Production Operator
Location: Bay City TX, United States (US)
Job Function: Production
Career Level: Emerging Professionals
Company: Roehm America LLC
WHAT WE OFFER
As a leading supplier of methacrylate chemicals worldwide we are active in various markets and supply our products for a wide range of applications. At Röhm our strength is our employees. With their creativity and passion, they actively contribute to our success story. We promote an inclusive and open culture and advocate diversity in our teams. With Röhm, you will experience continuous learning in an international environment. Become part of our team and make your career goals come true.
WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS
Roehm America LLC is currently seeking to fill Process Operator positions supporting ourBay City, Texas facility. We are an employee-oriented, safety conscious company where respect, responsibility and recognition are part of the standard job benefits. If you are a proactive, dependable, motivated individual and meet the minimum requirements below, you may qualify for this position. The successful candidate should be able to promote a safe environment through a proactive approach to Operations, ensuring environmental compliance, operating reliably, and producing the highest quality product. The Process Operator will work with maintenance and all other departments to ensure safety, environmental, production and cost goals are met. Employees in this position receive work direction from the Shift Supervisor and work with other operators in performing routine plant operating duties, including, but not limited to the following:
WHAT YOU WILL DO
1. Safely operate pumps, compressors, reactors, distillation columns and other plant equipment within safe operating range
2. Make changes to the operating process necessary to maintain product quality
3. Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions. Read flow meters and temperature and pressure gauges. Take routine readings on process variables.
4. Operate control room instrumentation systems
5. Draw samples of products from the process for laboratory testing
6. Perform lab testing on some process streams
7. Promptly respond to process alarms / constraints
8. Start-up/shut-down process equipment
9. Prepare equipment for maintenance
10. Participate on Emergency Response Team (fire-fighting).
WHAT WE ARE SEEKING
• Process Technology Degree or Relevant Experience
• Basic computer skills
• Required to work 12 hour rotating shift work schedule (including nights, weekends, holidays). Operating needs of the unit dictate work schedule. Will be required to work overtime; standby coverage assigned on some off days.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Currently possess or able to obtain a TWIC Card
• Will be required to understand and follow plant policies and procedures.
• Must be able to read and communicate verbally and written using the English language.
• Must be able to complete the requirements of the formal operator's training program. To become fully certified, candidate will be required to successfully complete the entire certification process.
• Must follow all plant safety guidelines and policies, which includes the wearing of fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Position requires ability to climb, bend, lift and perform a wide range of physical activities; ability to work at various heights; entry into confined spaces; work in various weather conditions; ability to listen and follow instructions.
Testing Requirements
• Successful candidates will be required to take a physical examination, which includes a drug and fitness for duty exam and criminal background check
YOUR APPLICATION
To ensure the fastest processing of your application please apply online via our careers portal at https://www.roehm.com/en/career.
If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact Josh Thiel at josh.thiel@roehm.com and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.
Roehm America LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or perform the job.
Please note that Röhm will not accept any unsolicited application documents sent by staffing firms. Röhm works in conjunction with preferred service providers and will not pay any fee to staffing firms in the absence of an appropriate framework agreement. Should Röhm receive a candidate profile from a staffing firm with which it has no framework agreement and should this candidate subsequently be considered in the recruitment process or offered employment no claims from the staffing firm will be entertained in this regard.