Chemical Operator

ADP, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

12 holidays per year

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

NEXPERA in James River, VA is seeking a Chemical Operator to monitor and operate plant systems, ensuring safety and quality while following SOPs. The role involves startup/shutdown, inspection, and maintenance prep in both control room and field areas.

The operator will train new staff, perform laboratory analysis, and handle loading/unloading of railcars and totes. A 12‑hour rotating shift and adherence to safety procedures are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs) and able to learn new systems.
• 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 acquire a boiler’s license and obtain forklift/similar certs.
• Willing and able to operate on-site equipment including trackmobile and yard-dog.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down plant systems and components (normal and emergency).
• Operate, monitor and control plant systems; inspect equipment and process conditions.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance work by isolating, clearing and locking out.
• Follow detailed operating, maintenance and safety procedures; adapt as needed.
• Troubleshoot equipment to restore normal operation.
• Analyze charts and logs to identify problems.
• Train new operators in safety and environmental principles.
• Perform loading/unloading of railcars, tank trucks and totes.
• Perform laboratory analysis of products.
• Clerical and shipping duties as required.
• Operate mobile equipment including manlifts, fork trucks, yard-dog and trackmobile.
• Recognize hazards and protect personnel and environment.

Skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

Basic mechanical aptitude

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Chemical Operator

James River, VA Full Time Richmond, VA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1108

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.

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

PAY AND BENEFITS

NEXPERA’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, including vacation, sick leave, 12 holidays per year, and paid parental leave for all employees; as well as health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. All Operator Mechanics are eligible for full progression. Additionally, Operator Mechanics are eligible for the annual Local Performance-Based Compensation program.

• 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.