Chemical Operator: Control Room & Field Operations

Nouryon; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Benefits

Paid time off

Learning & development

Job summary

Nouryon in Augusta, GA is seeking a Chemical Operator to safely run chemical production through DeltaV control systems and field equipment. The role blends control room operations with hands-on field work in a collaborative environment.

You will monitor processes, perform sampling and testing, troubleshoot issues, and participate in continuous improvement. The position reports to Production Manager and offers stability and growth within a global leader in specialty chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong experience operating equipment in a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience working safely in a Process Safety Management (PSM) manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting production processes and participating in Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating DuPont shift schedule.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Fluent English and basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor chemical production processes using DeltaV and field equipment.
• Perform process monitoring, sampling, laboratory testing, inspections, and equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot process issues, participate in Root Cause Analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct autonomous maintenance, 5S activities, and support plant reliability and asset integrity.
• Record production, quality, and operational data while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, and HSE teams to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

Skills

Equipment operation

PSM experience

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Teamwork

Communication

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DeltaV

SAP R/3

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nouryon in Augusta, GA is seeking a Chemical Operator to safely run chemical production through DeltaV control systems and field equipment. The role blends control room operations with hands-on field work in a collaborative environment.

You will monitor processes, perform sampling and testing, troubleshoot issues, and participate in continuous improvement. The position reports to Production Manager and offers stability and growth within a global leader in specialty chemicals.