Assistant Process Operator

• Operates in compliance with all health safety and environmental rules and regulations.
• Interprets lab and process date and adjusts process to maintain quality output.
• Receives inspects and unloads raw material deliveries.
• Operates the Durco filter process.
• Storage of potassium silicate flake sacks.
• Communicates process information and issues with other production operators maintenance & management.
• Maintains production and other company requirements.
• Performs housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Knows and complies with all corporate/plant policies and procedures and demonstrates commitment to responsible care in everyday activities.
• Performs and assists maintenance as directed including preventative maintenance.
• Safe and efficient transfer or liquid sodium silicate wash and water and soft water from silicate in process tanks and adjustments of finished product tanks.
• Operates and maintains soft water system.
• Monitor and direct contractors day to day activity.
• Maintains department equipment and supplies.
• Supports unit manager maintenance and other employees in daily plant operations.
• Maintains proper silicate inventories.
• Assists unit manager in decisions making related to furnace ratio inventory levels of product inventory levels of raw materials and Baume targets.
• Conveys Unit Managers direction to other employees.
• Routinely monitors environmental conditions in the plant and takes appropriate investigative & corrective actions and makes timely notifications.
• Performs lab analyses for process and finished silicate products.
• Monitor and control daily maintenance activities (i.e. work permits work orders etc.)
• Communicate problems instructions observations and request orally and in writing to other plant employees.
• Performs key coordinating duties for emergency response situations notifying and working with management police fire and ambulance personnel as required.
• Capable of using a cutting torch jack hammer and other industrial tools.
• Performs special projects or other duties as directed.

Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred chemical industry experience
• Preferred knowledge of safety programs including LOTO and confined space.
• Ability to pass a forklift training course.
• Able to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Able to demonstrate basic computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills work well within team environments. Good skill making decisions.
• Must demonstrate a strong work ethic. (attendance attitude etc.)

Additional Information :

EHS Responsibilities

• Communicates promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priority
• Participation in risk assessment audits as applicable
• Understand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization rules and procedures
• Completes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely manner

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time