Chemical Process Operator

INEOS; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Learning & development

Job summary

INEOS Pigments in Ohio is seeking a Chemical Process Operator to join our rotating shift team at a state-of-the-art plant near Lake Erie. You will safely operate equipment, follow SOPs, and support packaging of titanium dioxide products.

This safety-critical role emphasizes adherence to process safety, quality controls, and documentation. A high school diploma and prior shift-work experience are preferred; a Chemical Operators Certificate is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience with shift work and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow SOPs and complete documentation.
• Chemical plant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment per SOPs to produce and package titanium dioxide products.
• Adjust processes to meet safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Tend equipment and monitor slurry production and packaging quality.
• Record and report safety or process issues to peers or supervision.
• Complete documentation accurately and follow company rules.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Reading decimals

Office basics

Shift-work experience

Adaptability

Documentation

Education

High School diploma

Chemical Operators Certificate

Trade qualification

Job description

At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.

As a Chemical Process Operator, you will work a rotating shift in our chemical manufacturing plant and will perform operating activities as part of the manufacturing team to ensure the safe and efficient production and packing of titanium dioxide pigment and associated products. The Chemical Operator is responsible for safe and proper operation of equipment in his/her area in accordance with the standard operating instructions, company policies and shift supervisor’s instructions. This is a safety critical role.

Key activities include:

• Adherence to all SHE policies and procedures and INEOS Pigments’ 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules
• Makes appropriate adjustments to meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements. Tends equipment or semi-automatic systems that processes chemical substances into industrial intermediate and finished products.
• Reports and/or resolves conditions affecting safety, efficiency or product quality with peers, technical or supervisory personnel. Troubleshoots equipment problems and process upsets.
• Monitors in-process quality results for slurry production and packaging quality for dry production. Monitors maintenance activity in the area, including signing of work permits.
• Perform Job Tasks as outlined in SOPs.
• Perform quality-related jobs as indicated in the Quality Procedures Documents of the Unit.
• Completes all documentation accurately
• Reviews, comprehends and follows all company rules, policies and guidelines
• Adhere to current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Other duties as assigned

You will ideally have:

• Completed High School education
• Experience with shift work
• The highest regard for safety processes and Personal Protective Equipment requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work in an adaptable team environment
• Ability to problem solve and make decisions
• Ability to write legibly and read decimals
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Good computing skills in basic Office software plus an ability to comprehend other data presented electronically
• Previous work in a chemical plant or similar industrial environment is a plus
• A Chemical Operators Certificate or a recognized trade qualification is a plus

Schedule/Hours

This is a 12-hour day and night rotating shift position.

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled

Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.

INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled

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