PVC Operator

Westlake Chemical Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westlake Chemical Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a production operator to monitor and operate the PVC production process, including raw material charging, polymerization, blowdown, drying, and bulk loading of resin. The role requires careful data collection and adherence to SOPs for safe, efficient operations.

Responsibilities include operating support equipment, completing shipment paperwork, maintaining housekeeping, and assisting with maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Two year college degree.
• 3-5 years of industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment for the Manufacture, stripping, separation, drying, and loading of PVC resin within guidelines of the SOPs.
• Operates support equipment for the PVC process, including cooling towers and process water systems.
• Completes paperwork and inspections for shipment of bulk PVC cars and unloading of VCM monomer to storage.
• Performs routine data collection and records observations; responds to abnormalities.
• Maintains housekeeping in the PVC plant and disposes of waste per procedures.
• Completes other duties to meet Production Dept. goals safely and cost-effectively.
• Issues General Work Permits and prepares equipment for maintenance and contractor personnel.

Education

Two year college degree

Job description

SUMMARY:

• Monitors and operates the PVC production process, including raw material charging, polymerization, blowdown, stripping, drying, and bulk loading of resin; monomer recovery and storage of VCM

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates equipment for the Manufacture, stripping, separation, drying, and loading of PVC resin within guidelines of the (JWI) Standard Operating Procedures.
• Operates support equipment for the PVC process; including cooling tower, chilled and hot water, demineralizing and reverse osmotic process water, and steam generation.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and inspections for shipment of bulk PVC cars and unloading of VCM monomer to storage.
• Performs routine data collection and recording as scheduled and responds to correct observed abnormalities.
• Maintains housekeeping in the PVC plant and cleans up after job tasks using proper disposal procedures.
• Completes other routine or non-routine duties as necessary to meet Production Dept. goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.
• Issues General Work Permits and prepares equipment for maintenance and contractor personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two year college degree. 3-5 years of industrial experience.

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.