Production - Plant Operator

Colonial Group; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Texas seeks a Plant Operator to support carbon black production. You will start up and operate reactor systems, monitor processes, and document measurements to ensure product specifications are met. Safety, accuracy, and adherence to procedures are essential in this role.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and completion of the company Plant Operator training program. Experience in manufacturing operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Precise documentation skills.
• Successful completion of internal Plant Operator training program.

Responsibilities

• Execute plant start up tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate various process equipment including reactors, filters, pumps and centrifuges per procedures.
• Set up and adjust control and indicator devices.
• Monitor reactor changes and document product properties and composition.
• Maintain gauges, shift production logs and note equipment malfunctions.
• Manage oil/salt ratios and assist with grade changes as needed.
• Perform routine PM tasks and emergency shutdown procedures.
• Draw product samples to verify specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Plant Operator training program

Job description

The role of Plant Operator is integral in the carbon black manufacturing process. Plant Operators follow an intricate process of combining raw materials, monitoring reactors, utilizing various types of chemical processing equipment, and documenting results to ensure the creation of various grades of carbon black.

Essential Functions

• Execute plant start up tasks in an efficient, safe and effective manner
• Operate a variety of process equipment, including reaction systems, filters, reactors, pumps, and centrifuges in compliance with prescribed operating procedures.
• Follow established operating procedures to create various grades of carbon black including but not limited to:
• Set up and adjust controlling and indicator devices
• Monitor and record reactor changes, noting changes in chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of product.
• Adjust valves and controls to maintain system at specified temperature, pressure, and flow levels
• Maintain log of gauge readings, shift production, and equipment malfunctions
• Monitor the salt and oil ratio up/down during the process
• Properly PM micros
• Execute reactor lighting procedure safely and effectively
• Calculate the time that certain grades of carbon black need to be in a tank to reach required production targets
• Recognize the roles of all chemicals and additives that go into as well as how and when each need to be integrated into the operation process
• Exercise extensive knowledge of reactors, bag filters and blowers and how to operate each in various situations during operation
• Change, handle, replace oil tubes (weighing 30-40 pounds each); micro screens (20-30 pounds each); powder pumps (50-75 pounds) at a minimum two times per week (most items will need to be managed with no assistance)
• Draw product samples for testing to ensure product meets specifications
• Ability to effectively and safely initiate and complete grade changes
• Execute emergency shutdown procedures efficiently and safely
• Perform additional duties as required by supervision.
• ISO responsibility within your department.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must have an impeccable attention to detail
• Precise documentation skills
• Successful completion of TCCB’s internal Plant Operator training program

Preferred Education and Experience

• 1-2 years in manufacturing operations experience
• Solid analytical and math skills