Chemical Process Operator

About INEOS Styrolution

 
INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions. INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: including automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information: www.ineos-styrolution.com

Current Opportunity

Job Title
Chemical Process Operator   

Location
Channahon, Illinois    

The Position: This function exists to monitor and maintain equipment and process performance, adjusting per observations and/or input from the process control operator.  This includes troubleshooting equipment or process problems and effective communication with peers.  The incumbent will perform in a safe, hazard–free and environmentally sound work area.  The expectation is for all technicians to advance.

What you will do:

• 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.
• Preserve high standards of housekeeping and organization
• Follow the workflow process.  Initiate work notifications as required and assist maintenance personnel when appropriate.
• Monitoring process and equipment performance, responding to deviations, including appropriate troubleshooting. Inform shift supervisor of any changes in conditions or adjustments as needed.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance/shutdown activities and perform routine maintenance.
• Assist in routine start-up and shutdown of process units.
• Maintain detailed written records and ensure effective shift turnover.
• Train, recertify/demonstrate proficiency and knowledge of assigned areas as directed or required; this includes rotating through qualified operating positions.  Also, assist in training of other personnel.
• Unload liquid raw material products from tank cars.
• Load liquid byproducts to tank cars and tank trucks.
• Receive and unload dry van trucks.  Coordinate with the guard station to ensure safe, secure and efficient traffic and unloading.
• Deliver raw materials and supplies to production units as needed.  Retrieve scrap boxes and pallets, and ship re-usable containers to suppliers.
• For bulk truck shipments of scrap, weigh trucks in and out of site, and direct trucks to the proper loading area.
• Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse and hopper car leaning areas daily

What you will bring:

• Level of education & knowledge:
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Two years of college with emphasis in math and science or a Chemical Process Operator Certificate preferred.
  • Basic mechanical knowledge (for example, familiarity with use of hand/power tools and valves) is preferred.
     
• Competencies, Behavioral skills:
  • Must have strong communication skills, proficient knowledge of computers, including email and Microsoft Office software.
  • Must be dependable, enthusiastic and can work in a highly functional team environment
     
• Physical demands:
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Continuous standing, walking and alternate sitting/standing above 8 hours, balancing, climbing, reaching above shoulder level, and simple/firm grasping with both hands.
  • Frequent lifting up to 11-20lbs, carrying up to 10lbs, pushing/pulling while standing, crouching, kneeling, twisting/turning, and exposure to temperature extremes, high noise levels and wet conditions.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying up to 11-50lbs, viewing Monitor CTR, traveling, pushing/pulling while seated, crawling, fine manipulation with both hands and exposure to dust/gas fumes, chemicals/solvents, allergic agents, reduced light levels and electrical sources.
  • Medical clearance to wear a full-face respirator.
  • Must be willing to work a rotating/swing shift schedule and to work outdoors in all types of weather.
     

The Location: This opportunity is located in Channahon, Illinois, United States, only one hour from Chicago, Illinois.

We Have Great Chemistry

We believe diversity is perceiving difference; inclusion is valuing it. Without inclusion, we cannot unlock the value that diversity has to offer. Everyone has a seat at our company table. Our employees bring their unique selves to work daily, have a sense of belonging, and contribute to our core values. We have an inclusive approach, which is open and transparent. We respect and value diversity and believe in equality of opportunity. We do this by valuing and respecting cultural differences and welcoming diversity of thought and perspectives from all our employees.

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

Your INEOS Styrolution Recruitment Team