REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• An associates degree in process technology is a strong plus.
• At least three years of experience working in a plant or refinery setting are preferred.
• Familiarity with DCS commonly used in chemical manufacturing is highly desired.
• Good organizational, troubleshooting, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Willingness to work rotating 12 hour shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays.
• Candidates must be able to pass Cobra and Ramsey test.

• Operate furnaces, boilers, mixers, pelletizers, pumps, blowers, and other process equipment to meet quality and production targets.
• Monitor and perform field checks of process equipment and systems to ensure proper operation.
• Perform routine operational tasks, such as taking and recording readings, collecting samples, and conducting inspections.
• Respond to unplanned events that impact plant operations and production.
• Operate the distributed control system (DCS) that manages many aspects of plant operations.
• Complete production reports, documents, and logs as required, including documenting environmental releases, complete accident reports, update and maintain shift logs and related records.
• Monitor production parameters to ensure finished product will meet internal and customer quality specifications.
• Manage record keeping and maintain documentation that are related to the manufacturing process, enter process data into SAP system, and ensure accuracy of information and data input.