Process Operator – Chemical Plant & Batch Control

Evonik group; Hopewell, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik Corporation in Hopewell, Virginia, seeks a chemical operator for the HPE-1 and SiC plants. You will receive and store raw materials, make, package and store intermediates and final products in a safe, compliant environment.

The role requires at least one year of chemical-plant experience, ability to operate a distributed control system, and the capacity to work rotating shifts. Compensation ranges $31-$35 per hour with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related coursework 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 to meet daily plant requirements.
• Ability to carry out routine verbal and written instructions and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends as scheduled.
• Must be able to operate forklift truck and pass 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 system

Forklift operation

Education

High-school education

Tools

DCS Control System

Batch logging software

Job description

Evonik Corporation in Hopewell, Virginia, seeks a chemical operator for the HPE-1 and SiC plants. You will receive and store raw materials, make, package and store intermediates and final products in a safe, compliant environment.

The role requires at least one year of chemical-plant experience, ability to operate a distributed control system, and the capacity to work rotating shifts. Compensation ranges $31-$35 per hour with opportunities for growth and development.