Chemical Process Operator

Ineos Pigments USA; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

INEOS Pigments USA is seeking a Chemical Process Operator for a 12-hour day/night rotating shift in our Ashtabula, OH plant. The role focuses on safe operation of equipment, adherence to SHE policies, and maintaining quality in titanium dioxide production and packing.

Teamwork and strong communication are essential to troubleshoot, document, and continuously improve processes. The position requires a high school diploma, experience with shift work, and a solid safety track record.

Qualifications

• Completed High School education.
• Experience with shift work.
• Strong safety focus.
• Demonstrated ability to work in an adaptable team environment.
• Ability to write legibly and read decimals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computing skills in basic Office software.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to SHE policies and Life Saving Rules.
• Adjust operations to meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements; tend equipment.
• Report and resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency or quality; troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor in-process quality for slurry production and packaging quality; sign work permits.
• Perform tasks as outlined in SOPs; ensure documentation accuracy.
• Carry out quality-related jobs per Quality Procedures.
• Complete all documentation accurately; follow company rules and guidelines.
• Adhere to current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication skills

Shift work experience

Reading decimals

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Office software

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 thearea, 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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