Operator (F/M/X)

Solvay (FR); Longview (WA); On-site; USD 101,206,761 - 156,996,806; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solvay Cares program

Flexible work arrangements (part-time/

Hybrid work arrangements

Job summary

Solvay in Longview, WA is seeking an Operator. You will rotate through Unit Lab, Shipping, Outside, and DCS after a 3-year qualification period, on a rotating 4-on/4-off schedule with 12-hour Days/Nights shifts.

Base pay starts at $35.32/hour with potential to $54.79/hour within three years, plus a comprehensive rewards package including healthcare and parenting leave. Onsite, at-will employment with flexible work arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• Safely operate in a manufacturing environment and follow Solvay Life Saving Rules.
• Comply with DOT regulations and Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements.
• On-time production and shipment while meeting customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect process samples and run lab analyses on samples.
• Assess need for process changes based on results and document actions.
• Follow railcar and trailer loading/unloading schedules and orders.
• Monitor field equipment via inspection, instrumentation, and readings.
• Perform administrative duties: checklists, lockouts, paperwork.
• Monitor chemical production through a Distributive Control System (DCS).

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

About the role

Our Longview team, composed of 42 people, and focuses on safely manufacturing hydrogen peroxide. As an Operator, you will have three years to qualify in the Unit Lab, Shipping, Outside, and DCS. You will rotate through these positions once qualified, working a rotating four-on, four-off, Days/Nights, 12 hour shift schedule.

You will be accountable for: Collecting process samples, running lab analyses on process samples, assessing the need for process changes based on analytical results, and documenting results & actions. Ensure railcar and trailer loading/unloading schedules and orders are followed under Solvay’s quality control procedures and completed on time. Monitoring field equipment (by inspection & instrumentation – walking rounds, observing pressures, levels and temperatures on vessels and rotating equipment or using other visual/audible indication), adjusting, and troubleshooting equipment as needed. Assure administrative duties are completed in an accurate and timely manner: checklist, lockouts, paperwork (reading sheets, inspections, etc.). Monitoring all aspects of chemical process production by a Distributive Control System (DCS).

We offer at-will employment based onsite

About you

High School Diploma or GED required. Competencies: Safe, efficient operations and compliance with Solvay Life Saving Rules and Site Safety Rules. Ensure compliance with DOT regulations and with Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements. On time production and shipment of products while meeting or exceeding customer requirements.

Behaviors

Safety awareness. Teamwork and communication skills. Attention to detail

About the pay and benefits

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is: $35.32 per hour in the United States with the opportunity to progress through a defined training and qualification pathway to $54.79 per hour within three years. Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.

Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.

Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.