Outside Operator

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF's growth.

The Outside Operator is responsible for all aspects of Acrylamide production as it pertains to the outside equipment, sampling, and other activities in the production area.

• Maintain the Safety, Efficiency, and Effectiveness of the Acrylamide Unit Operations.
• Read, understand, and follow all pertinent operating procedures.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safety of assigned work areas as well as plant/site in general.
• Understand and follow permit procedures i.e. confined space, hot work, and line break.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate, and report all unsafe behaviors, unsafe conditions, and spills.
• Know and understand the dangers/hazards of equipment and process chemicals.
• Identify and understand properties and hazards of chemicals.
• Able to record data and process information accurately and consistently.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment safely and efficiently.
• Understand purpose and methods of all process checks.
• Complete all process checks.
• Troubleshoot process issues.
• Ensure that all chemicals and materials are charged, mixed, and sampled correctly.
• Safely load railcars, trucks, and containers on-time and as required.
• Operate within process parameter limits and adjust processes parameters to ensure product quality.
• Address and/or report process deviations.
• Operate forklift and conduct forklift inspections as required.
• May handle, move, inspect, and/or assist in the management of hazardous waste per the Facility Hazardous
• Waste Management Program.
• Assist with other outside positions as needed to increase overall process efficiency.
• Any other task assigned by Supervision or Management.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED required

EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years of relevant work experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated good stewardship skills (Environmental, Health, and Safety).
• Strong process knowledge/experience (with highly hazardous processes preferred).
• Strong written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work rotating shift and overtime, as needed and required.
• Ability to multi-task, must be a quick learner and adapt to change.
• Ability to wear respirator and SCBA.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.