CHEMICAL OPERATOR

PCT Managed Services LLC; Ironton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

PCT Managed Services LLC is seeking a Chemical Operator to safely operate and monitor site chemical processes, both from the control room and on the processing floor.

The role requires 3+ years in plant/manufacturing or a technical degree, plus willingness to work shifts and perform routine lab tests, data recording, and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of plant/manufacturing experience or a technical degree.
• Willingness to work in a shift-based schedule.
• Able to perform basic technical math.
• Computer literacy for process records.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and report issues.
• Ability to wear PPE as required.
• Background check and pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Observe safety rules and protect others on site.
• Operate and monitor equipment via control systems.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Turn valves and regulate flow.
• Collect samples and perform lab tests.
• Record process data and report to leadership.
• Shut down equipment during emergencies per instructions.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe working conditions.

Skills

Team player

Safety conscious

Shift work

Communication

Technical math

Computer literacy

PPE compliance

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree

Tools

Emerson controls

DCS/HMI operation

Hand tools

Job description

Role Overview

The Chemical Operator role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, adjustment, and permitting of the site chemical processes. This role is performed from both inside the control room and while making rounds outside in the processing areas, monitoring and recording data critical to the plant’s operation. The role will also oversee the operation of utility processes and byproduct/waste removal streams. This role will report directly to an Operations Supervisor.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Observe all safety rules and regulations, act safely and is responsible for the safety of others on site.
• Ensure safety is top priority using tools such as energy isolation, Safe Work Permitting, Job Safety Analysis, Safety Observations, etc. Bring problems to the attention of the leadership.
• Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations, standard operating procedures, and trainings.
• Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.
• Assist in training of new team members to perform the daily work and job functions.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by leadership.
• Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through equipment.
• Report and confer with technical and operations leadership teams to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Operate machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products.
• Inspect operating units such as pumps, mixers, columns, refrigeration systems, heating systems, etc. to ensure that all are functioning, and maintaining maximum efficiency.
• Assist with and/or repair and replace damaged equipment as required.
• Calculate material requirements or yields according to defined formulas.
• Collect samples and perform routine lab test such as density, melt flow, and color.
• Control or operate chemical processes using distributed control system (DCS), human-machine interfaces (HMI’s), or localized control panels.
• Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.
• Notify maintenance, engineering, and other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions.
• Patrol work areas to ensure safe, efficient working conditions including maintaining good housekeeping.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

• Highly motivated team player with a focus on safety and a positive can-do attitude
• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma
• 3+ years of plant/manufacturing experience or technical degree
• Ability and willingness to work shift-based work schedule
• Basic technical math skills
• Computer literacy and ability to perform basic administrative and record keeping duties related to the manufacturing process
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from coworkers, engineers, and site leadership
• Must be flexible with the ability to change, adapt and grow.
• Ability to read, count, and write to accurately communicate and complete all required documentation
• Ability to use hand tools necessary for chemical plant operation
• Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and pre-employment physical.

Nice to Haves

• Associates or technical degree in a scientific field
• Controls systems knowledge or experience (Emerson preferred)
• Experience in startup companies
• Continuous improvement, Kaizen or 5S experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

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