Chemical Operator

Afton Chemical Corporation; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Afton Chemical Corporation in Pasadena, TX is seeking an experienced Chemical Plant Operator to control and monitor complex process units, adjust controls, and ensure safety and quality in daily operations.

You will collaborate with engineering and supervision, record data, perform quality tests, respond to alarms, and maintain logs. This role requires hands-on experience in process technology and a proactive approach to maintaining efficiency and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years operations experience in a plant/manufacturing environment.
• Associates Degree in Process Technology required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Move control settings to adjust equipment speeds and process conditions.
• Monitor instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, and indicators for safe, compliant operation.
• Record operating data, test results, and instrument readings.
• Coordinate with technical/supervisory staff to address safety, efficiency, and quality concerns.
• Draw samples and perform quality control tests to ensure standards are met.
• Regulate or shutdown equipment during emergencies as directed.
• Start pumps to wash/clean reactors and regulate flows of materials.
• Interpret chemical reactions and review lab reports for process adjustments.
• Inspect units and equipment to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Maintain waste handling per BMPs and environmental procedures.

Skills

3+ years operations experience

Education

Associates Degree in Process Technology

Job description

Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields
• Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions
• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment
• Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety efficiency, and product quality
• Draw samples of products, and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing, and to ensure that standards are met
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel
• Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and perfume to towers, and to add products to converter or blending vessels
• Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors, and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments
• Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks and troughs are not in danger of overflowing
• Inspect operating units such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, and driers to ensure that all are functioning, and to maintain maximum efficiency
• Engage in operating machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products
• Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks
• Manage waste materials in accordance with BMP’s and environmental procedures
• Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas
• Gauge tank levels, using calibrated rods
• Maintain a written log of shift activities, as required
• Climb ladders and stairways, as necessary

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Chemical Plant and Systems Operator Minimum Requirement:

• 3+ years operations related experience in a plant/manufacturing environment OR
• Associates Degree in Process Technology

Certificates & Licenses

Process Technology Degree or Certificate is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands Lift/Carry

Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally) Push/Pull

Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Crawl O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs F (Frequently)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Other Physical Requirements

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Both inside of a control room and in the field exposed to the elements.

Who We Are – We are a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions.We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees.Our employees are our most treasured asset, and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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