What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator position at Stepan Company?
Job Description
- Responsible for supporting Stepan's Safety, Environmental & Responsible Care policies including shutting down the equipment to avoid unsafe or environmental incidents
- Safely manufactures alkoxylation products by following approved process instructions; this includes monitoring and maintaining all area equipment within specified guidelines
- Performs analytical testing on wastewater, and stormwater using a variety of analytical equipment
- Monitor recording instrument s, flow meters and other indicators as well as listen for warning signals in order to verify conformity of process conditions
- Responsible for safe handling of material, including loading and off -loading raw materials and finished products in railcars, tank trucks, iso-containers
- Performs in-process analytical testing on finished products using a variety of analytical equipment
- Safely off-loads ethylene oxide (EO) & propylene oxide (PO) railcars to storage tanks. Both EO & PO are highly hazardous raw materials
- Collects data and accurately calculates material balances
- Responsible for organizing own work including scheduling breaks so that work is not interrupted
- Responsible for inspecting equipment prior to each shift to ensure proper operating condition
- Responsible for writing work orders for malfunctioning equipment
- Responsible for training new and/or transferred operators
- Support all Environmental, Health, and Safety Programs, policies, and regulation s
- Responsible for participating in additional training including regulatory t raining, PHA reviews, PSSRs, safety meetings etc. as required to support EH&S objectives
- Be an active member of the Stepan site emergency response team and complete required training as required
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned with a high degree dedication to safety and environmental stewardship
Qualifications
Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision and in a team environment- 2 years of chemical manufacturing or other related industrial experience
- Certification in Process Technology preferred
- Able to read, review and interpret P& ID' s
- Previous experience with Inventory Management System (SAP), Microsoft Office.
- Must have excellent analytical approach to problem solving
- Well organized with a focus on managing multiple tasks, safety conscious, responsible and reliable
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal. Detail oriented
- Must understand chemical process operations and have the ability to recognize and respond to operational
- Experience with highly hazardous materials is considered an asset
- Able to work 12 hour rotating shifts on both weekends and holiday
Education
High School diploma or equivalent
Established in 1932, Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of basic and intermediate chemicals including surfactants, polymers, as well as specialty ingredients that go into consumer, household, and institutional products such as laundry detergents, shampoos, and surface cleaners. Stepan Company currently has 20 global manufacturing locations and over 2,000 employees. We have a strong record of growth. Our growth allows us to provide meaningful career opportunities and stability to our team members. We have big goals at Stepan and know every team member will be crucial to achieving our objectives. Regardless of function, we are looking for team members who bring with them a growth mindset, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to thrive in an evolving environment.
We celebrate diversity at Stepan and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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