Process Technician - PTA Plant Operator (Rotating Shifts)

INEOS Belgium; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

INEOS Aromatics is seeking a Process Technician to monitor, regulate, and operate PTA production equipment on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. The role requires strong adherence to safety practices and the ability to work in all weather conditions at our Wando, South Carolina site.

You will start up and shut down the unit, adjust processes for optimal operation, troubleshoot alarms, and coordinate with maintenance and other teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience, or 4 years military experience, or related technical associate’s degree, or three years of experience troubleshooting equipment.
• Passing score on pre-employment tests, including mechanical aptitude, reading & mathematics.
• Ability to read & follow detailed operating, maintenance and safety procedures.
• Ability to routinely work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Ability to routinely climb stairs & ladders that can exceed 200 ft in total span with break decks.
• Ability to lift & carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to open and close large valves.
• Ability to put on respirators and other safety equipment.
• Willingness & ability to be on call including nights, weekends & holidays.
• Willingness & ability to relocate to or commute to the Ineos Cooper River Plant without company assistance.
• Willingness & ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Work with diverse groups to achieve results and maintain positive working relationships.
• Understands and adheres to SHE processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Start up, operate and shut down the process unit following procedures.
• Make adjustments to equipment for safe and optimal operation.
• Troubleshoot abnormal process situations.
• Monitor DCS and respond to process alarms.
• Work with maintenance to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Collect samples with PPE and proper sampling methods.
• Perform energy isolations safely.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Communicate across teams and with external partners.
• Transfer knowledge to others and maintain records.

Skills

Industrial experience

Safety compliance

PPE experience

Procedures reading

On-call availability

Relocation readiness

Emergency response

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

INEOS Aromatics is seeking a Process Technician to monitor, regulate, and operate PTA production equipment on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule. The role requires strong adherence to safety practices and the ability to work in all weather conditions at our Wando, South Carolina site.

You will start up and shut down the unit, adjust processes for optimal operation, troubleshoot alarms, and coordinate with maintenance and other teams.