Chemical Process Operator — 12-Hour Shifts

Lsb Industries; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

LSB Industries in Cherokee, AL is seeking a Chemical Operator to monitor and control plant processes, read meters and gauges, and adjust flows to maintain safe, efficient operation.

Responsibilities include operating computer programs, recording data, performing routine maintenance, and supporting shift teams while complying with safety and environmental standards. A 12-hour rotating shift may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• 3 years of related experience (preferred).
• Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines are required.
• Computer skills and attention to detail a must.
• Demonstrate basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Must be tolerant and non-allergic to exposure to ammonia, chemical and acid fumes
• Must be able to work day and evening rotating shifts.
• Must be able to attend and complete one or two months of on-the-job-training.

Responsibilities

• Perform periodic meter and gauge readings of air, water, steam and gas flows, temperatures, pressures and plant processes.
• Verify accuracy of meter and gauge readings and record in log.
• Monitor flows and changes in systems and processes.
• Calculate and implement adjustments to plant flows and processes to correct inaccuracies.
• Operate computer programs and perform periodic computer readings of recovery systems.
• Verify accuracy of computer program readings and record in log; monitor flows and changes in recovery systems.
• Calculate and implement adjustments to computer programs to control and correct inaccuracies of systems.
• Input pertinent data to computer.
• Reset meters, gauges, ammonia process and computer equipment as necessary.
• Monitor transfers of Plant to other areas in the plant.
• Identify problem areas and discrepancies, immediately report to foreman and implement corrective actions to ensure proper operation of the plant processes and systems.
• Make determinations and use independent judgment concerning the operations of the acid plant systems and processes.
• Operate and answer telephones and radios.
• Assist with operational duties and functions in the outside areas of the Plant, including but not limited to reading and monitoring gauges and meters, inspecting, maintaining and adjusting pipes, racks, pumps, systems, compressors, convertors, etc., collecting samples and performing laboratory analyses, keeping written records and logs, and identifying problems areas and discrepancies and reporting to foreman.
• Inspect areas and assist with clean-up and area upkeep, including but not limited to cleaning, sweeping, and mopping floors, clearing crowded areas, and maintaining the area in a clean and safe condition, free and clear of debris.

Skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Math and reading/writing

Ammonia/chemical exposure tolerance

Shift work

On-the-job-training willingness

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

LSB Industries in Cherokee, AL is seeking a Chemical Operator to monitor and control plant processes, read meters and gauges, and adjust flows to maintain safe, efficient operation.

Responsibilities include operating computer programs, recording data, performing routine maintenance, and supporting shift teams while complying with safety and environmental standards. A 12-hour rotating shift may be required.