Chemical Process Operator

About the Job

Job description :

Job Title : Process Operator.

Reports to : Production Supervisor.

Schedule : 12 hour shift schedule, which will require working at night, every other weekend and on occasional holidays. (3rd Shift 12am-12pm)

Overview : Responsible for various functions and activities related to the operation of the Production Department, including but not limited to raw material delivery, process operations, packaging, sampling and maintenance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Observes strict compliance with the Company's safety policies and procedures; takes immediate corrective actions in the event a potential issue occurs or when unsafe behavior is observed.
• Ensures proper pass downs by providing effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift.
• Pulls samples throughout all processes and delivers samples to the lab.
• Performs some maintenance tasks, works with outside vendors when on site performing maintenance, and checks condition when maintenance is completed.
• Monitors and accurately records temperatures, pressures and rates of flow for upward or downward trends.
• Utilizes process control computer interfaces to maintain variables within target rates.
• Performs required production quality control checks and ensures that plant purification parameters are in spec.
• Assists with troubleshooting of potential issues while providing assistance to others when problems occur.
• Ensures documentation is in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Communicates with engineers, maintenance technicians, Lab Technicians and other team members to assist in identifying maintenance issues and planning and scheduling maintenance activities.
• Actively assumes personal accountability for meeting the Company's standards of continuous personal and professional development.
• Participates in training and responds to emergency situations as required.
• Actively complies with all operating policies and procedures.
• Ensures that work stations are free from hazardous materials.
• Awareness of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned.

Skills / Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions :

Safety Sensitive Position : MGC Pure Chemicals America, Inc. designates this position as a safety-sensitive position based on the tasks and duties required of the employee holding the position and the company's good faith belief that an employee's current use of any drug could (a) impair or negatively affect the employee's ability to perform the position, or (b) affect the employee's and / or others' safety and health, pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 23-493(9), 23-493.06(A).

We offer an outstanding benefits package which includes : 89% employer-paid medical, 80% employer-paid dental, vision, LTD, STD, Life Insurance and a matching 401k plan. Ten vacation days, five sick days, and sixteen paid holidays annually.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.