Operator

Orion S.A.; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion S.A. is seeking a plant operations professional to manage the production processes and operate control systems in our carbon black manufacturing facility.

You will work with furnaces, boilers, mixers, and other equipment to meet quality and production targets, while recording readings and maintaining logs. You will monitor equipment and processes, respond to events, and ensure accurate data entry into the SAP system, supporting both internal and customer quality specifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in process technology strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years in a plant or refinery setting preferred.
• Familiarity with chemical manufacturing DCS is highly desired.
• Good organizational, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills required.
• Willingness to rotate 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must pass Cobra and Ramsey tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate furnaces, boilers, mixers, pelletizers, pumps, blowers, and other process equipment to meet quality and production targets.
• Monitor and perform field checks of process equipment and systems to ensure proper operation.
• Perform routine operational tasks, such as taking readings, collecting samples, and conducting inspections.
• Respond to unplanned events that impact plant operations and production.
• Operate the distributed control system (DCS) that manages many aspects of plant operations.
• Complete production reports, documents, and logs as required, including documenting environmental releases, complete accident reports, update and maintain shift logs and related records.
• Monitor production parameters to ensure finished product will meet internal and customer quality specifications.
• Manage record keeping and maintain documentation that are related to the manufacturing process, enter process data into SAP system, and ensure accuracy of information and data input.

Skills

DCS familiarity

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in process technology

Tools

SAP system

DCS systems

Job description

Manage the production processes, operate the control systems and equipment that are used to manufacture carbon black.

Responsibilities:

• Operate furnaces, boilers, mixers, pelletizers, pumps, blowers, and other process equipment to meet quality and production targets.
• Monitor and perform field checks of process equipment and systems to ensure proper operation.
• Perform routine operational tasks, such as taking and recording readings, collecting samples, and conducting inspections.
• Respond to unplanned events that impact plant operations and production.
• Operate the distributed control system (DCS) that manages many aspects of plant operations.
• Complete production reports, documents, and logs as required, including documenting environmental releases, complete accident reports, update and maintain shift logs and related records.
• Monitor production parameters to ensure finished product will meet internal and customer quality specifications.
• Manage record keeping and maintain documentation that are related to the manufacturing process, enter process data into SAP system, and ensure accuracy of information and data input.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• An associates degree in process technology is a strong plus.
• At least three years of experience working in a plant or refinery setting are preferred.
• Familiarity with DCS commonly used in chemical manufacturing is highly desired.
• Good organizational, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Willingness to work rotating 12 hour shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Candidates must be able to pass Cobra and Ramsey test.

EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.