Process Operator - Level 1

Solstice Advanced Materials; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Solstice Advanced Materials seeks a hands-on operator for our chemical manufacturing environment. You will participate in continuous improvement, monitor process controls, and support safety, quality and equipment reliability on a day-to-day basis.

The role requires physical capability to work in PPE, operate heavy equipment, and perform routine inspections while contributing to 5S and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in a chemical manufacturing plant.
• Knowledge of safety, quality and process controls.
• Physically capable of climbing stairs, wearing PPE, handling heavy valves and lifting up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Participates in continuous improvement events and 5S activities.
• Operates and troubleshoots complex equipment in chemical processes.
• Monitors data from controllers and adjusts operations as needed.
• Performs routine inspections and records operating data.
• Supports Emergency Brigade duties and training as required.
• Maintains housekeeping and follows standard operating procedures.

Skills

Chemical plant experience

Safety and quality

Physical fitness

Driver's license

TWIC eligibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Solstice Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals, additives, metals, films and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals, refrigeration, semiconductors and military protection. Solstice is making the world safer, cleaner and enabling the modernization of a growing middle class by enhancing our customer offerings through a differentiated portfolio of chemistries, materials, value-added solutions and superior customer service. Our mission is to attract, retain and develop diverse and highly motivated, entrepreneurial employees striving to flawlessly deliver superior value to our customers every day.

Job Description

Solstice Advanced Materials is a global supplier of fluorine products, fine chemicals, additives, metals, films and fibers for products including pharmaceuticals, refrigeration, semiconductors and military protection. Solstice is making the world safer, cleaner and enabling the modernization of a growing middle class by enhancing our customer offerings through a differentiated portfolio of chemistries, materials, value-added solutions and superior customer service. Our mission is to attract, retain and develop diverse and highly motivated, entrepreneurial employees striving to flawlessly deliver superior value to our customers every day.

Responsibilities

• Participates in continuous improvement events and routinely participates in 5S activities.
• Actively participates in shift relief (Tier 1 meeting).
• Operates complex equipment such as controls that regulate mix, feed, and flow of chemicals including responsibility for proper functioning of equipment in Apollo units.
• Observes data from controllers and recorders to make process changes and troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment.
• Redirects or shuts off feeder lines during emergencies and alerts supervisor of action taken.
• Participates on process improvement teams.
• Makes scheduled routine inspections of operating areas to observe operating conditions and reports any irregularities.
• Creates work notifications on equipment needing repair in operating area.
• Collects and records operating data, runs variety of routine control checks during operations and makes appropriate operational changes.
• Makes process changes as necessary to meet various operational requirements.
• Makes minor repairs to operating equipment as needed.
• Follows standard practices and procedures as established for plant operations.
• Modifies/Reviews operating procedures on an annual basis.
• Required member of emergency brigade.
• Potential OJT certification and training of new operators as required.
• Performs all necessary housekeeping duties in area.
• Hazardous waste sampling, hazardous waste packaging/loading duties, container marking and labeling, hazardous waste container handling and management, respond to chemical spills and releases, and conduct and document routine inspections

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Experienced in a chemical manufacturing plant
• Knowledgeable in safety, quality and process controls
• Able to climb 200 foot of stairs at times, Able to work in PPE, Able to open close valves up to 100 lbs of force, Able to lift up to 100 pounds.
• Valid driver's license
• TWIC Card eligible

We Value

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience with OSHA/PSM regulations
• Some experience working within a manufacturing environment

Compensation

The annual base hourly range for this position is $34 Per Hour. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business consideration.

Benefits Of Working For Solstice Adanved Materials

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

• employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays

About Solstice

Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

About Us

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .