Hydro Operator

Roquette Group; Gurnee (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette Group in Gurnee, Illinois, is seeking a Hydro Operator to support safe, environmental, and quality-compliant plant operations. You will perform Hydrogenation Operator duties and monitor process equipment, with a 24/7 rotating shift schedule in our Gurnee plant.

The role requires standing up to long shifts, handling catalysts and chemicals, and maintaining logs, with responsibilities across safety, equipment operation, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial operations, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to qualify on the Hydrogenation Operator position within the designated timeframe.
• Forklift driving certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and adhere to safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Perform Hydrogenation Operator duties.
• Operate and monitor process equipment using the Foxboro DCS system and field equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections, sampling, troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
• Handle catalyst and process chemicals and perform manual operations as required.
• Collaborate with maintenance, contractors, and plant staff.
• Maintain process logs and records.
• Keep the workplace clean and free of product buildup.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety compliance

Hydrogenation Operator duties

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Foxboro DCS

Forklift operation

Job description

The Role:

We are looking for our next Hydro Operator within our Gurnee Plant team. The Hydro Operator supports safe, environmental and quality-compliant plant operations, performs Hydrogenation Operator duties, and maintains process and workplace standards.

This position works a 24/7 rotating shift schedule. This position is located in Gurnee, Illinois.

Compensation:

The current pay rate for this role is $26.00 per hour. The specific compensation offered to a candidate will be influenced by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

What You'll Do:

• Support and adhere to all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Perform the duties of the Hydrogenation Operator position.
• Operate and monitor process equipment using the Foxboro DCS system and field equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections, process sampling, troubleshooting, and process adjustments.
• Handle catalyst and process chemicals and perform manual operations as required.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel, contractors, and other plant employees.
• Maintain process logs, records, and assigned computer functions.
• Maintain a clean workplace free of product buildup.
• Participate in Process Safety Management (PSM).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• Manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial operations, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to qualify on the Hydrogenation Operator position within the designated timeframe.
• Qualified to drive a fork lift

Work Environment:

• Works in a manufacturing environment, including hot and humid indoor conditions and outdoor conditions in all seasons. Requires rotating 24/7 shift work.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to wear required PPE, dust masks, and full-face respirators; stand and walk for extended periods; climb stairs up to five stories; lift tools, parts, products, and equipment safely; and work around hot liquids, steam systems, and process equipment.
• Must be able to climb stairs; lift 50lbs; work in hot, humid temperatures.
• This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this position. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
• Commonly works in high heat for 30 minutes at a time, sometimes longer.
• Works with hot liquid and steam systems, and around hot piping.
• Occasionally works outside for 60 minutes at a time, sometimes longer, in all seasons.
• Spends extended time monitoring a series of computers.
• Operates processes that are unique technology to Roquette in a highly competitive environment. Disclosure of this process information could cause substantial harm to Roquette’s competitive position.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time position working a 24/7 rotating shift schedule.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.