Progression Operator

Description

Key Responsibilities Include

• Follows operating discipline, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
• Performs routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates, and transfer of products.
• Monitors the process, takes readings, and adjusts controls to correct deviations from set operating standards.
• Controls, monitors, and makes needed adjustments to all control systems and manually operated equipment.
• Identifies any equipment that requires maintenance, clears and tags equipment as required, and issues Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.
• Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
• Product transfers and transitions as required by the Operating Schedule Category Activity Report.
• Communicates and coordinates external activities with external operators, including the extruder operator and product loading area operators.
• Acts as a resource for other Technicians on job tasks and prioritization of work activities. Performs assigned tasks from the task list, accurately completing all required paperwork.
• Performs all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Six months of experience working in a chemical plant environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A current, valid United States driver's license.
• Capable of the physical demands related to this position, including frequent walking, standing, working in confined spaces, climbing ladders/scaffolding to perform elevated work, repetitive motion, and occasional lifting of weights up to 60 pounds.
• Flexibility to work potential overtime, if needed (including weekends and holidays), given advanced notice.
• Be able to complete self-paced computer based training.
• Have general computer skills necessary to operate SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
• Be able to drive a forklift
• Solid inventory management skills
• Solid organizational skills•

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• 2 years of chemical plant operator experience.
• Process Technology degree.
• Previous Polyolefin operations experience.
• What we offer
• At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Teladoc
• A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
• Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.