Chemical Operator

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The chemical operator carries out the activities involved in the manufacture of products in the HPE-1 and SiC plants. These activities cover the receiving and storage of raw materials to the making, packaging, storing of intermediates and final products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Calculating ratios, percentages and other math functions.

• Completing paperwork on transfers, packaging, tank wagons, etc.

• Written communication in the shift log.

• Automatic and manual charging, controlling, sampling reactions and process vessels using DCS per written instructions.

• Use DCS Control System Batch Interface to load recipes and control and troubleshoot batches.

• Making blends and sampling.

• Recording process data on batch logs, batch records and inventory control records.

• Making process changes per procedural instructions.

• Transferring products/raw materials to and from rail cars, tanks, reactors, drums, totes, etc. to storage tanks, unloading finished products to tote bins or drums, as directed.

• Handling hazardous materials safely.

• General plant maintenance.

• Maintain housekeeping and safe work conditions.

REQUIREMENTS

• High-school education or equivalent; vocational training or job-related course work preferred.

• A minimum of one year of relevant work experience in a chemical plant.

• Ability to understand and operate a distributed process control system, personal computer and associated software systems.

• Ability to demonstrate basic math skills, manage time and determine priorities in order to meet daily plant requirements.

• Ability to carry out routine verbal and written instructions and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.

• Must be available to work rotating shifts and weekends as scheduled.

• Must be able to operate forklift truck and be capable of passing certification testing.

Summary Compensation & Benefits:​

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. (Specific rate to be determined, but not limited to, geographic location, education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data).

Pay Range: $31-$35 per hour

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach. Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at www.evonik.com/en/careers.html.

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Caitlin Brennan [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation