Operator

Evonik

Calvert City (KY)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Kentucky seeks a hands-on technician to operate complex systems, perform maintenance, and optimize quality under supervision. You will join a team, receive on-the-job training, and contribute to HS&E compliance while following established procedures.

Position offers opportunities for development and growth within a values-driven, equal-opportunity environment. On-site work with a focus on safe, efficient operations and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Requirements include Secondary / Intermediate + (5 GCSE)
  • Good understanding of straightforward procedures or systems
  • Clear verbal communication and ability to provide guidance as needed
  • Ability to plan, organize and oversee activities with guidance to meet business objectives
  • Ability to develop and interpret policies and procedures aligning with organizational goals
  • Ability to review and create reports and identify risks in production processes

Responsibilities

  • Operate complex systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity
  • Perform routing activities using existing systems and protocols
  • Assist in installing complex systems and conduct inspections of equipment
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and preventive maintenance
  • Conduct analyses, quality tests and inspections requiring independent judgment
  • Follow HS&E policies to identify and mitigate risks and safeguard people and environment

Job description

What we offer

You will work on exciting and challenging topics together with a team in an ultra-modern, innovative and creative environment. Intensive on-the-job training with expert colleagues guarantees you will quickly become familiar with your duties and perform them independently. Performance related pay and the opportunity for personal and professional development are of course part of the package. Since 2009 Evonik Industries AG has been certified as a family-friendly company by the German Hertie Foundation.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Operate complex systems, adjusting processes to optimize quality and productivity. Also responsible for carrying out new product trails and for generating solutions to complex inefficiencies.
  • Provide operational support by performing a range of route activities using existing systems and protocols.
  • Help to install complex systems and conduct inspections of equipment with guidance.
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment for emergency repairs and carry out preventive maintenance routines.
  • Conduct complex analyses, quality tests and inspections that require a high level of independent judgment.
  • Follow the organization’s HS&E policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; to identify and mitigate risks, and to safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Secondary / Intermediate + (5 GCSE)
  • Sound experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems
  • Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
  • Manages and applies safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.
  • Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
  • Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.
  • Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.
  • Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to review and create relevant, lucid and effective reports.
  • Identifies, assesses, prioritises and manages risks in a production process with guidance (but not constant supervision)

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations

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