Chemical Plant Operator

LANXESS Water Treatment & Liquid Purification; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialty chemicals company as a Chemical Plant Operator in North Charleston. This role involves operating and maintaining chemical processing equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive work environment focused on development and community.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED is required.
• Good Mechanical aptitude skills.
• Must be clean shaven and able to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

• Operate all production chemical processing equipment.
• Conduct DCS operation to manipulate equipment controlled by the DCS.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

High School Degree or GED

Associate's degree

Job description

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Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Employee Type: Regular

Who We Are

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

Job Highlights

• $27.80 per hour to start. Current top pay is $36.16 per hour. OT is available and encouraged. Compressed workweek (DuPont schedule).***
  
  

This position is located at our Charleston plant at 2151 King St. Extension Charleston, SC 29405

• Operate all production chemical processing equipment including reactors, feeders, heat exchangers, piping networks, hoses, pumps, valves, instruments, vessels, scales, tanks, scrubbers, meters, etc.
• Conduct DCS operation to manipulate equipment controlled by the DCS.
• Maintain appropriate batch and shift paper work.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace meeting the housekeeping standard established by the Operations Manager.
• Follow the direction of the shift coordinator in a professional and cordial manner.
• Prepare Work Orders for maintenance on the unit as needed as well as preparing the equipment for maintenance.
• Minimize waste generation, follow waste handling guidelines as specified in plant procedures.
• Report any process upset, spill, injury, chemical release, security event, etc.
• Safely operate fork trucks and the yard tractor with box and tank trailers.
• Perform minor maintenance activities on production equipment as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Represent LANXESS Inc. through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees.
• Work with engineers, production specialists, quality assurance technicians, distribution technicians, as well as other plant personnel to safely and efficiently accomplish plant responsibilities.
  
  

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED Required. Associate's degree is a plus.
• Good Mechanical aptitude skills.
• Safety conscious.
• Team player with demonstrated initiative.
• **Must be clean shaven and able to wear a respirator**
  
  

What We Offer You

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
• Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
• Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
• Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
  
  

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

Join the LANXESS team!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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