OxyChem Chemical Operator

Oxychem; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development opportunities

Supportive workplace environment

Job summary

Oxychem in Cincinnati seeks a Blending Operator to efficiently operate sodium silicate production processes. This role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and effective communication. Core responsibilities include operating equipment, monitoring performance metrics, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess skills in fluid transfer, and dry material handling processes, and communication. Oxychem offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Proficient in operation of process equipment during all phases.
• Experience in fluid and dry material transfer processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the team.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate silicate product processes and equipment.
• Facilitate shift changes and meet target outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with EPA and City permits.

Skills

Fluid transfer process

Dry material handling

Communication with teams

Basic chemical tests

Tools

SAP

Lab Manager software

Job description

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OxyChemOxyChem, 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.**Essential functions for Blending Operator role in order to fulfill the Primary Function stated above include:***The intent of the role is to be an active team member working with other Silicate Blender-Certifiers, Stationary Engineers, and Dissolver Operators.*The **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.* They will attend and participate in the demand planning meeting.* They will 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,* They will complete all required equipment rounds, critical item inspections, and document any findings in any required format.* They will utilize SAP and write notifications for the items they find. The notification # will also be entered into the logbook. They will follow any other responsibilities required by the routine maintenance process.* They will utilize SAP for the reviewing and entering shipping schedules, product data, etc.* They will complete any other tasks that the supervisor assigned. This may include items not listed in this document or an item on other job description.* They will follow all of Oxy Chem’s policies, procedures and guidelines. This includes the operational excellence guideline.* Be able to perform all of the proper lab analysis with the equipment.* Be able to use Lab Manager software, PI, and the blender spreadsheets.* They will complete monthly critical item checks and MYCORE4.* They will complete quarterly a job observation and a key procedure evaluation.*