OxyChem Chemical Operator

Oxy Chemical Corp; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company in Cincinnati is looking for a Blending Operator to operate and maintain equipment for sodium silicate products. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, proficiency in math, and the ability to work in a team. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a process technology background, or relevant experience in a chemical environment. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or completed GED.
• Process Technology Degree OR minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in math and reading comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient operation of blending processes and equipment.
• Communicate daily maintenance needs with supervisor.
• Document daily process performance metrics and facilitate team meetings.

Skills

Proficiency in math

Excellent communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Teamwork

Mechanical reasoning

Education

High School diploma or GED

Process Technology Degree or 2 years relevant work experience

Tools

SAP

Microsoft applications

Job description

Overview

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

Primary Function

Manufacture sodium silicate products working as a member of an empowered team to safely operate, drive improvement, and maintain ownership of the Cincinnati Silicates Operations department.

Responsibilities

• Blending Operator role is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of processes and equipment to store, transfer, blend, sample, and load silicate products. Role specific functions include:
• Proficient in operation of the process during Start-up, Run, Idle, Shutdown, and all other process condition steps for all of the tank farm and blending related equipment and operations.
• Proficient in fluid transfer process (starting/stopping/troubleshooting pumps, opening/closing valves, sampling, etc.).
• Proficient in dry material handling process (starting/stopping/troubleshooting conveyors, elevators, pneumatic transport, etc.).
• Communicate with internal and external teams as needed.
• Facilitate shift change meeting and daily work activities for the operations team to meet target outcomes by planning and distributing work, monitoring progress, and communicating status to the work group and leadership teams for specific day-to-day job assignments.
• Input daily process performance metrics, document issues and/or solutions, and facilitate daily review with work group, support, and leadership teams.
• Communicate daily department maintenance needs to the Process Supervisor, Maintenance Coordinator, and work group to ensure critical work is properly prioritized.
• Lead team activities during emergency outages by communicating priorities and coordinating efforts.
• Proficient in and provide support responsible for verifying and recording plant performance relative to EPA and City permits, including daily compliance monitoring.
• Support other operator personnel as necessary by performing rounds, monitoring/reacting to alarms, writing permits, etc.
• Assist Dissolver Operator and Stationary Engineer during upsets, power failures, etc.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety responsibilities per plant standards for assigned operating areas.
• Lubricate, inspect and clean equipment within the area.
• During downtime, perform miscellaneous plant duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Prepare operating logs, SPC charts, field notes and any other form of documentation required for the plant as assigned to their area. This may be in paper or digital format.
• Operate the related controls including visual check, temperature checks and analysis of all operating data for blending and loading.
• Handle raw material paperwork.
• Handle and understand shipping and loading paperwork.
• Perform basic chemical tests and math calculations per written procedures.
• Maintain department shipping records and paperwork.
• Perform light maintenance such as changing stir lines, installing steam lines, strainer clean-outs, etc.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards.
• Operate flash tanks, strainers, pilot dissolver, and related equipment.
• Share overtime shipping requirements.
• Attend and participate in demand planning meetings.
• Respond to emails from the supply chain and sales teams.
• During down time or slower periods, perform work as directed by supervisor such as general plant clean up.
• Attend all monthly safety meetings, town halls, visitor meetings, scheduled training, and morning meetings.
• Complete all required equipment rounds, critical item inspections, and document any findings in the required format.
• Utilize SAP and write notifications for items found; the notification number will be entered into the logbook. Follow any other responsibilities required by the routine maintenance process.
• Utilize SAP for reviewing and entering shipping schedules, product data, etc.
• Complete any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. This may include items not listed in this document or another job description.
• Follow all of OxyChem’s policies, procedures and guidelines, including the operational excellence guideline.
• Be able to perform all proper lab analyses with the equipment.
• Be able to use Lab Manager software, PI, and the blender spreadsheets.
• Complete monthly critical item checks and MYCORE4; complete quarterly a job observation and a key procedure evaluation.
• Participate/complete all training on time, including in-person scheduled training on schedule and days off.
• Complete the supervisor night notes; if unable, notify the supervisor.
• Maintain Blending Operator qualification and understand duties to ensure proper housekeeping and safety.
• Assist during periods of operator training as a trainer/support operator.
• Communicate effectively with all personnel, including customers and vendors.
• Operate all facets of the silicate filtering process including cleaning; operation of filters includes periods of physical labor to clean residues for proper disposal; operation includes filtering, blending and adjusting product to meet all customer requirements.
• Perform basic chemical tests, operate lab equipment to complete analysis for operation and shipping paperwork.
• Maintain and prepare operational and shipping paperwork, including SPC/SQC methods.
• Maintain a safe, clean working area in accordance with plant safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Perform shipping and storage operations of filtered product including loading and testing of tank trucks, drums; adhering to all loading SOPs.
• Provide efficient planning and scheduling of filter operation to maintain finished product to meet customer requirements. Recommend task/man hour plans, raw material requirements, process materials requirements, and miscellaneous equipment/part needs. Maintain area inventory of supplies and parts for filtering process.
• During slow periods or downtime, perform laborer assignments plant-wide.
• Obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift per plant policies.
• Physically capable of handling bagged material or drummed material which requires lifting and manual exertion.
• Basic reading and math skills to handle bills of lading, labeling, and additional miscellaneous shipping and receiving papers.
• Loading and unloading of bulk material.
• Labeling of packaged material per OSHA and DOT standards.
• Standard shift: 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. The day and start time depend on shipping needs. Weekends may be scheduled depending on business need.
• Rotate through all areas to maintain competency and qualifications.
• Ability to provide coverage to the Filter Operator and Warehouse Operator areas based on plant operating conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or completed GED.
• Process Technology Degree OR minimum of 2 years relevant work experience (e.g. production, packaging, loading, or maintenance) in a chemical plant or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in math, reading comprehension, and mechanical reasoning with strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a rotating shift; weekends; holidays; overtime; and respond to callouts.
• Ability and willingness to serve as a member of Emergency Response Team.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 55 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Good working knowledge of SAP
• Proactive in helping others complete tasks

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• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.

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