Process Operator - Experienced

Controls equipment systems that process chemical substances into specified products. Monitors the production process and ensures efficiency of systems and equipment. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Reports to Shift Supervisor.

Your scope of responsibility

• Safely operate pumps, compressors, fired heaters, boilers, reactors, distillation columns and other plant equipment within safe operating ranges.
• Make changes to the operating process as necessary to maintain product quality. Adjust control instruments, valves, or switches to regulate pressure, temperature, or flow rate of product; direct flow of product to other units or to maintain specified levels in tanks and towers; operate control room instrumentation systems and coordinate activities with outside operators.
• Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions; read flow meters, and temperature and pressure gauges; take routine readings on process variables.
• Promptly respond to process alarms / constraints.
• Perform general maintenance, repair, and cleanup of plant equipment for safe and efficient operation.
• Draw samples of products from the process for laboratory testing. Perform lab testing on some products.
• Be able to understand and follow plant policies and procedures.
• Be able to troubleshoot problems to determine resolution within safe operating limits.
• Keep management appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Present a professional image at all times to clients and vendors and maintain a positive reputation of the company.
• Follow all relevant company policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

What you bring to OCI

Education, Experience, and/or Training

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Two-year Associate degree in Process Operations preferred
• 5 years of process operating experience in a chemical manufacturing facility required
  • OR 3 years of process operating experience in a chemical manufacturing facility will be accepted when candidate also has one of the following:
    • ​​​​​​​1+ year of CCR full-time responsibility
    • 1+ year of operations leadership assignments, such as step-up supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Safety, Health, & Environmental – knowledgeable of the concepts, procedures, and regulations affecting the effective safety of a facility.

• Science – Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Oral Comprehension – The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Oral Expression – The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Near Vision – The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Security Clearance Requirements

• Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Physical

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly required.
• Ability to climb ladders and elevated sections regularly required.
• Ability to walk up stairs regularly required.
• Ability to get to “field” in a timely manner.
• Ability to sit for prolonged amounts of time required.

Environmental

• Work is performed within an industrial environment, with heavy machinery.
• Work is performed in the “field”, requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Noise levels are typically loud.

Travel

• 0%

OCI is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Benefits

OCI offers a comprehensive, first-class benefits package.  These benefit plans provide a wide range of benefits and protection for the employees and their families.  Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage upon hire.  OCI also offers a 401(k) program with a company matching benefit and an extra 3% Safe Harbor match.  Full-time employees of OCI receive paid holidays, a floating holiday to celebrate diversity, PTO, as well as many other programs such as paid parental leave and educational reimbursement.