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Utilities \ Wastewater Treatment Operator

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Utilities \ Wastewater Treatment Operator

Addyston, OH, United States

INEOS ABS (USA) LLC

Our Company: INEOS Styrolution is a leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene standard, and styrenic specialties. We offer excellent production facilities, revolutionary R&D centers, international reach, and over 90 years of experience pioneering real change through sustainable solutions, all while making the circular economy for styrenics a reality.

  • 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: 4 billion EUR in 2020

Safety remains and always will be our number one priority at INEOS. Our US locations are following the INEOS Covid protocols for new hires as a condition of employment:  

  • Candidates must be fully vaccinated prior to start date, and
  • Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or
  • Willingness to obtain the vaccine before hire date and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencement of employment

The Position:

The Utilities/WWTP Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient oversight of both the INEOS Boiler House and the INEOS Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). The Utilities Operator maintains an uninterrupted supply of utilities to the INEOS site and ensures compliance with EPA regulations for the INEOS Waste Water Treatment Plant. The successful applicant must possess a State of Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer license.

INEOS ABS, an affiliate of Styrolution America LLC, is located in Addyston, OH, just outside of Cincinnati, OH. INEOS ABS produces a well-balanced portfolio of high quality plastic polymers with a strong focus on specialty ABS. Our leading technology and application development platform is widely recognized in the industry, making it the provider of choice for customers requiring value-added properties such as color, toughness, durability, heat resistance and appearance.

General:

  • Visually inspect and troubleshoot equipment problems and lockout boilers, pumps, tanks, water systems, etc. for maintenance and perform minor maintenance on area equipment.
  • Preparing equipment to be worked on (lock out / line break, etc.) as well as guiding Maintenance to equipment location and initiating/completing necessary permits.
  • Coordinate unit start-ups & shut-downs and perform the proper valving “in” or “out” of various vessel and systems.
  • Operate and monitor process on multiple computerized control systems and adjust as necessary.
  • Monitor process variable trends to make preemptive process changes as needed.
  • Fill, secure, and label Hazardous Waste Drums.
  • Work with Area Engineer to resolve process problems.
  • Drain dikes.
  • Drive a Fork Truck and operate plant vehicles when needed.
  • Attendance and a punctual employee presence are essential.

Boiler House:

  • Operate Boilers to generate steam and incinerate Main Duct.
  • Ensure constant supply of good quality boiler feed water.
  • Provide plant with good quality process water and cooling water.
  • Run air compressors to provide plant with steady pressure and dry compressed air.
  • Operate plant well system.
  • Maintain plant cooling tower water chemistry.
  • Operate Thermal Oxidizer for incineration purposes.

Wastewater Treatment:

  • Monitor and Operate entire WWTP plant to maintain compliance with NPDES permit.
  • Perform routine rounds, water testing, and troubleshooting.
  • Monitor water quality by collecting and running test samples.
  • Communicate with buildings and supervision about process.
  • Monitor clean water sewer for spills and isolate as required. 
  • Run solids removal equipment and clean it when done.
  • Operate and maintain the biofilter system per permit.
  • Complete technician PM lists including weekly oiling routes.

Job Requirements

  • Requires a current State of Ohio Stationary Steam Engineer license, a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a minimum of 12 months of experience in a production, maintenance, or utilities environment.
  • Must pass a post offer drug screen, background check, and physical. 
  • Ability to multitask, work independently with minimum supervision, work well in a team environment with diverse groups.
  • Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to thoroughly understand and follow complex work procedures.
  • Good analytical, math and computer skills. Complete and maintain INEOS Forklift Driving Certification and JLG training.
  • Ability to operate chemical processes and equipment using a Distributed Control System (DCS) and troubleshoot using Aspen IP.21 Process Browser data.

Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity Requirements, and Environmental Conditions:

  • Must be able to sit, stand, ascend and descend stairs, ascend and descend caged ladders, turn valve/wrench handles, bend, stoop, twist, kneel / crouch / crawl, reach above shoulder height, reach at or below shoulder height, and be exposed to high noise levels over 85 db.
  • Must be able to rotate 12 hour shifts from nights to days. Must be able to Inside work 50% of the time and outside work 50% of the time in extreme cold or heat, at heights, around dusts / mists / fumes and on wet or damp walking or work surfaces.
  • Must be able to work in cramped quarters and do confined space entry (vessels, man ways and steam drums).
  • Must wear steel-toed shoes, long sleeve shirts, hearing protection, fall protection and other PPE when warranted.
  • Required RPE may include ½ face respirator, full face respirator, PAPR, or SCBA.  Must have the ability to work appropriately with hazardous water treatment chemicals and wear appropriate respiratory PPE.
  • Must have the ability to respond to power outages quickly.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and to frequently lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
  • Must have the ability to see written documents, computer screens and to adjust focus.
  • Must have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make discriminations in sound. Must perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction. 
  • Must be able to able to concentrate on their task at hand and not be impaired by medications (prescription, non-prescription, illegal or legal substances including alcohol) or any other mental condition which adversely affects alertness, concentration, or judgment.

The Location: This opportunity is located in Addyston, Ohio, only 13 miles West of Cincinnati, Ohio.

We are proud to be a drug free workplace.

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

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team

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