Chemical Operator

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Safely operate equipment in the area including: reactors, acetone recovery system, truck loading and unloading systems, chlorination systems and other ancillary equipment to make product.
• Safely handle/charge a variety of chemicals such as sodium cyanide, hydrazine and chlorine.
• Perform routine trouble-shooting and minor maintenance repairs of the equipment.
• Interface with the process equipment through a DCS system.
• Access and enter charge data in a computer database and minor transactions in SAP.
• Perform on-line laboratory testing of products as needed.
• Serve on the Facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Fire Brigade and participate in mandatory training for the first 5 years of employment.
• Actively participate with engineering on the design and implementation of new capital projects in the area.
• Audit existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Communicate to both shift relief, supervisor and engineers abnormal events or potential delays in the area
• Must be able to train up to your individual grade level
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as Leader Standard Work, 5S and other ongoing programs.
• Issue area non open flame and contractor work permits as needed after training is received
• Serve as a one-up approver for LOTO after training is received
• Enter something happened / incident events in Avon Lake database and participate in RCA reviews
• Maintain good attendance and accountability for your timecard
• Communicate, document and escalate deviations related to the process, equipment or shift priorities

Skills, Qualifications, Experience, Special Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent GED.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. and to manipulate 500 lb drums with drum carts and mechanical aids.
• Ability and willingness to serve on the Facility Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Fire Brigade and participate in a minimum of 40 hours of annual mandatory training for the first 5 years of employment.
• Ability and willingness to work either 12 hour rotating shifts or 8/10 hour day shifts, adjusting hours and shifts as needed. 
• Reliable and willing to work overtime as needed.
• Strong initiative and ability to work with limited supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with all levels of the organization.
• Good mechanical aptitude skills.
• Good planning, organization, and leadership skills.
• Good computer skills with word processing and spreadsheets as a plus.
• Strong team player with proven ability to function well on a team.
• Ability to multi-task and to plan/schedule the work for the day to accomplish multiple tasks.

     Considered a Plus:

• Associate technical degree or equivalent experience/education.
• Chemical processing experience, specifically in a chemical manufacturing plant.
• Solid understanding of chemistry and chemical hazards.
• Interest in and potential for a leadership position.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities. 

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.