Chemical Operator (59570)

Lsb Industries; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LSB Industries in Cherokee, AL is seeking a Chemical Operator to monitor and control plant processes, read meters and gauges, and adjust flows to maintain safe, efficient operation.

Responsibilities include operating computer programs, recording data, performing routine maintenance, and supporting shift teams while complying with safety and environmental standards. A 12-hour rotating shift may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 3 years of related experience (preferred).
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines are required.
• Computer skills and attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Must be tolerant and non-allergic to exposure to ammonia, chemical and acid fumes
• Must be able to work day and evening rotating shifts.
• Must be able to attend and complete one or two months of on-the-job-training.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic meter and gauge readings of air, water, steam and gas flows, temperatures, pressures and plant processes.
• Verify accuracy of meter and gauge readings and record in log.
• Monitor flows and changes in systems and processes.
• Calculate and implement adjustments to plant flows and processes to correct inaccuracies.
• Operate computer programs and perform periodic computer readings of recovery systems.
• Verify accuracy of computer program readings and record in log; monitor flows and changes in recovery systems.
• Calculate and implement adjustments to computer programs to control and correct inaccuracies of systems.
• Input pertinent data to computer.
• Reset meters, gauges, ammonia process and computer equipment as necessary.
• Monitor transfers of Plant to other areas in the plant.
• Identify problem areas and discrepancies, immediately report to foreman and implement corrective actions to ensure proper operation of the plant processes and systems.
• Make determinations and use independent judgment concerning the operations of the acid plant systems and processes.
• Operate and answer telephones and radios.
• Assist with operational duties and functions in the outside areas of the Plant, including but not limited to reading and monitoring gauges and meters, inspecting, maintaining and adjusting pipes, racks, pumps, systems, compressors, convertors, etc., collecting samples and performing laboratory analyses, keeping written records and logs, and identifying problems areas and discrepancies and reporting to foreman.
• Inspect areas and assist with clean-up and area upkeep, including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, and mopping floors, clearing crowded areas, and maintaining the area in a clean and safe condition, free and clear of debris.

Skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Math and reading/writing

Ammonia/chemical exposure tolerance

Shift work

On-the-job-training willingness

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LSB Cherokee AL - Cherokee, AL 35616

About LSB Industries, Inc.

LSB Industries, Inc. manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural, mining, and industrial markets throughout the United States. For more information, view our website at www.lsbindustries.com.

The vision of LSB Industries is to be a best-in-class, diversified chemical manufacturer that operates our facilities safely and efficiently, creates value and partnerships with our customers, suppliers, and logistics providers, and attracts and retains talented team members all while generating superior financial performance. The company is seeking you to help meet this vision!

Title: Chemical Operator

Reports to: Shift Supervisor

The Chemical Operator will be responsible for the following duties but are not all inclusive:

• Perform periodic meter and gauge readings of air, water, steam and gas flows, temperatures, pressures and plant processes;
• Verify accuracy of meter and gauge readings and record in log;
• Monitor flows and changes in systems and processes;
• Calculate and implement adjustments to plant flows and processes to correct inaccuracies;
• Operate computer programs and perform periodic computer readings of recovery systems;
• Verify accuracy of computer program readings and record in log; monitor flows and changes in recovery systems;
• Calculate and implement adjustments to computer programs to control and correct inaccuracies of systems;
• Input pertinent data to computer;
• Reset meters, gauges, ammonia process and computer equipment as necessary;
• Monitor transfers of Plant to other areas in the plant;
• Identify problem areas and discrepancies, immediately report to foreman and implement corrective actions to ensure proper operation of the plant processes and systems;
• Make determinations and use independent judgment concerning the operations of the acid plant systems and processes.
• Operate and answer telephones and radios;
• Assist with operational duties and functions in the outside areas of the Plant, including but not limited to reading and monitoring gauges and meters, inspecting, maintaining and adjusting pipes, racks, pumps, systems, compressors, convertors, etc., collecting samples and performing laboratory analyses, keeping written records and logs, and identifying problems areas and discrepancies and reporting to foreman.
• Inspect areas and assist with clean-up and area upkeep, including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, and mopping floors, clearing crowded areas, and maintaining the area in a clean and safe condition, free and clear of debris.

QualificationsSkills, Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 3 years of related experience (preferred)
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines are required.
• Computer skills and attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Must be tolerant and non-allergic to exposure to ammonia, chemical and acid fumes
• Must be able to work day and evening rotating shifts.
• Must be able to attend and complete one or two months of on-the-job-training.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and move equipment and tools weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work a full 12 hour shift, often standing, walking, and climbing during the entire 12 hours.
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairways up to 100 feet high in order to operate equipment or take readings, and to work at heights up to 100 feet at any time of day or night, in any weather.
• Must be able to reach overhead to operate manual valves.
• Required to manually open and close valves on pipes up to 24” containing acid, steam, ammonia, water, or CO2.

Special Attention:

This position is safety and security sensitive in nature. This position deals with hazardous materials and/or industrial processes that can pose a risk to employees and the general public. This facility is required to comply with security standards under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CFATS regulation 6 CFR Part 27.

LSB Industries is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB Industries prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB Industries conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.