Chemical Operator

NEXPERA

Richmond (VA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Richmond, VA is hiring a Chemical Operator to monitor and operate equipment, ensuring quality and adherence to safety standards. The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of experience in an industrial setting. Candidates must be able to work in a high hazard environment and lift up to 50 lbs. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including overtime and holidays.
Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

Monitor and operate equipment and facilities.
Perform basic maintenance and repair on area equipment.
Train new operators on safety and environmental principles.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Operating industrial equipment

High Hazard/Chemical operations

Reading Schematics

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Tools

SAP or equivalent software

Fork trucks

Job description

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NEXPERA leads the way in sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that optimize processes, minimize environmental impact, and allow our partners to focus on their core operations. With the industry’s largest facility network, we ensure unmatched reliability and drive innovation across the industrial landscape. In addition, we provide an unmatched array of sulfur-based chemicals and related services to a diverse set of industries.

BENEFITS

Nexpera's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

POSITION PURPOSE The Chemical Operator will monitor and operate equipment and facilities, including field equipment, ensuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. Additional responsibilities include always maintaining safety standards and initiating and following emergency procedures when necessary. The Operator will perform basic maintenance repair and upkeep on area equipment. Job tasks are performed in control room, lab areas, and throughout various operation areas of the site.

The site operates a process safety management-covered process that produces sulfuric acid in multiple concentrations. Product is shipped in rail cars, tank trucks and portable totes.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

Start up and shut down (normal and emergency) plant systems and components.
Operate, monitor and control plant systems; visually inspect, monitor equipment and process conditions.
Prepares equipment for maintenance work by isolating, clearing and locking out.
Reviews, follows and, if qualified, revises detailed process operating procedures, maintenance procedures and safety procedures.
Troubleshoots equipment to restore to normal operation.
Analyzes charts and logs to identify potential or actual problems.
Identifies system problems to stabilize plant to normal conditions.
Trains new operators in the area, reinforcing safety and environmental principles.
Performs loading and unloading of railcars, tank trucks and totes.
Perform laboratory analysis of products.
Clerical duties as required.
Shipping duties as required.
Operate mobile equipment including manlifts, fork trucks, yard-dog and trackmobile.
Recognize abnormalities in a High Hazard work area and promptly initiate action to secure the safety of all personnel along with protection of the environment and local community.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

High School Diploma/GED equivalent
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Ability to navigate the tools of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, etc.) and learn new computer systems and software applications
Willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including overtime, nights, weekends, holidays and short notice call-in if required
Willing and able to lift up to 50 lbs
Willing and able to work in a High Hazard environment; outdoors, indoors, elevated heights and confined spaces
Willing and able to wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) such as steel toe shoes, hardhat, protective eyewear, face shields, respirator, chemical acid suit, etc.
Willing and able to climb stairs, ladders; stand, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl; visual acuity for close work; able to reach overhead; able to hear and respond to alarms
Willing and able to acquire a boiler’s license
Current and valid driver’s license – willing and able to obtain powered industrial truck (i.e., fork trucks and manlifts) certification
Willing and able to operate a trackmobile to move railcars on-site and a yard-dog to move product trailers as needed on the site.
Experience maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting industrial equipment/machinery

The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

High Hazard/Chemical operations experience
Experience reading and interpreting Schematics, Pipe & Instrumentation Diagrams, Procedures, Manufactures’ Literature, Safety Requirements, General Instructions; ability to learn and detect process deviations
Experience operating fork trucks
Experience with SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Operations software
Successful candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
Additional information
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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