands-on environment blending control room operations with field tasks, ensuring quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes safety, data recording, and cross-functional collaboration. The position requires operating experience in a chemical/process setting, PSM familiarity, and a 12-hour rotating shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Experience operating equipment in a chemical/process manufacturing setting.
• Experience in a Process Safety Management (PSM) environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for production processes.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating DuPont shift schedule.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities, fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and monitor chemical production processes using DeltaV and field equipment per SOPs.
• Perform process monitoring, sampling, lab testing, inspections, and equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot process issues and support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Conduct autonomous maintenance, 5S tasks, and assist plant reliability.
• Record production, quality and operating data while ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Shipping and HSE teams.

Skills

DeltaV experience

Team communication

Process safety

Troubleshooting

English proficient

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DeltaV

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chemical Operator

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society's needs - today and in the future.

We are looking for a Chemical Operator who enjoys working in a hands-on chemical manufacturing environment, values safety, and takes pride in operating complex production processes. Does that sound like you?

About the job

Join our Augusta manufacturing team where you'll play a critical role in safely operating our chemical production processes while helping ensure quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This position offers a unique combination of control room operations and hands-on field work in a highly collaborative environment.

In your future role as Chemical Operator, you will

• Safely operate and monitor chemical production processes using DeltaV and field equipment while following established operating procedures.
• Perform process monitoring, sampling, laboratory testing, inspections, and equipment operation to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Troubleshoot process issues, participate in Root Cause Analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct autonomous maintenance, 5S activities, and support plant reliability and asset integrity.
• Record production, quality, and operational data while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, and HSE teams to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

We believe you bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong experience operating equipment in a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience working safely in a Process Safety Management (PSM) manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting production processes and participating in Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating DuPont shift schedule.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Fluent English and basic computer proficiency.

Great if you have

• Experience using DeltaV distributed control systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP R/3 and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with control room operations.
• Experience performing basic laboratory testing and continuous improvement activities.

We believe you are You are someone who always puts safety first and takes ownership of your work. You remain calm under pressure and enjoy solving technical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You work well with others, communicate openly, and are committed to continuous improvement. You are dependable, accountable, and willing to learn multiple production units while developing new technical skills.

We offer you

• Competitive hourly compensation with structured progression opportunities.
• Clear career advancement opportunities into higher operator levels and future production leadership roles.
• A stable career with a global leader in specialty chemicals.
• A highly collaborative manufacturing environment focused on safety and operational excellence.
• Comprehensive benefits, bonus eligibility, retirement savings, paid time off, and learning and development opportunities.

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Manager and based in Augusta, GA.

About Nouryon

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If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.

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