Chemical Process Operator

INEOS; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

INEOS is seeking a Chemical Process Operator for its plant in Ashtabula, Ohio. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient production of titanium dioxide pigment while adhering to strict safety processes.

The position requires a high school diploma, experience with shift work, and a commitment to safety. The company offers competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Completed high school education required.
• Experience with shift work is preferred.
• Prior work in a chemical plant is a plus.
• Chemical Operators Certificate or recognized trade qualification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to ensure safe production of titanium dioxide.
• Make adjustments to meet safety and quality requirements.
• Report conditions affecting safety or quality.
• Complete all documentation accurately.

Skills

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Basic 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, giving 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 role is safety‑critical and involves operating equipment in accordance with standard operating instructions, company policies and shift supervisor directions.

Key activities

• Adherence to all SHE policies and procedures and INEOS Pigments’ 20 principles of process and Behavioral Safety and Life Saving Rules
• Make appropriate adjustments to meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements; tend equipment or semi‑automatic systems that process chemical substances into industrial intermediate and finished products
• Report and/or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency or product quality with peers, technical or supervisory personnel; troubleshoot equipment problems and process upsets
• Monitor in‑process quality results for slurry production and packaging quality for dry production; monitor 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
• Complete all documentation accurately
• Review, comprehend and follow all company rules, policies and guidelines
• Adhere to current Collective Bargaining Agreement

Qualifications

• 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 and 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.

Location

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.

Benefits

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 a buy‑up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy‑up option for self and dependents, and a 401(k) with company match.

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