Operator Level 4

Operator Level 4

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 an Operator Level 4, you will

The Pasadena site manufactures organic peroxides which are sold to major manufacturers of thermoplastic resins such as PVC, LDPE, polypropylene, EPS and acrylic resins.  Organic Peroxide products are hazardous, mainly due to temperature-controlled transportation and handling.  The Pasadena site also manufactures thermoset and crosslinking peroxides.  The Operations/Production Manager is responsible for all manufacturing at the site and coordinates across all department lines at the site as well as with the business managers in Chicago.

• 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, SPC, Chemistry, business considerations, etc.
• Assist in development of job analysis for area of responsibility and training of others in area of assignment.
• Understand diagrams, equipment, process description, process control, problem solving area, job analysis, etc.
• Basic maintenance skills including trouble shooting equipment.
• Handle all hazardous waste in accordance with all state, federal and local laws and regulations.
• Understands and operates control system and instrumentation in area of assignment.
• Understand and help implement the Pasadena Functional Chemicals Site Operating Policy and Objectives which includes MTQ and ISO/RC 14001.
• Be aware of potential environmental impacts in your area of responsibility and the consequences if an upset occurs.
• Be aware of potential health, safety, security and environmental impacts in area of responsibility and the actions required should an issue occur
• Understand and implement any parts of the Pasadena Environmental Compliance Plan and Waste Management Plan that apply to your area of responsibility.
• Participate in the site's on-going Pollution Prevention Process.

We believe you bring

• High School Degree or GED.
• 3-5 years plant process experience, process operator certification helpful but not required.
• Without experience (2yrs Associate degree of Technology) this can be waived in lieu of experience.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift at least 58 lbs.
• Must be able to wear respirator, rubber gloves, steel-toed boots, safety glasses and hard hat.
• Must be a member of the Emergency Response Team.
• On the board: must be able to see colors (labels are color coded) and hear (audio alarms).
• Able to read and write to document what they are doing and read the procedures which are in English.
• Have certain amount of finger dexterity to type and also be able to run the DCS (control board)
• High – Productivity, work quality, position knowledge, communication, teamwork/cooperation.
• Medium – organization/planning, self-improvement.

Good to know

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.  
 

We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new Changemakers through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing in new, skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!  

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.