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
Operations Technician
Grade
USA_ASA_OPS-HG ASA Operations
Location
Pasadena, Texas - Polymers
The Position:
Operations Technician - 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
• Makes rounds including safety checks, check condition of equipment, make line-ups, start and stop equipment as needed
• Takes feed-stock and product samples to provide them to the Laboratory for analysis
• Actively participates in unit drills and training
• Executes on-shift activities for the safe operation of the plant
• Writes and/or updates commissioning plans, start-up plans, operating procedures, and SOC's
• Ensures INEOS Styrolution safe work practices and policies are maintained and will participate in Behavioral Based Safety Observation Program (BBSO) as required.
What You Will Bring:
• Level of Education & Knowledge (Relevant experience, in some cases, may substitute for a portion or all of the required education):
• 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:
• Ability to work at heights, work in confined spaces, lift up to 25 Lbs. occasionally, and work in the environment (outdoors; seasonal exposure to heat and cold).
The Location:
• This opportunity is located in Pasadena, Texas - Polymers United States (US), only #of miles from the largest city.
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