Production Operator

Lubrizol Additives is a pioneering global supplier of chemical additives technologies including additives for engine oils, driveline applications, gasoline and diesel fuel, other transportation related fluids and industrial lubricants. We are committed to providing value to our customers, and we understand that success comes from working together. The Lubrizol Additives team is passionate about what we do. Our customers count on us for trusted expertise,testing confidence, supply assurance and independent strength. We are looking for top talent to help inspire new ideas, create opportunities and enable the advancement of innovative technologies. We offer abundant opportunities for career growth in a challenging, collaborative environment. Learn more about how we are achieving Success Together.

Production Operator

Responsibilities:

The Production Operator is responsible for conducting unit operations to ensure that all unit conditions and operations are in compliance with safety, environmental, and operational policies / procedures.  Unit operations consist of a combination of manual and DCS operation of batch, semi-batch and continuous systems.  Responsibilities can reside in a production, material handling, or utility operational area.

 Typical duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensuring strict compliance with safety policies and procedures.
• Ensuring strict compliance with environmental requirements.
• Complying with all facility & unit operating policies and procedures.
• Performing required unit activities that include but not limited to: manual operation of equipment, control of systems via PLC / DCS, recording & logging production data via paper logs and / or software.
• Performing regular housekeeping activities to ensure safe & clean work environment.
• Performing operator maintenance activities and participate in troubleshooting issues as they arise.
• Performing equipment preparation & permitting of maintenance activities via standard safe work practices.
• Participation in continuous training provided for day-to-day operations.
• Participation in emergency situations as required.
• Ensuring proper shift turn-over by effective written and oral communications to the relieving shift: cover routine and non-routine issues, problems faced, unit operating conditions, etc.
• Maintaining good communications with peers and management team within the unit and other departments.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

 Experience Requirements:

• No prior operator experience required
• Operations Training provided by Lubrizol Corporation

 Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Willingness to comply with all safety rules and processes
• Willingness to support policy of a drug-free work environment
• Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule (nights, weekends, holidays and overtime)
• Willingness to serve on Emergency Response Team
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to pass a manual dexterity exam; lift a minimum of 50 lbs., climb ladders without fear of heights, bend, pull, push etc.
• Ability to multi-task and be thorough with unit activities
• Ability to manage stress
• Ability to work as a team
• Good verbal and written communication skills (fluent in English)
• Good mechanical aptitude

 Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of SAP
• Knowledge of process, laboratory, and mechanical operations
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (i.e. OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, RCRA)
• Knowledge of PLC / DCS systems
• Experience working in a Chemical Manufacturing Plant
• Experience with safe work practices
• Experience with maintenance activities
• Experience with Emergency Response
• Experience in a leadership position

Qualifications:

• Must pass a battery of operations assessment
• Must pass criminal background check
• Must pass drug/alcohol/physical exam

Education:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Certificate of Process Technology or Associate degree in related field is a plus but not required

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Lubrizol is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic or trait protected by federal, state, or local law.