Chlor-Alkali Plant Operator: Process Control Pro

Westlake; Calvert City (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake is hiring a Chemical Process Operator at the Chlor-Alkali facility in Kentucky. You will operate chlorine cells, caustic evaporation, demineralized water systems and HCl synthesis to support vinyl chloride monomer production.

You will manage feed rate, purify process streams, provide steam and instrument air, and maintain associated equipment. You will have an Associate degree and 3–5 years of industrial experience; Westlake emphasizes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and 3–5 years of industrial experience.
• Experience operating chemical processing equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates chlorine cells, caustic evaporation, demineralized water system and HCl synthesis.
• Maintains maximum plant feed rate (cellroom KA load) under process conditions.
• Operates brine facilities to remove impurities and metals.
• Provides 180# steam for the plant steam system and air for instrument air dryers, dilution air dryers and plant air system.
• Operates the chlorine and hydrogen drying, compression and liquification process.
• Operates 20% caustic dilution system for transfers to other plant locations.
• Responsible for cooling tower and fire water diesel pumps.
• Monitors the chlorine wastewater for mercury removal and pH adjustment.
• Operate and monitor the neutralization tower.
• Responsible for salt handling equipment for brine saturation.
• Operate brine sludge handling equipment and label contents appropriately.
• Maintains housekeeping and disposes of waste in a safe, organized manner.
• Completes other routine duties to meet Chlor-Alkali department and Westlake production goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.

Skills

Safety procedures

Process control

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Westlake is hiring a Chemical Process Operator at the Chlor-Alkali facility in Kentucky. You will operate chlorine cells, caustic evaporation, demineralized water systems and HCl synthesis to support vinyl chloride monomer production.

You will manage feed rate, purify process streams, provide steam and instrument air, and maintain associated equipment. You will have an Associate degree and 3–5 years of industrial experience; Westlake emphasizes safety, efficiency and environmental stewardship.