Job Opportunity

Operations Technician

[[City, State, Country]]

INEOS Styrolution America LLC

Our Company: 

• The global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties
• Employees: 3,600 worldwide
• Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
• Customer base: Customers in 106 countries
• Sales: 6 billion EUR in 2021

Safety remains and always will be our number one priority at INEOS.  Our US locations now require all new hires to provide one of the following as a condition of employment:  

• Proof of prior Covid-19 vaccination
  OR
• Willingness to obtain the vaccine before the start date (under this option, proof of beginning a vaccination series is a condition to any offer of employment and proof of completing the primary series prior to commencement of employment is required),
  OR
• Validation of a religious exemption, medical exemption, or personal conscience exemption (in the State of Texas, in accordance with Executive Order GA-40).

The Position: Operations Technician -Will safely operate the SAN (Styrene Acrylonitrile), Rubber, OSBL, Tank Farm, Utilities, and Compounding sections of the ASA (Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate) Plant to produce polymer that meets internal manufacturing and customer specifications.

What you will do: 

• This position – and all positions - within the INEOS Styrolution organization requires that the incumbent commit to learning, following and practicing INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety as applicable to the position. These are posted within each INEOS Styrolution facility.  Each employee must also commit to following INEOS’ Life-Saving rules on a daily basis. These rules are posted also within each INEOS Styrolution facility.
• Maintains high standards of unit housekeeping per INEOS Styrolution Asset Care program.
• Report all incidents including activations of safety critical alarms/systems or exceedances of operating envelopes.
• Participation as needed for incident investigations, Management of Change, Process Hazard Analysis/LOPA
• Operates within a team of 10 operators to cover the SAN/Rubber/Utilities Outside and Boards; Sections include: 1.) Tank Farm/Utilities/OSBL 2.) Compounding/Logistics 3.) Rubber Outside, 4.) SAN Outside, 5.) Rubber Board, and 6.) SAN Board.
• Completes safe work permits for the production area including field JSA (Job Safety Analysis) for every job.
• Reports any equipment problems to Maintenance and/or Shift Supervisor
• Secures equipment for maintenance and returns to service after maintenance is complete
• Monitors process to ensure the unit is performing within safe operating conditions

What you will bring: 

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or ability to read, write, and perform mathematics at this level;
• ONE or the following is also REQUIRED:
  • Associates degree or Certificate in Process Technology, or an Engineering Degree in a related field of study, including Chemical Engineering OR;
  • Two (2) or more years of relevant working knowledge of chemical processing technology and operations obtained as an Operator in a chemical plant, refinery or gas processing plant.
     
• Three (3) years experience working in a similar role within a petrochemical or polymer plant is desirable.
• Requires a high degree of initiative and ingenuity to work with all site disciplines and departments.
   

Physical demands:Requires working inside (approx 70%) and outside (approx 30%) in various weather conditions; Ability to work at heights and potetntially in confied spaces; Ability to lift and carry 50 Lbs or less occaisionally.

The Location: This opportunity is located in [[City, State, Country]], only [[#miles or time from largest city]]

What we offer to you: 

• Competitive salaries, performance-related pay, and bonuses.
• A comprehensive benefits package with low premiums including health, short term disability, and life and accidental death insurance plans
• Retirement savings with company match + contributions
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Career development and progression

We are INEOS Styrolution because:

It does not matter where you come from, who you are or how you see yourself. We have an inclusive approach that is open and transparent and welcomes talent first and foremost. At INEOS, we believe a diverse business provides the right platform for open and innovative thinking, and that’s where the best ideas come from. We are an equal opportunity employer and champion diversity.

• We are committed to the safety and personal well-being of all our employees
• We offer a positive learning environment and support career growth
• We produce materials that are necessary for our daily lives
• We contribute and donate to the communities in which we operate
• We are determined to deliver circular, low-carbon styrenics that are safe and sustainable

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team

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