Baystar

Understand and follow all lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and other health, safety, and environmental requirements necessary to achieve plant loss control objectives. Monitor and control process cooling water treatment system with periodic sampling for quality assurance of environmental and equipment protection. Monitor operating equipment in the Reaction, Catalyst, Distillation, and Extrusion areas. Perform minor mechanical repairs such as gasket replacements, flexible hose hook-ups, and blinding of process piping for safe isolation. Proper use of the technology and equipment (and calibration if needed), including hand-held analyzer, walkie-talkie, fire extinguisher, water monitors and contained breathing equipment

plant operator

JOB TITLE
PLANT OPERATOR - ENTRY LEVEL
BASIC FUNCTION
Working under teamwork and oversight, this role participates in responsible operations of the plant and its supporting equipment and systems. The purpose of the job is monitor and control the process unit while manufacturing is ongoing. All Operators are expected to be able to perform all job tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety, Loss Control & Environmental responsibilities include the following:
<ul>
<li>Performing weekly and monthly checklist of the fixed safety equipment such as fire monitors, fire extinguishers, hoses, and environmental equipment such as flares, thermal oxidizers, stacks etc.</li>
<li>Understand and follow all lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) and other health, safety, and environmental requirements necessary to achieve plant loss control objectives</li>
<li>Locating and correcting any noticeable odors, leaks or visible emissions</li>
<li>Being aware, and making management aware, of potentially hazardous conditions</li>
<li>Utilizing the proper PPE to accomplish job tasks</li>
<li>Keeping the assigned job areas clean according to plant housekeeping standards</li>
</ul>
<h3>Routine duties include</h3>
<ul>
<li>Interpret and follow guidelines for properties and quality using product specifications</li>
<li>Control operating parameters of the process to ensure Safety and Environmental compliance, product quality, and equipment stability</li>
<li>Facilitate open communication between inside and outside operating personnel and advise supervision of any abnormalities</li>
<li>Monitor and control process cooling water treatment system with periodic sampling for quality assurance of environmental and equipment protection</li>
<li>Monitor operating equipment (pumps, valves, pressure/temperature readings, fans and chemical treatment systems) designed to control the variables of the water treatment systems</li>
<li>Safe handling of hazardous chemicals handling or testing material such as magnesium ethylate, sulfuric acid, TiCl4 and Teal Employee may manage hazardous waste as defined in 40 CFR Part 261.3</li>
<li>Monitor operating equipment in the Reaction, Catalyst, Distillation, and Extrusion areas</li>
<li>Prepare equipment for mechanical repairs: clear, energy isolation, and render assistance</li>
<li>Perform minor mechanical repairs such as gasket replacements, flexible hose hook-ups, and blinding of process piping for safe isolation</li>
<li>Proper use of the technology and equipment (and calibration if needed), including hand-held analyzer, walkie-talkie, fire extinguisher, water monitors and contained breathing equipment</li>
<li>Oversight of unloading raw material such as bulk trucks and tank cars</li>
<li>Monitor and operate equipment in the extrusion areas of Bay 1, Bay 2, and Bay 3</li>
<li>Take samples to the laboratory for quality assurance of the finish product</li>
<li>Other duties as assigned</li>
</ul>
CORE VALUES
Must exhibit and demonstrate our 5 Core Values
<ul>
<li>Caring: Dedicated to Safety, Employees, Customers, Community and Environment</li>
<li>Trustworthy: Living a Culture of Openness, Honesty and Collaboration</li>
<li>Focused: Creating Value by Delivering the Right Solutions</li>
<li>Innovative: Daring to be different by finding New Ways</li>
<li>Fun: Embracing our Diverse Family and Celebrating our Success</li>
</ul>
COMPETENCIES
<ul>
<li>Dependability - Meets deadlines, works independently, accountable, maintains focus, punctual, good attendance record</li>
<li>Technical Skills - Maintains current understanding of technical processes/equipment uses technology to increase performance/productivity</li>
<li>Quality - Strives to eliminate errors, accurate work is a priority, seeks opportunities to improve product/services</li>
<li>Safety - HSSE - Works in a safe manner, uses PPE, recognizes hazards, makes safety suggestions and observations, current on Training Mine</li>
</ul>
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
<ul>
<li>High School Diploma or GED</li>
<li>AND passed COBRA, Math, and Bennett Mechanical assessment</li>
<li>Math skills</li>
<li>Written and verbal skills</li>
<li>Ability to follow standard operating procedures and processes</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to multi-task</li>
</ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
<ul>
<li>Process Operating Technology Certificate or Degree or</li>
<li>1-2 years of petrochemical or polymers industry experience OR relevant military experience OR</li>
<li>60 hours of college credit</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS
<h3>This position requires the incumbent to</h3>
<ul>
<li>Follow safety requirements for the role</li>
<li>Lift and carry 60 pounds to shoulder and carry up to 300 feet</li>
<li>Push and pull 55 pounds of force for 20 feet</li>
<li>Grip using 100 pounds of pressure</li>
<li>Climb 50 feet of a caged ladder and stairs</li>
<li>Walk ½ a mile per job</li>
<li>Work in confined spaces and on elevated surfaces</li>
<li>Stand for extended periods of time</li>
<li>Kneel, crawl, squat, twist and turn, and</li>
<li>Wear mandatory FRC and PPE (foot, head, ear, eye, and hand protection) when inside plant environment, or where directed by signage</li>
<li>Wear respiratory PPE for extended periods of time</li>
<li>Lift up to 50 pounds</li>
<li>Walk safely in and around industrial areas</li>
<li>Work under deadline pressure within an environment that demands attention to safety and detail</li>
<li>Sit or stand for extended periods of time</li>
<li>Climbing stairs and vertical ladders</li>
<li>Continual exposure to outdoor environment during all-weather conditions</li>
</ul>

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