Chemical Operator

 
At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers 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.  

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

About the job:

The primary responsibility of this position is to safely and efficiently operate plant processes and equipment in accordance with established procedures and standards. This role requires a strong sense of ownership in maintaining the reliability, efficiency, and integrity of all plant assets. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring that operations run smoothly, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and safety excellence within the facility.

In your future role as a Chemical Operator, you will:

• Ensure compliance in all aspects of safety with all applicable regulations (Nouryon and regulatory)
• Actively participate in Continuous Improvement efforts in Augusta
• Actively participate in the BBS program in Augusta
• Conduct 5S activities for the production area
• Conduct autonomous maintenance in the production area (including motor lubrication, boiler operations, failure identification, etc.)
• Produce finished products (including blended products) using the documented operating procedures in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner
• Analyze in-process, finished product, and raw materials using documented lab procedures
• Receive raw materials in accordance with documented work procedures and schedule delivery of bulk raw material as ordered by the Plant Scheduler and Planner
• Ensure site security outside of regular business hours (including weekends and holidays)
• Qualified to operate all manufacturing processes of the Augusta site
• Log and account for production, quality data, and losses
• Keeps the workplace and tools in order and accessible
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Manager or the Site Manager

We believe you bring:

• High school diploma or GED required with >5 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing
• Ability to do basic math calculations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and basic computer skills
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to creatively solve problems while maintaining a timely and cost-effective approach
• Good organizational and analytical skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP R/3, Delta V
• Strong organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; communicates effectively with various employee groups, contractors, and management.
• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures
• Requires daily contact with employees in other departments.
• Requires daily contact with shipping Co personnel.
• Ability to work shifts- Overtime coverage is required, particularly for short-notice absences of other shift members.

Good to know:
 

• This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Production Manager and based in Augusta, GA

• May work in seated or standing positions for prolonged periods, and performs
• May use hand tools and operate fixed and mobile plant equipment

Please 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/  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
  

About Nouryon:

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers 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. 

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.