DCS Operator: Chemical Plant Control & Safety

Lion Copolymer Geismar, LLC; Port Neches (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lion Copolymer Geismar, LLC is seeking a DCS Operator to direct the flow of production for each shift in Port Neches, TX. You will operate and tend equipment to control chemical changes and monitor process conditions to ensure safety, efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities include adjusting controls, recording data, performing quality tests, coordinating with supervision, and responding to emergencies while maintaining housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Minimum of 7 years of plant operator experience with hazardous materials.
• Associate degree (two-year college or technical school).

Responsibilities

• Move control settings to adjust equipment speeds and outputs.
• Monitor instruments, meters, lights, and indicators to verify process conditions.
• Operate chemical processes using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
• Record operating data and test results for quality control.
• Coordinate with supervisors to address safety and efficiency issues.
• Take samples and conduct quality tests to verify product standards.
• Regulate or shut down equipment in emergencies as directed.
• Notify maintenance for malfunctions and adjust power, steam, water or air supplies.
• Inspect units such as towers and tanks to ensure optimal operation.
• Direct workers operating machinery controlling material flow.
• Turn valves to regulate product flow through tanks and drums.
• Calculate material requirements or yields from formulas.
• Gauge tank levels with calibrated rods.
• Document work orders in SAP promptly.
• Maintain housekeeping and 5S standards in operational areas.
• Complete all required paperwork.

Education

High School/GED

Associate degree

Job description

Lion Copolymer Geismar, LLC is seeking a DCS Operator to direct the flow of production for each shift in Port Neches, TX. You will operate and tend equipment to control chemical changes and monitor process conditions to ensure safety, efficiency and product quality.

Responsibilities include adjusting controls, recording data, performing quality tests, coordinating with supervision, and responding to emergencies while maintaining housekeeping standards.