Process Operator I - Rhome

A-Gas in the Americas; Rhome (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k)

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Training initiatives

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

A-Gas is hiring a Process Operator I in Texas to support the operation of state-of-the-art refrigerant distillation columns. You will perform setups, teardowns, transfers, bulk movements and safety checks to help increase gas processing capacity at the site.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and chemical process experience or an associates degree, with HazMat and EPA 608 certifications obtainable. Expect a 12-hour shift, rotating days/nights, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 2+ years chemical process experience or an Associates degree preferred.
• HazMat and EPA 608 certifications must be obtainable.
• Excellent math skills and mechanical aptitude are required.
• Experience in manufacturing or chemical production is preferred.
• Experience with pumps, hoses, compressors, PMS, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel/Word) is expected.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operation of the distillation column with Operator II and Lead Operator support.
• Monitor tank farm and facility controls (pressure gauges, scale monitors).
• Report faults and maintenance issues to leadership to ensure safety and quality.
• Update daily production results, leak checks, and performance by task.
• Promote a Health and Safety culture and safe practices.
• Uphold company health and safety policies.
• Ensure quality control is implemented on a continuous basis.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Skills

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Chemical process experience

Pumps

Hose

Compressors

PMS

Lockout Tag Out

Microsoft 365 (Excel/Word)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

HazMat Certification

EPA 608 Certification

Tools

Pumps

Hose

Compressors

PMS

Lockout Tag Out

Job description

A-Gas is a global leader in the responsible lifecycle management of specialty chemicals and gases. As the world's largest halocarbon reclamation company, we are constantly striving to drive technology and innovation into our business to continue to provide our customers with the best environmental solutions. For more information on A-Gas, please visit us at www.agas.com/us.

Process Operator I

The Process Operator I is responsible to support the running of our state-of-the-art refrigerant distillation columns. In this role, you will complete process setups, teardowns, transfers, bulk tank movements, and safety checks. The Process Operator role is a vital part of our goal to increase gas processing capacity at our site, come join our growing team in a career with A-Gas.

Why A-Gas?

Starting pay $25 - $28 depending on experience. A-Gas offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, professional certifications, and a tuition reimbursement program. It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us!

Shift Work Expectations

• 12 hours 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, or 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM
• The schedule is a rotation of 4 days on 3 days off, then 3 days on 4 days off
• Each shift rotates quarterly from days to nights
• Enjoy 3 or 4 days off a week making this an ideal schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain safe operation of the distillation column by assisting the Operator II and Lead Operator in work assignments, managing the production of Blends, Chemical Transfers, ISO movements.
• Support the daily supervision and monitoring of tank farm and facility controls, (pressure gauges, scale monitors).
• Report any faults, site, and maintenance issues to leadership to ensure site safety and product quality.
• Responsible for updating daily production results, leak check results, and performance by task.
• Encourage and participate in a Health and Safety culture to ensure a safe practicing environment.
• Uphold company policy and practices for self and peers, related to health and safety.
• Responsible for ensuring that quality control is implemented on a constant basis.
• Any other tasks, as required

Essential

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualification

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• 2+ years Chemical Process Experience or Associates Degree preferred
• Must be able to obtain HazMat Certification and EPA 608 Certification
• Must have excellent math skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Experience in manufacturing, or in the Chemicals industry or Production Processes
• Previous experience with Pumps, Hose, Compressors, PMS, Lockout Tag Out
• Experience with Microsoft 365, including Excel/Word

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.