At INEOS Pigments, we value the contribution of our people in making us one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America. Providing numerous products and services to industries around the globe, from coatings to plastics to paper and other end-uses, we invest in employee development and offer a wide range of career opportunities, offering everyone the chance to broaden their experience and build a professionally rewarding career.
About The Role
The Process Operator is responsible for safe and proper operation of equipment in his/her area in accordance with the standard operating instructions, company policies and shift supervisor’s instructions. Specifically, this operator can be responsible for the chlorination, acid, gas scrubbing and ore/coke feed systems, as well as, the ore/coke recovery, condensing trains, and neutralization areas. This is a non-exempt salaried, rotating shift position. It is a Safety Critical role.
Key activities include:
- Learn and execute safe operation of field equipment necessary for the production of TiCl4.
- Close observation of control instrumentation to ensure that operation is running within parameters.
- Adjustment of levels, flows, temperatures, and pressures through the manipulation of valves, pumps, and control instruments.
- Observe process equipment operation and report/correct unusual circumstances and necessary repairs to his/her immediate supervisor.
- Coordination and communication with chemical operators in other areas of the plant to ensure safe and efficient operations.
- Coordinate with maintenance personnel to ensure area is safe for the inspection and/or repair of equipment, piping, and structures.
- Maintain appropriate log sheets for the area.
- Follow proper safety procedures while performing work, including wearing required PPE.
- Collect samples from gas scrubber and perform laboratory tests related to process & environmental control.
- Measure ore/coke silos and switch feeds accordingly.
- Operate a track mobile to safely move rail cars containing chlorine, ore, or TiCl4 on track property.
- Connect chlorine rail cars to feed the process.
- Unplug exit lines on chlorinator using “rodding out” technique.
About You
You should possess:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- At least three (3) years of experience in chemical manufacturing, construction trades or military
- Ability to operate a tow motor and other mobile equipment
- General troubleshooting skills
- Able to work in outdoor environment in all seasonal weather extremes
- Experience with SAP, DCS systems, and Windows based applications a plus
- Computer literate
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work with minimal direction
INEOS Pigments is requiring individuals to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to employment, unless an exemption can be confirmed based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Submission and approval of an exemption does not guarantee that an exemption can be accommodated.
Our Ashtabula, Ohio Complex, consisting of two plants just south of Lake Erie, is a state of the art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence.
INEOS Pigments offers a competitive salary with an annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability with the buy-up option, basic life & AD&D insurance with a buy-up option for self and dependents, 401(k) with company match.
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