Process Control Operator – Chemical Plant & Batch Systems

4142 Evonik Corporation_4142; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Hopewell, VA is seeking a chemical operator to support the manufacture of products in the HPE-1 and SiC plants. You will handle raw materials, loading recipes, monitoring processes, and ensure safe operation of equipment while following written instructions.

You must have a high school education, at least one year in a chemical plant, basic math, ability to read logs and operate DCS, and be available for rotating shifts and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related course work preferred.
• A minimum of one year of relevant work experience in a chemical plant.
• Ability to understand and operate a distributed process control system, personal computer and associated software systems.
• Ability to demonstrate basic math skills, manage time and determine priorities in order to meet daily plant requirements.
• Ability to carry out routine verbal and written instructions and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends as scheduled.
• Must be able to operate forklift truck and be capable of passing certification testing.

Responsibilities

• Calculating ratios, percentages and other math functions.
• Completing paperwork on transfers, packaging, tank wagons, etc.
• Written communication in the shift log.
• Automatic and manual charging, controlling, sampling reactions and process vessels using DCS per written instructions.
• Use DCS Control System Batch Interface to load recipes and control and troubleshoot batches.
• Making blends and sampling.
• Recording process data on batch logs, batch records and inventory control records.
• Making process changes per procedural instructions.
• Transferring products/raw materials to and from rail cars, tanks, reactors, drums, totes, etc. to storage tanks, unloading finished products to tote bins or drums, as directed.
• Handling hazardous materials safely.
• General plant maintenance.
• Maintain housekeeping and safe work conditions.

Skills

Math skills

DCS systems

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

High-school education

Job description

Evonik Corporation in Hopewell, VA is seeking a chemical operator to support the manufacture of products in the HPE-1 and SiC plants. You will handle raw materials, loading recipes, monitoring processes, and ensure safe operation of equipment while following written instructions.

You must have a high school education, at least one year in a chemical plant, basic math, ability to read logs and operate DCS, and be available for rotating shifts and forklift certification.