Skilled Chemical Operator

Job description

General Information

Location:

·  City:Cincinnati
·  Country:USA
·  Region:North America

Job Category: Industrial
Job Type: Regular
Type of Contract: Permanent
Working time: Full-time
Work schedule: Day shift

Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. With more than 24,100 employees in 64 countries, Solvay bonds people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. The Group seeks to create sustainable shared value for all, notably through its Solvay One Planet plan crafted around three pillars: protecting the climate, preserving resources and fostering better life. The Group’s innovative solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices, health care applications, water and air purification systems. Founded in 1863, Solvay today ranks among the world’s top three companies for the vast majority of its activities and delivered net sales of €10.2 billion in 2019. Solvay is listed on Euronext Brussels (SOLB) and Paris and in the United States, where its shares (SOLVY) are traded through a Level I ADR program.

Special Chem produces fluor and rare-earth formulations for automotive, semi-conductor, and lighting applications. With its industrial know-how, global presence, and R&I proximity, Special Chem has positioned itself as a strategic partner for the automotive sector as a producer of materials used in emission control catalysis and aluminum brazing, and as a producer of cleaning and polishing materials for electronics.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

Health, Safety, Security, & Environmental (HSSE) Responsibilities

·  Perform HSSE-related activities in support of site HSSE goals. Assist in the communication of these goals and activities to other employees.
·  Strict adherence to Solvay Life Saving Rules (SLSRs) and Life Critical Procedures.
·  Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) properly and as required for the task being performed. Minimum PPE is hard hat, safety glasses, steel toed shoes, long-sleeved shirt and company provided uniforms.
·  Perform tasks and audits to assure Housekeeping Standards and Work Place Organization (5S) Objectives are met.
·  Actively participate in discussions related to HSSE including but not limited to housekeeping inspections, behavioral observations, risk assessments, critical task analysis, and incident investigations.
·  Complete computer-based training on schedule and attend regular monthly and toolbox safety meetings.
·  Support Solvay One Planet Goals and Actions.
·  Support fellow employees and management in our effort to continuously improve Site HSSE Performance, including suggestions for mitigating risk and employee exposure to the potential for injury.
·  Follow all plant HSSE policies and procedures. Provide feedback to other employees to reinforce good safety behaviors/activities and to improve deficiencies. 

Key Job Responsibilities 

·  Safely operate the process and auxiliary systems of the Alumina Production Unit in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Special Instructions. The Alumina DCS-related activities are out-of-scope.
·  Perform all aspects of Nocolok® inventory, production, and quality operations with minimal supervision while meeting HSE, quality, schedule, and business
·  requirements. Work in accordance with Standardized Operating Procedures, Work
·  Instructions, Special Instructions, and Test Protocols.
·  Manage production quality within customer/manufacturing specifications, maximizing Right-First-Time production performance. Run unit operations at their Maximum Demonstrated Capacity (MDC) - unless instructed otherwise – and without jeopardizing HSE or quality. Ensure production rates/levels are maintained and develop plan of action when constraints arise to ensure deadlines are met.
·  Endeavor to continuously-improve Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, Special Instructions, and Test Protocols.
·  Perform Nocolok® finished product quality testing. Analysis includes but is not limited to: density, viscosity, and moisture content. Record product characteristic in the ERP system for the purposes of generating Certificates of Analysis (CoA).
·  Run, monitor, and adjust Alumina equipment and processes operated manually in the field with an operator in the Alumina Control Room as required.
·  Run, monitor, and adjust Nocolok® equipment and processes to ensure product quality – including product attributes, packaging, and shipment preparation – conforms to specification and customer expectations.
·  Package product into various types and sizes of containers and sample product as required. 
·  Load, unload, and sample bulk trucks/rail cars.
·  Inventory product silos and tanks.
·  Monitor all Nocolok® inventories and keep sufficient supplies in order to sustain output.
·  Perform minor maintenance activities to support reliable equipment operations.
·  Complete training required to operate any area of the plant as assigned and demonstrate competency in these key responsibilities.
·  Operate computer software to report and receive information in all forms (including electronic) regarding unit status, operational problems, quality defects, production requirements, and maintenance information.
·  Seek and consult with Solvay technical/product experts as necessary to resolve any production, quality, or equipment reliability concerns. 

Education and Experience

·  High school diploma or GED required.
·  2-year college degree in related field preferred.
·  Minimum of 3 years' experience in chemical manufacturing or an operator's certificate from an accredited program.

Skills

·  Proficient in computer use and electronic communications. Proficient with Microsoft Office software (MS Word, Excel), SAP, email (Gmail), Google Applications, etc.
·  Capable of writing production and productivity summaries on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.
·  Works independently, self-starter, results-oriented, pro-active, & detailed-oriented.
·  Customer orientation. Expected to efficiently & effectively operate the facility with the best interest of the customer in mind.
·  Algebra proficiency plus a working knowledge of the metric systems and unit conversion.
·  Must possess excellent leadership, communications, and people skills.
·  Familiarity/experience with automotive quality systems standard considered a plus.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements

·  Climb stairs and ladders to access all areas of the plant including roofs and tank tops, multiple times each shift. For example, climb as many as (140) steps 1 – 3 times in a shift and climb permanent ladders up to 70 ft.
·  Work at elevations up to 100 feet as required. Ability to use fall protection
·  Ability to climb stairs (over 50 steps) and climb permanent ladders up to 70 ft
·  Wear personal protective equipment such as respirator, hardhat, safety shoes, safety glasses, goggles, face shield, chemical resistant clothing, hearing protection, etc.
·  Use hand tools such as wrenches, hammers, pliers, screwdrivers, etc. that are necessary for minor maintenance repairs
·  View computer and television monitors and hear audible alarms
·  Make adjustments to computer and to change equipment settings.
·  Record data on paper and electronic log sheets
·  Drive lift trucks
·  Manually handle Finished Product drums weighing up to 150 lbs as required. For example, occasionally will need to roll up to (30) 150-lb. drums in an 8-hr shift.
·  Ability to move Raw Material drums that could weigh up to 600 lbs with drum cart
·  Work in confined spaces as requested.
·  Manipulate manual valves.
·  Ability to take silo inventories and read a tape measure.
·  Regularly lift 20 kg pails as required, and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
·  Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time (4 – 8 hours)
·  Climb stairs – as many as 140 steps 1 to 3 times in an 8-hour period.
·  Occasionally will need to roll up to 30, 150 lb. drums in 8 hours.
·  Ability to manipulate manual valves.
·  Work at high elevations of 85 to 100 ft. for approximately 30 minutes once a week.
·  Move and hook up hoses up to 4 inches in diameter and up to 25 feet long for loading or unloading materials to desired destinations
·  Sample finished product.
·  Work on the top of trucks and rail cars.
·  Able to raise arms above head to place sack on machine.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.