Outside Operator

SUMMARY:

The Outside Operator is responsible for all aspects of Acrylamide production as it pertains to the outside equipment, sampling, and other activities in the production area.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the Safety, Efficiency, and Effectiveness of the Acrylamide Unit Operations.
• Read, understand, and follow all pertinent operating procedures.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safety of assigned work areas as well as plant/site in general.
• Understand and follow permit procedures i.e. confined space, hot work, and line break.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate, and report all unsafe behaviors, unsafe conditions, and spills.
• Know and understand the dangers/hazards of equipment and process chemicals.
• Identify and understand properties and hazards of chemicals.
• Able to record data and process information accurately and consistently.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand purpose and methods of all process checks.
• Complete all process checks.
• Troubleshoot process issues.
• Ensure that all chemicals and materials are charged, mixed, and sampled correctly.
• Safely load railcars, trucks, and containers on-time and as required
• Operate within process parameter limits and adjust processes parameters to ensure product quality.
• Address and/or report process deviations.
• Operate forklift and conduct forklift inspections as required.
• May handle, move, inspect, and/or assist in the management of hazardous waste per the Facility Hazardous Waste Management Program.
• Assist with other outside positions as needed to increase overall process efficiency.
• Any other task assigned by Supervision or Management

• Demonstrated good stewardship skills (Environmental, Health, and Safety)
• Strong process knowledge/experience (with highly hazardous processes preferred)
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Ability to work rotating shift and overtime, as needed and required
• Ability to multi-task, must be a quick learner and adapt to change
• Ability to wear respirator and SCBA