Production 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? 

In your future role as Operator, you will

Key Objective of Position: This position is responsible for operation of plant equipment in line with approved SH&E, quality, and production guidelines to meet customer expectations.

Principal accountabilities 

• Understand and operate the equipment or processes in area of assignment.
• Know mechanical operation of piping and equipment in assigned area.
• Working knowledge of plant processes in area of assignment.
• Assist in the development of SOPs and the training of others in area of assignment.
• Understand diagrams, equipment, process description, process control, problem solving of area, SOPs, etc.
• Basic maintenance skills including trouble shooting equipment and the permit systems.  Make minor adjustments/repairs to the unit.
• Handle all hazardous chemicals and waste in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Understands and operates control system and instrumentation in area of assignment.
• Perform duties on the site’s Emergency Response Team (fire brigade).
• Participate in the development of the departmental continuous improvement projects and on project teams.
• Other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.

 Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Specific Responsibilities

• Understand and help implement the site’s Operating Policy, and HSSE goals and objectives.
• Support and participate in on-going HSSE improvement activities and committees.
• Be aware of potential health, safety, security and environmental impacts in area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
• Understand and implement any parts of the Battleground Environmental Compliance Plan and Waste Management Plan that apply to area of responsibility.
• Participate in the site’s on-going Pollution Prevention Process

  Quality Specific Responsibilities

• Understand and help implement the site’s Quality Policy, Quality goals and objectives, and the Quality Improvement Process (MTQ).
• Be fully aware of your specific quality assurance responsibilities.
• Be familiar with site wide document control, internal quality audits, corrective action, non-conforming product and record keeping procedures.
• Be sure employees under supervision, if applicable, are aware of and are adequately trained in quality procedures.
• Two-year Process Technology Degree and two years of manufacturing plant experience or five years manufacturing plant experience.

We believe you bring

• Production experience
• Knowledge of operating procedures and chemical reactions
• Able to work in chemical plant environment
• Must be able to wear a respirator
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs and climb ladders
• Able to read, write and communicate in English
• Must be able to wear steel toed shoes & hard hat
• Must be able to grasp and understand procedures, etc.
• Must be mechanical minded and analytical
• Must be able to push/pull drum dollies – manhandle into position (wt approx 110 lbs)
• Wear silver suit approx 15 minutes at a time 3-4 times a day
• Work 12 hr shifts (4 on and 4 off)
• Mandatory ERT (handle fire hose wear bunker gear)
• Must be able to pass ERT physical
   

Good to know
 

This is a permanent, onsite position on a full-time basis, and based in LaPorte, Tx

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 SuccessFactors.  
 

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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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. 

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.

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