OPERATOR 3

Nouryon; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career progression

Benefits

Paid time off

Learning & development

Job summary

Nouryon in Augusta, GA is seeking a Chemical Operator to safely run chemical production through DeltaV control systems and field equipment. The role blends control room operations with hands-on field work in a collaborative environment.

You will monitor processes, perform sampling and testing, troubleshoot issues, and participate in continuous improvement. The position reports to Production Manager and offers stability and growth within a global leader in specialty chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong experience operating equipment in a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience working safely in a Process Safety Management (PSM) manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting production processes and participating in Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating DuPont shift schedule.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Fluent English and basic computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor chemical production processes using DeltaV and field equipment.
• Perform process monitoring, sampling, laboratory testing, inspections, and equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot process issues, participate in Root Cause Analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct autonomous maintenance, 5S activities, and support plant reliability and asset integrity.
• Record production, quality, and operational data while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, and HSE teams to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

Skills

Equipment operation

PSM experience

Troubleshooting

Root Cause Analysis

Teamwork

Communication

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

DeltaV

SAP R/3

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the job

Join our Augusta manufacturing team where you'll play a critical role in safely operating our chemical production processes while helping ensure quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This position offers a unique combination of control room operations and hands-on field work in a highly collaborative environment.

In your future role as Chemical Operator, you will

• Safely operate and monitor chemical production processes using DeltaV and field equipment while following established operating procedures.
• Perform process monitoring, sampling, laboratory testing, inspections, and equipment operation to ensure safe and efficient production.
• Troubleshoot process issues, participate in Root Cause Analysis, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct autonomous maintenance, 5S activities, and support plant reliability and asset integrity.
• Record production, quality, and operational data while ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Shipping, and HSE teams to maintain safe and reliable plant operations.

We believe you bring

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Strong experience operating equipment in a chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Experience working safely in a Process Safety Management (PSM) manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting production processes and participating in Root Cause Analysis.
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating DuPont shift schedule.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Fluent English and basic computer proficiency.

Great if you have

• Experience using DeltaV distributed control systems.
• Working knowledge of SAP R/3 and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with control room operations.
• Experience performing basic laboratory testing and continuous improvement activities.

We believe you are

You are someone who always puts safety first and takes ownership of your work. You remain calm under pressure and enjoy solving technical problems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You work well with others, communicate openly, and are committed to continuous improvement. You are dependable, accountable, and willing to learn multiple production units while developing new technical skills.

We offer you

At Nouryon, you’ll join a collaborative team where safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement are part of our daily work. This role offers a mix of control room operations and hands-on plant work, allowing you to develop broad technical expertise across multiple production units. In addition, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive hourly compensation with structured progression opportunities.
• Clear career advancement opportunities into higher operator levels and future production leadership roles.
• A stable career with a global leader in specialty chemicals.
• A highly collaborative manufacturing environment focused on safety and operational excellence.
• Comprehensive benefits, bonus eligibility, retirement savings, paid time off, and learning and development opportunities.

Have we got your interest?

This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Manager and based in Augusta, GA.

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