Chemical Operator

RESPONSIBILITIES

​Accepts responsibility for his/her own safety and health. Performs assigned duties in a manner that is safe and protective of the environment. Follows operating procedures to ensure a safe and environmentally protective workplace. Observes and reports all incidents and unsafe conditions. Takes an active interest in improving safety and the environmental protection.

Building steam, water, nitrogen, compressed air processing and control systems used to maintain or operate process equipment or not otherwise covered under other job descriptions.

Building equipment MCC’s and other equipment de-energizing locations

General building equipment not covered under other job descriptions such as heating/air conditioning, electrical outlets, lighting, powered cleaning tools, fork lifts, etc.

General building dumpsters, trash containers and designated waste material management receptacles

General building safety equipment not covered under other job descriptions process areas such as fire extinguishers, safety showers, hand alarms, exit signs, evacuation alarms, absorbent rolls, etc.

Other building equipment not covered under other job descriptions used to supplement or assist tasks such as lifting devices, material storage areas, forklifts, pallet jacks, etc.

Building drum Melter and associated process and control systems

Building drum recovery and filling station equipment

Building hose stations and fire water protection systems

Inventories and orders designated building supplies

Hazardous Waste Responsibility

Building control rooms, restrooms, and break rooms

Drum dumping, filling and handling equipment and surrounding equipment operations area access aisles

Building ingress/egress, emergency exits and primary building traffic aisles

Building platforms, stairways, ladders and walkways to access and/or operate assigned equipment

Equipment storage areas and/or locations

Building trench and drain systems and area roadways

Building non-process areas not covered in other job descriptions

DP Office garage storage area

Complete building equipment non-process safety inspections

Monitors and coordinates building waste recovery and disposal activities

Performs designated documentation and transaction reporting

Inventories and orders designated building supplies

Performs routine semi-skilled equipment maintenance tasks and/or assisting maintenance personnel on equipment repairs

Cleans and prepares equipment for maintenance

Ability to use tools and equipment required to perform essential functions of the job

Proper relief or appropriate communication

Instructs, trains, and assists other Chemical Operators.

Efficient management of time and resources to meet production and maintenance scheduled and daily goals

Performs all other duties as assigned by production management.

REQUIREMENTS

High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related course work preferred

2+ years’ experience in industrial manufacturing setting OR relevant work experience in industrial chemical plant

Safety training or emergency response experience preferred

Ability to understand and be able to operate a personal computer and associated software systems

Ability to manage time and determine priorities in order to meet daily plant requirements

Ability to understand and carry out routine verbal and written instructions

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical mobility and agility required, for example climbing stairs, climbing ladders, working off scaffolding, prolonged stooping, stretching, and bending and confined space entry.

Requires working in a rotating shift environment including weekends and holidays.

Requires adequate physical strength to preform the essential job tasks (for example: ability to lift 50 lbs. without mechanical assistance.)

Requires working outdoors with frequent exposure to weather and temperature extremes.

Exposure to prolonged physical activity (for example: 12 hour shifts).

Sensory facilities needed to safely perform the job duties that allow a person to react to potential or immediate hazardous conditions and to take appropriate action.

Ability to wear required PPE such as respiratory protection, safety harness, and full protection suit as well as common protective or safety equipment including but not limited to safety shoes, eye protection, hand protection, hearing protection, hard hats, etc

Summary Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: The starting range for this position is $26.73

Evonik offers a comprehensive benefit package, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. Benefits included, but not limited to:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Emma Martinez [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation