Company:

INEOS US CHEMICALS COMPANY

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

Role Synopsis

Process Technician monitors, regulates, and operates complex chemical process equipment to produce Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) in safe, environmentally sound and efficient manner. The continuous 24/7 process requires the Process Technician to work rotating, 12-hour shifts in all types of weather.

Key Accountabilities

Start up, operate and shut down the process unit in accordance with established procedures
Make necessary adjustments to equipment and process to ensure safe and optimum operation of the unit
Troubleshoot abnormal process situations
Monitor Distributive Control System (DCS) and proactively respond and manage process alarms
Work with maintenance to troubleshoot and repair equipment and instrumentation
Collect samples using proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and sampling methods
Safely perform and verify energy isolations for equipment, vessels and piping
Perform minor maintenance
Communicate with all levels within the team and external business partners
Demonstrate and transfer work knowledge to others
Maintain accurate records

Essential Education

A High School Diploma or GED

Essential Experience and Job Requirements

3 years of industrial/manufacturing experience, or 4 years military experience, or related technical Associates Degree, or three years of experience troubleshootinging equipment.
Legal authorization to work in the US on a fulltime basis for anyone other than your current employer
A passing score on pre-employment tests, including mechanical aptitude, reading & mathematics
The ability to read & follow detailed operating, maintenance and safety procedures.
The ability to routinely work in confined spaces for extended periods of time
The ability to routinely climb stairs & ladders that can exceed 200 ft in total span with break decks
The ability to lift & carry heavy objects up to 50 pounds in weight
The ability to open and close large valves
The ability to put on respirators and other important safety equipment
The willingness & ability to be on call including nights, weekends & holidays
The willingness & ability to relocate to or commute on a daily basis to the Ineos Cooper River Plant without company assistance
The willingness & ability to work in all weather conditions
Work with diverse groups to achieve results and maintain a positive working relationship with co-worker
Understands and adheres to HSSE processes and regulations

Desirable Criteria / Qualifications

Experience working in an industrial or military environment
Experience working with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Experience responding to industrial emergencies
Experience with basic chemistry and physics
Experience troubleshooting equipment

Certifications/Licenses (List any required and preferred certifications/licenses)

None listed

Physical Demands

Constant (67-100% of time) exerting over 50 pounds of force (lifting, pulling, pushing, torqueing), standing, walking, climbing, bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching, carrying, repetitive motions.
Working outside 67-100% of time in temperature extremes and noisy environment

Other Requirements (such as Travel, Location)

Must be at least 18 years of age; legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.
Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read English.

Legal Disclaimer:

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

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

• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or

• Willingness to obtain the vaccine before hire date (under this option, proof of vaccination is a condition to any offer of employment and must be provided prior to commencement of employment), or

• Validation of your religious or medical exemption

INEOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.