Chemical Plant and System Operators

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Chemical Plant or System Operator to manage and operate entire chemical processes. The role involves directing the operations team, monitoring machinery and process conditions, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The ideal candidate will have strong operational and analytical skills, experience with equipment control, and excellent communication abilities. Join us to enhance efficiency and safety in our chemical operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating machinery and chemical processes.
• Ability to monitor flow of materials and adhere to safety protocols.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Direct workers in operating machinery for material flow.
• Monitor indicators and process conditions for compliance.
• Regulate equipment during emergencies as guided.
• Control flow of products through equipment.
• Record operational data accurately.
• Perform repairs on faulty equipment.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Monitoring

Quality Control Analysis

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Job description

Chemical Plant or System Operator

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Responsibilities

• Direct workers engaged in operating machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products.
• Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.
• Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
• Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks.
• Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
• Repair or replace damaged equipment.

Key Skills

• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Operation and Control: Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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