Day Shift Chemical Operator - High-Hazard Plant

ADP, Inc.; Darrow (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

NEXPERA is hiring a Chemical Operator for the Day Shift in Darrow, LA. This role monitors and operates equipment, maintains safety standards, and performs basic maintenance across control room, lab, and site areas.

You will handle SO3 systems, sampling, and process safety tasks while supporting emergency response and training new operators. The position requires 2+ years in an industrial environment, ability to work 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and proficiency with MS Office and basic lab

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to navigate MS Office and Google Suite and learn new systems.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays.
• Willingness to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to work in High Hazard environments.
• Willingness to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, hardhat, protective eyewear.
• Willingness to obtain a boiler license and forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Start up and shut down plant systems (normal and emergency).
• Operate, monitor and control plant systems; inspect equipment and conditions.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance and isolate/lockout when needed.
• Follow and revise procedures and safety protocols as qualified.
• Troubleshoot equipment to restore normal operation.
• Analyze charts and logs to identify problems.
• Train new operators and reinforce safety.
• Perform loading/unloading of railcars and trucks.
• Perform laboratory analysis of products.
• Assist with shipping and clerical duties as required.
• Ensure safety in high hazard areas and participate in Emergency Response.
• Support Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) and Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Coordinate SO3 sampling and process improvements.
• Maintain knowledge of SO3 system and support maintenance planning.
• Serve on Rescue Team and participate in safety procedures.

Skills

High Hazard/Chemical operations

Reading Schematics / P&ID

Forklift operation

Emergency response awareness

Safety and environmental principles

Process control and optimization

Laboratory analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs)

SAP or equivalent Manufacturing Ops software

Job description

NEXPERA is hiring a Chemical Operator for the Day Shift in Darrow, LA. This role monitors and operates equipment, maintains safety standards, and performs basic maintenance across control room, lab, and site areas.

You will handle SO3 systems, sampling, and process safety tasks while supporting emergency response and training new operators. The position requires 2+ years in an industrial environment, ability to work 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and proficiency with MS Office and basic lab