BASIC PURPOSE/SCOPE
Under general supervision, will perform duties associated with the production of chemicals and other products to meet quality specifications and customer demands.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Must be committed to working and operating safely and follow all plant and company safety rules and procedures, as well as wearing all required PPE.
- Must be able to work in a team environment as well as function independently.
- Knowledge and ability to operate process equipment and instrumentation to produce products on time, utilizing standard operating procedures and processes that meet quality specifications and standards.
- Will be able to perform quality control analysis and tests as required
- May require individual to comply with Akzo Nobel RBPS 12 Corporate CFATS Personnel Surety Compliance Policy for Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
- Will perform other duties as required.
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY SPECIFIC
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understands and helps implement the SBU HSES / Responsible Care Policy and related objectives.
- Aware of potential environmental, health, safety and security impacts in area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
- Understands and implements any parts of the Houston Environmental Compliance Plans, Waste Management Plans and Emergency Response Plan that applies to area of responsibility.
- Participates in the site's on-going Pollution Prevention Process.
- Participates in the site’s HSE&S processes and training activities.
- Is knowledgeable and complies with all state, federal, and local regulations and complies with AkzoNobel standards and directives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School graduate or equivalent…some college preferred
- Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts; lift 55lb. bags; climb up and down stairs, tanks, railcars, tank trucks, and ladders; fill and move 55 gallon drums, turn valves and other physical activities as required.
- 2 years minimum operator experience in a chemical manufacturing plant environment
- Process Technology Associates Degree is a strong plus.
- Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel).
- Proficiency in SAP and other software as well as operating DCS or other control systems.
- Good communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of chemistry is a plus.
- May require individual to comply with Akzo Nobel RBPS 12 Corporate CFATS Personnel Surety Compliance Policy for Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards
