What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alykl Bromides Operator position at LANXESS?
Who we are:
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 7.6 billion in 2021 and more than 13,000 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good. In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 25 locations in 11 states.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join our Team!
What we can offer you:
LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.
We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.
Job Highlights
- Safe and efficient operations of the Alkyl Bromides area by completing, supporting, and participating in all assigned tasks
- Ensure all Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality, and Production policies, procedures, SOPs, and regulations related to the area are followed
- Monitor the process in the field and/or in control room to identify and report unusual and unsafe conditions
- Ability to cross train on all operations within the area
- Identify routine maintenance requirements
- Perform minor maintenance to piping and equipment as needed
- Participate in activities, meetings, and projects which will enhance plant safety, environmental, reliability, cost, and production performance
- Operation of complex chemical processes utilizing defined standard operation procedures
- Participate in continuous improvement projects as required
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to perform multiple functions simultaneously
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Must be a team player
- Must be able to work twelve-hour rotating day/night shifts and overtime as required
- Previous experience in operations is a plus
- Mechanical aptitude (working with pipe wrenches and tools needed for plant activities and minor maintenance)
- Experience in operating a forklift or ability to learn
- Participation in plant safety and environmental programs
- Demonstrate behavior consistent with site standards and coach others to do the same
- Must maintain and continually improve the housekeeping standards of the area
What we offer you:
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
Join the LANXESS team!
Must include a resume.
Salary : $38,000 - $48,100