Chemical Plant Operator — Flexible Week, OT Available

LANXESS Deutschland GmbH; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

LANXESS is seeking a production operator at our Charleston, SC plant (2151 King St. Extension, Charleston, SC 29405) to run chemical processing equipment and support safe, efficient operations. OT is available and encouraged; a compressed workweek may be offered.

Starting pay is $29.19/hour with top pay around $39.87/hour. Responsibilities include operating reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, valves and related equipment, maintaining batch/workflow records, and coordinating with engineers and

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety conscious

Team player

Clean shaven / respirator

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree (plus)

Job description

LANXESS is seeking a production operator at our Charleston, SC plant (2151 King St. Extension, Charleston, SC 29405) to run chemical processing equipment and support safe, efficient operations. OT is available and encouraged; a compressed workweek may be offered.

Starting pay is $29.19/hour with top pay around $39.87/hour. Responsibilities include operating reactors, heat exchangers, pumps, valves and related equipment, maintaining batch/workflow records, and coordinating with engineers and