Chemical Operator Apprentice - Hands-On Training & Growth

Lubrizol IMEA; Painesville Township (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays, vacation

Flexible work environment

Learning and development

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Job summary

The Chemical Operator Development Program at Lubrizol IMEA in Ohio provides training and hands‑on experience to develop future Chemical Operators. Participants work closely with experienced operators in a safety‑focused environment and build critical skills essential for career growth. Location: Painesville, OH.

Schedule: DuPont Schedule (12‑hour day/night rotating shift). This onsite program emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement to prepare you for operator roles in a chemical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• Ability to follow all safety and environmental standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions and procedures.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize tasks based on operational needs.
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in basic computer skills for data entry and operation of control systems.
• Mechanical aptitude for understanding and working with processing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds and field quality testing to check process equipment, product quality, and monitor process conditions and control systems.
• Carry out operations tasks assigned to the unit.
• Use basic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve process deviations and upset conditions.
• Perform simple problem solving and participate in continuous improvement efforts.
• Follow standard work processes and practices as outlined by the site and/or unit.
• Understand and act when an unplanned event triggers a root‑cause investigation.
• Participate in root‑cause investigations as requested.
• Train new unit operating personnel and share operating knowledge for their development.
• Ensure operations performance aligns with plant and business goals.
• Implement improvements in unit operating discipline and performance.
• Monitor key unit metrics to keep plant performance on track to meet unit and business goals.
• Accurately and completely record asset utilization losses.
• Develop the skills and competencies required for operator care of plant activities.
• Utilize the appropriate operating discipline and safe work practices required for operator care of plant activities.
• Follow the Procedure Use Policy of the unit and/or site.

Skills

Safety standards

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Multi-tasking

Independent and team work

Basic computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

DeltaV

Job description

The Chemical Operator Development Program at Lubrizol IMEA in Ohio provides training and hands‑on experience to develop future Chemical Operators. Participants work closely with experienced operators in a safety‑focused environment and build critical skills essential for career growth. Location: Painesville, OH.

Schedule: DuPont Schedule (12‑hour day/night rotating shift). This onsite program emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement to prepare you for operator roles in a chemical