Chemical Operator

About the role

Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high quality chemicals, fibers and plastics. With world scale integrated manufacturing facilities we are able to develop new products from our core technologies, and provide flexibility to respond to the expanding needs of customers. Ascend has global sales and distribution facilities across the globe and six manufacturing facilities globally. As a privately-held company, our people do big things and make big decisions, often much earlier in their careers than at larger companies. Ascend Performance Materials offers team members the opportunity to contribute in big, meaningful ways-all within a stable and growing business. Why work at Ascend? Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values. We care . We operate safely with high integrity for our employees, our customers and our communities. Our people are our greatest assets, and our Total Rewards Program extends beyond traditional benefits to include access to on-site medical clinics at our U.S. facilities, a global wellness rewards program and Performance Matters, an employee-driven recognition plan. Our Commitment to Zero demonstrates our belief that is it possible to operate with zero personal injuries, zero process safety incidents and zero environmental releases. And the Ascend Cares Foundation, led by Ascend employees, supports Ascend families in times of need, provides inspiring opportunities for community engagement and facilitates community leadership. Customer-focused . We exist for our customers; they drive our actions. Their success is our

Responsibilities

• Apply documented processes to safely operate and troubleshoot chemical processes.
• Apply safe work practices (LOTO, Confined Space, BIP, Hot Work, Job Safety Analysis, etc.) to ensure safe operations during both routine and non-routine work.
• Safely prepare process equipment for maintenance turnarounds.
• Optimization of cost performance within the operating unit. Analysis and resolution of cost deviations.
• Develop into a process expert and translate knowledge to others as needed.
• Meeting production goals within the operating unit. Analysis and resolution of production deviations.
• Communication of unit performance deviations to coworkers, fellow work groups, engineering, and management.
• Meeting performance goals on area housekeeping, site appearance, & hazard recognition/resolution.
• Investigation & resolution of near misses, spills, incidents, & customer complaints within the operating unit.
• Identification of maintenance needs and initiation of maintenance notification process.
• Team participation in A2E (Lean/Six Sigma) activities to improve unit performance.
• Expected to progress through pre-defined job roles within work group.
• TEAM
• Reports to: Production Manager
• REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• Minimum Associates Degree OR
• Achieve 4 or higher in the following Work Keys subjects: Locating Information
• Applied Technology
• REQUIRED SKILLS
• Prefer experience in a pipeline chemical or similar manufacturing operation.
• Prefer six sigma/lean experience.
• Prefer technical education such as Process Technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse team environment throughout all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and environmental stewardship.
• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
• Be capable of performing all physical requirements of the essential job functions, which include climbing stairs & ladders, satisfactorily completing a respirator fit test (clean shaven required) and working in an outdoor industrial environment (ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work at heights).
• Must support 24/7 operation, which includes weekends, nights, & holidays.
• Possess ability and willingness to make decisions.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively without supervision.
• Basic Computer skills (Microsoft Office, Email, etc.).

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Additional Information

POSITION OVERVIEW The Chemical Operator role is responsible for Manufacturing field operations, Distributed Control System (Board) operations, &/or Chemical Loading/Unloading operations. The Chemical Operator will interact with operations, maintenance, leadership, and engineering to ensure that safety, production, and cost goals are achieved.

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