Powerhouse Operator
Powerhouse Operator
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ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical a member of the DIC Group is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions color and display technologies functional products electronic materials and products for the automotive and healthcare with DIC Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22000 employees worldwide the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coperatief U.A. the Netherlands and is headquartered in Parsippany New Jersey U.S.A. For more information please visit our website at connect with us onLinkedInorTwitter
Job Title: Powerhouse Operator
Location: Newport DE
POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:
The Powerhouse Operator performs all daily utility related activities and operations for the site utilities including operation of steam generating boilers wastewater and storm water management systems fugitive emissions thermal oxidizer plant air compressors monitoring of nitrogen production and purchased water pumps. You will also support the Metasheen operation. You will be responsible for ensuring that the production objectives are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Start up monitor trouble shoot and shut down all operations that produce site utilities; control of these operations via Wonderware HMI & PLC.
- Support maintenance with breakdowns in all utility operations.
- Monitor Metasheen for critical alarms when the operation is idling or when no Metasheen operator is present.
- Special procedures for example: Permit to Work equipment lockouts electrical isolations.
- Operate heavy equipment (fork truck).
- Review performance losses (lost time) and process anomalies with the supervisor.
- Assist in achieving site financial targets and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
- Housekeeping and 5S sustainability.
- Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Councils Responsible Care by protecting the environment health safety and security of our employees contractors carriers distributors visitors customers and neighbors.
- Be knowledgeable of and follow all EH&S practices including but not limited to: manage waste movements according to satellite and/or 90-day accumulation requirements inspect air contaminant sources and institute corrective action for out-of-spec conditions prevent releases into the sewer and/or storm water systems by following BMPs (best management practices) activate emergency response procedures in case of spills or other emergencies.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory policies regarding boiler and thermal oxidizer operation. Record hourly and daily averages and maintain accurate logs.
- Comply with the requirements of the ISO9001:2105 Quality Management System.
REQUIRED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
- HS Diploma or GED
- Commitment to providing 24-hour Powerhouse & Infrastructure coverage through scheduled 12-hour rotating shifts.
- Effective communication skills and an ability to interact with both internal and external resources via telephone radio cell phone or computer-based messaging.
- Computer skills: Microsoft Office Capable of working computer-based Human Machine Interfaces (Wonderware) with interfaces to PLC systems.
- Ability to understand and work with utility operations equipment trouble shoot instrumentation & control systems and perform basic analytical tests on boiler operations in order to ensure operational reliability and continuous steam generation.
- 4 years experience in production operations.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
Twelve-hour rotating shifts (four positions). Dependable verbal shift relief on time (shift change at 5:15 AM and 5:15 PM). Flexibility to work nights weekends and holidays. Willingness to work overtime hours providing shift coverage as needed.
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k)match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Suns policy that applicants for employment are recruited selected and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion creed national origin age gender sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.
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Employment Type
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