Operator

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What We Offer

In this role, you will operateassigned equipment/area of the plant and perform operations related activities in a safe, environmentally responsible, and optimal manner to meet the needs of the business.

Major Responsibilities

This position modifies operating conditions of process equipment in accordance with operating procedures, documented guidance, operating experience, and verbal instructions to optimize production in a safe, environmentally responsible, and optimal manner to meet the needs of the business.

Participates in the site safety process to support overall site Total Safety and Reliability Culture.

Responds to emergencies per site procedures and performs emergency response activities assigned by unit leadership.

Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems.

Compares actual operational data to required data from process control systems and quality systems.

Correctly recognizes and responds to eliminate safety and operational deviations in the plant.

Monitors changes made to ensure resolution of safety and operational deviations.

Provides input into operating procedures.

Ensures operational activities and process performance area aligned with plant and business goals.

As required, participates in Root Cause investigations.

Coaches and trains others on plant operations.

Uses process knowledge and skill to make improvements in plant performance and participates in management of change activities.

Monitors, collects, and inputs plant metrics as required SPC, asset utilization, conversion costs, production yields, and identify opportunities for plant optimization.

Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizingappropriate process and disciplines.

Management of waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) as required by operating/company procedures or site practices.

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

A two year process operator associates degree, otherdegree or certification in a relevant S.T.E.M. field, or equivalent work experience preferred.

For internal bidding into the Operator classification for all employees hired after December 5, 2016, per the CBA must have, be enrolled in, or willing to enroll in and successfully complete the 2 (two) year Associates Degree in Applied Process Technology at BridgeValley Community and Technical College or equivalent program at the next available semester. All bargaining unit employees with prior experience in the Operator classification will be exempt from the academic requirement.

Demonstrated process operating aptitude

Must be physically and mentally able to perform the work position including transfer and management of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

Must be able to go meet the requirements of the occupational… For full info follow application link.

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