Chemical Operator at Momentive Performance Materials USA LLC in Texas City, Texas

Job Description:

Position Title:

Chemical Operator

Position Summary:

Responsible for the proper transfer of chemicals/materials within the plant and monitoring control panel functions per operating instructions specific to the process while ensuring safety and environmental controls. Dually responsible for the operation of the plant and the supporting equipment and systems.

Job Description:

Loading and unloading of final product, raw materials and waste streams via tank truck, drums, sacks or other types of container Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator's logbook, per procedure. Obtain material samples for laboratory analysis using proper safety measures Handling of drums using drum dolly or forklifts. Moving of trailers safely with Yard Mule. Handling plant utilities, including, but not limited to: Hot Oil System Cooling Water Tower Process Water Chiller System Nitrogen Tanks Flare System Furnaces Boilers Complete understanding and demonstrated knowledge of all Safety and Emergency Procedures Maintain efficient working knowledge of the plant's shutdown and startup procedures Monitor inventory of raw materials and ensure accurate recording all necessary data on transfers Dismantle and clean filtering equipment, as needed per procedure. Understanding and the management of Environmental Procedures General housekeeping in process areas and operating areas Wash and rinse reactors Regulate the flow of steam, air or oil Operate equipment to adjust speed of chemical reactions or yields Report spills or dangerous conditions Draw samples of product Inspect and monitor operating components and report plant status. May be responsible for routine process sample analysis, environmental sampling and participation on emergency response crews Patrol tanks and troughs to ensure they are not overflowing and enter in logbook. Use steam to defrost frozen valves per procedure. Operate and test towers, soap-spray vessels, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors and driers Ensure chemicals are stored properly per procedure and SDS Must have taken and successfully passed the mPD Unit Tests and been signed off by Supervision. Must be able to LOTO per plant procedures Communicate safety concerns with management by participating in safety team meetings and other means (concern reports, etc.) Understand and execute life critical systems such as LOTO. Basic understanding of LEAN, 5S and GEMBA Initial and ongoing training of new hire personnel. Promotion to this level is contingent on review by Operations Panel which includes (Lead Operator, Day Lead, Day Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Engineering and Site Leader)

Additional Details:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, and move about the facility. Walking, walking on irregular surfaces and balancing will be required. Feeling, finger movement, hearing, sight to include depth perception and color vision and the ability to speak clearly will be required. Occasionally lifting and/or move up to 50 lbs. and the ability to comply with PPE requirements(ability to pass a fit-test and wear a respirator is required for certain positions/locations). Ability to operate a vehicle. The environment for this position is a manufacturing setting, with exposure to outside weather conditions. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Comments: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and could include a work environment where possible exposure to chemicals exists. The employee occasionally works in high places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibration.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test and submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.

We cooperate with carefully selected external vendors supporting us on specific employment opportunities. Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time. Please do not contact any of our employees by phone, email or otherwise about this position. Please note that Momentive will not be obligated to pay any cost or fee for candidate resumes that are submitted without the existence of a valid written and signed search firm agreement.

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