Operating Technician at AmSty

Saint James, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Safety Compliance, Equipment Operation, Process Monitoring, Troubleshooting, Preventative Maintenance, Communication, Teamwork, Leadership, Documentation, Fire Brigade Participation, Personal Protective Equipment, Safe Work Permits, Military Experience, Process Technology, Industrial Operations, Environmental Regulations

Industry

Chemical Manufacturing

Description

Overview: This position, located in St. James, Louisiana, operates assigned equipment and areas of the plant in a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible manner. This position works on one of four operating shifts and receives work direction from the assigned Shift Supervisor. The position is required to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays, work overtime as needed and provide standby callout coverage. \n Primary Responsibilities: Follows all plant safety guidelines and policies, including fire-retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment, during the execution of job duties. Complies with all environmental, health, safety, quality, and government regulations. Follows procedures for safe startup, shutdown, and operation of chemical plant equipment. Operates valves, pumps, filters, boilers, heat exchangers, distillation columns, treaters, reactors, and other chemical plant equipment. Monitors performance and health of equipment and processes using field rounds, listening to equipment operation, recording instrument readings, and catching process samples. Communicates effectively with other operators, Shift Supervisors, and the Shift Activity Coordinator. Participate in shift relief meetings relaying key process and equipment information. Performs process and equipment troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues. Performs preventative maintenance and makes minor repairs as required. Writes work notifications to ensure timely equipment repairs. Documents observations and troubleshooting efforts in written logbook entries. Prepares equipment and issues detailed Safe Work Permits. Participates as an active member of the fire brigade. Perform other duties as assigned or needed. Job Requirements/Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Below experience also considered: 2-year associate’s degree in Process Technology Miliary rank of E4 or higher and discharged from the military within the last 2 years with Military Occupational Specialty in: Instrumentation, Electrical, Process Operations, Mechanical, or related disciplines 3 years' experience in operations or maintenance at an industrial manufacturing facility Other Requirements (With or without accommodations): Must be willing and able to work outside, year-round under various weather conditions. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Requires balancing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, reaching and rapid work pace, etc. Must be willing and able to wear an air-purifying respirator and SCBA. Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. Must be willing and able to work at heights above 25 feet by climbing stairs and vertical ladders. Must be willing and able to work in tight, enclosed, or confined spaces. Additional Requirements: Must successfully complete required skills assessment: Console Operator Basic Requirement Assessment (COBRA). Strong leadership, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. Effective written, verbal, and listening communication skills. Good interpersonal skills (develops positive working relationships with co-workers at all levels and within all organizations at the facility) Commitment to personal safety. Must be able to complete the requirements of the formal operator training program. Must have valid TWIC (Transportation Workers Identification Card) or be able to secure one within 30 days. Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future without requiring sponsorship Other Information: To attend to emergencies, successful candidate’s primary residence must be within a defined 55-mile radius of the St. James plant or must be willing to relocate to defined 55-mile radius without relocation assistance. Americas Styrenics will conduct interviews, and the successful candidates must complete a medical screening, functional capacity evaluation, background check, and drug screen prior to employment. \n Relocation is not available with this position. Americas Styrenics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status or marital status. To all recruitment agencies: We are not responsible for any fee related to unsolicited resumes from 3rd party staffing and recruiting agencies (whether submitted through this website or sent directly to employees) unless a written agreement is in place between the agency and Amsty (“Company”) and an authorized Company representative makes a written request to the agency to assist with this requisition. Similarly, no fee will be paid for candidates who apply and claim to be represented by an agency. Any unsolicited resumes, CVs, or other candidate information submitted by an agency will become the property of Company, and no fee will be paid in the event such candidate is hired.

Responsibilities

The Operating Technician operates equipment and areas of the plant safely and reliably while following all safety guidelines. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment performance, troubleshooting issues, and participating in shift relief meetings.