Pilot Plant Operator — Night Shift (12-Hour)

Lubrizol Corporation; Wickliffe (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus plans

401(k) match + ADP contribution

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid holidays, vacation, and parental/

Job summary

Lubrizol is seeking a Pilot Plant Operator for the night shift to safely operate chemical processing equipment and support development and production tasks. You will work with process development engineers and production teams on laboratory and pilot-scale operations, using a range of reactors and analytical methods.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, the ability to read process parameters, and the discipline to maintain accurate data records while complying with SOPs and safety

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent; 10+ years in manufacturing or chemical process development.
• Demonstrated understanding of hazard materials and safety procedures (MSDS, JSA).
• OHSA PSM and Process Hazard Analysis knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal/written).
• Ability to plan tasks, work independently, and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate industrial process equipment following PPE and safety procedures.
• Process chemical products using batch sheet instructions and adjust parameters as needed.
• Read and interpret process parameters in the field and via DCS/BATCH systems.
• Set up and process raw materials in development lab using standard lab equipment.
• Collect samples, perform lab analyses, and record data accurately.
• Track/record process information and production data.
• Participate in plant emergency response training and drills.
• Maintain housekeeping and safety audits on the plant floor.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Task planning

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DCS (Delta/Delta V)

Data historians

In-line analytics tools

Job description

Lubrizol is seeking a Pilot Plant Operator for the night shift to safely operate chemical processing equipment and support development and production tasks. You will work with process development engineers and production teams on laboratory and pilot-scale operations, using a range of reactors and analytical methods.

The role requires a strong safety mindset, the ability to read process parameters, and the discipline to maintain accurate data records while complying with SOPs and safety