Chemical Operator — Batch & DCS Control Specialist

Evonik; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik in Hopewell, Virginia, is seeking a chemical operator to carry out manufacturing activities in the HPE-1 and SiC plants, from receiving raw materials to making, packaging and storing intermediates and final products.

You will perform batch operations, monitor DCS controls, maintain safety and housekeeping, and support plant maintenance while adapting to rotating shifts and weekend work.

Qualifications

• High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related course work preferred.
• A minimum of one year of relevant work experience in a chemical plant.
• Ability to understand and operate a distributed process control system, personal computer and associated software systems.
• Ability to demonstrate basic math skills, manage time and determine priorities in order to meet daily plant requirements.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends as scheduled.
• Must be able to operate forklift truck and be capable of passing certification testing.

Responsibilities

• Calculating ratios, percentages and other math functions.
• Completing paperwork on transfers, packaging, tank wagons, etc.
• Written communication in the shift log.
• Automatic and manual charging, controlling, sampling reactions and process vessels using DCS per written instructions.
• Use DCS Control System Batch Interface to load recipes and control and troubleshoot batches.
• Making blends and sampling.
• Recording process data on batch logs, batch records and inventory control records.
• Making process changes per procedural instructions.
• Transferring products and materials between rail cars, tanks, reactors, drums and storage tanks per directions.
• Handling hazardous materials safely.
• General plant maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe work conditions.

Education

High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related course work preferred.

Job description

Evonik in Hopewell, Virginia, is seeking a chemical operator to carry out manufacturing activities in the HPE-1 and SiC plants, from receiving raw materials to making, packaging and storing intermediates and final products.

You will perform batch operations, monitor DCS controls, maintain safety and housekeeping, and support plant maintenance while adapting to rotating shifts and weekend work.