Process Operator
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Job Description
Be an essential element to a brighter future.
We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility energy connectivity and health. Join our valuesled organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves our customers and the planet.
Job Description
Are you inspired by whats next So are we.
When you join the Ketjen team you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the worlds largest and most critical industries from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve peoples lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Ketjen Corporation a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation is currently seeking a Process Operator at our Pasadena TX site.
The Process Operator monitors and controls equipment and instrumentation necessary for batch or continuous operation of chemical process units to produce quality and on specification products in a safe and timely manner.
Basic Duties and Responsibilities
Read and understands training manuals unit operating procedures safety bulletins operating orders PSM DOT EPA OSHA MOCs and other Government Compliance Regulatory.
Read and interpret process diagrams analyzer data computer trends and data.
Monitor and control process instruments such as; transmitters receivers controllers and DCS controls.
Monitor and operate rotating equipment such as; pumps compressors and filter.
Monitor and operate stationary equipment such as; gas fired furnaces process reactors distillation columns driers and storage tanks.
Operate motorized equipment such as trucks scooters and forklifts.
Do basic math necessary to calculate flow rates tank levels and temperature and pressure differentials.
Maintain Read and understand a written log of shift activities as required using computers and programs adopted by company procedures.
Sample products for quality control such as; liquids solids and gases. Some of which may be hazardous and or extremely hot or cold.
Perform simple laboratory procedures.
Load and unload tank trailers cars and portable containers.
Dump and recharge catalyst as needed.
Perform some maintenance procedures as required with regards to time tools and talent.
Climb ladders and stairways as necessary.
Attend Safety meetings and training sessions as required and necessary.
Identify and properly handle hazardous waste which may include proper collection packaging labeling segregation storage use of waste manifest and shipping according to company procedure and instruction.
Must have a Process Technology degree or 2 years or more of experience in a chemical manufacturing role/environment and a High School Diploma or GED
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Computer skills including spreadsheet use
High level of attention to detail procedures and documentation
All of the above duties may be required at times to be performed during adverse weather conditions and in situations likely to produce stress. Operators schedule require that employee will work nights weekends Holidays and overtime as needed. Shift may be either 12 or 8 hour shift as directed by company needs and approval.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Possess good communication skills for interaction with all chemical plant employees. Ability to receive verbal and written direction including plant safety rules policies and procedures and implement without direct supervision.
Efforts Demanded: Lifting up to 50 lbs. frequent walking bending stooping balancing ascending and descending ladders operating various mobile equipment pulling crouching twisting and reaching. Must have near and far vision with clarity at 20 feet of less hear well enough to perceive the nature of sounds and have good depth perception as well as be able to distinguish colors. Requires handling tools and equipment necessary to perform above listed tasks.
Environmental Conditions: Exposure to chemical plant manufacturing facilities. Must work both outside and inside and often in inclement weather conditions. Frequent exposure to noise and vibration. Must be able to distinguish emergency and other alarms and respond according to prescribed procedures.
Hazards: Potential exposure to toxic caustic and pyrophoric chemicals. Proximity to moving mechanical and mobile equipment. Working at various heights i.e.; pipe racks ladders mobile work platforms etc.
Shifts: Must be willing to work 12hour rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
Benefits of Joining Albemarle
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves our teams and our communities. When you join Albemarle you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation a comprehensive benefits package and resources that foster your wellbeing and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future build with purpose and grow together.
Employment Type
Full-Time
