Responsibilities:

• Operating process related equipment and plant process control systems in a safe environmentally responsible manner
• Optimizing plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions using information systems including; process levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates 
• Understanding operation requirements for semi-batch systems.
• Collecting and reporting plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, costs yields, environmental health, and safety (EH&S), production rates, etc.
• Performing field checks, adjusting control systems, and manually operated equipment based on process and lab data.
• Determining root causes of deviations in process, product, or equipment performance through the use of troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and implements improvements when appropriate 
• Analyzing laboratory and sampling results to maintain process and quality standards as well as learning a variety of chemical processes and develop ideas to improve them.
• Responsible for performing process equipment troubleshooting, routine equipment repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance.
• Performing daily tasks efficiently using appropriate computer tools and software.
• Ensuring operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.
• Completing individual duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.  

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Be willing and able to work all applicable shifts on a rotating basis (including weekends & holidays) and work overtime when needed.
• Chemical weighing and handling.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Communicate effectively across a diverse workgroup
• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation
• Perceive, identify, and respond to plant and site alarms
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience is preferred