{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7cd991261d5953134e3d40e2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7cd991261d5953134e3d40e2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7cd991261d5953134e3d40e2","title":"Process Operator","description":"Columbus, Mississippi, United States Apply until: Open until further notice\nAt Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.\n\nAbout the job:\n\nThe Process Operator is responsible for the field operations of the Sodium Chlorate process to produce in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.\n\nIn your future role as a Process Operator, you will:\n\nBe responsible for ensuring safety, environmental and housekeeping standards are met.\nMust know the location, proper operation, and inspection procedures of safety equipment at the site. Such equipment includes: safety showers, jump tanks, fire extinguishers, fire pumps and hoses, and respirators.\nResponsible to maintain proper operating process conditions to continuously produce a quality product.\nResponsible for compliance with all operating procedures, safety policies and procedures, environmental policies and procedures, quality policies and procedures, and site policies and procedures.\nCorrect and report all unsafe acts and conditions to the Process Foreman.\nAccurately documents normal, upset, and special process conditions in the appropriate location as determined by management.\nAccurately document and file documentation of raw material movements as directed by the Process Supervisor.\nTake necessary action in unforeseen situations such as shutdowns, equipment failures, and emergencies in order to secure the process and correct the situation.\nPerform laboratory analysis of process materials and interpret analysis results in order to maintain process chemistry and final product quality within required specifications.\nWill prepare equipment for maintenance, including initiation and execution of appropriate and relevant permits (Hot Work, Lock Out/Tag Out, Line Breaking, and Confined Space).\nMust possess an adequate level of general knowledge of adjacent processes of the site.\nEnsure that cleanliness of plant is well maintained.\nMust possess theoretical and practical detailed knowledge of all equipment in the process, particularly the salt evaporator, crystallizers, electrolytic cells and the dry ends.\nReport accidents, errors, near-misses, and other unexplained occurrences to the Chief Technician, or Process Foreman.\nWill provide training to non-qualified personnel as needed.\nWill work a shift schedule as assigned by the Process Supervisor.\nWill be able to safely operate transportation machinery relevant to job assignment such as forklift, rail mover (locomotive), etc.\n\nWe believe you bring:\n\nHigh School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years post-secondary/military education (technical area preferred); or three (3) or more years’ experience in the Chemical Industry preferred.\nAbility to read, analyze, interpret and respond to technical data associated with the plant operation.\nAbility to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, decimals, and percentages and to apply the results to plant operations. Must be able to work with metric system measurements and conversions.\nAbility to solve practical and operational problems in the plant environment is crucial.\nAbility to interpret sample results and take appropriate responsive actions.\n\nGood to know:\n\nThis is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Chief Technician and is located in Columbus, MS.\nThis job requires capability to work in a chemical manufacturing setting with rotating, stationary, and high voltage equipment, ability to climb multiple levels, work in/outdoors, various noise environments, and lift up to 50 lbs.\nThe employee must possess the knowledge necessary to work and direct work of others safely.\n\nPlease apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/\n\nWe look forward to receiving your application!\n\nWe kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.\n\nAbout Nouryon:\n\nExplore careers and life at Nouryon\n\nIf you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment.\n\nVisit our website and follow us on LinkedIn.\n\n#WeAreNouryon #GrowWithUs\n\nNouryon is an equal opportunity employer. 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We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.\n\nAbout the job:\n\nThe Process Operator is responsible for the field operations of the Sodium Chlorate process to produce in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.\n\nIn your future role as a Process Operator, you will:\n\nBe responsible for ensuring safety, environmental and housekeeping standards are met.\nMust know the location, proper operation, and inspection procedures of safety equipment at the site. 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