The Operations Associate will have exposure to inclement weather as most work is conducted outdoors. The work is performed in a high noise environment and the Operations Associate is required to wear hearing protection, during most of the required work. There is potential for hazardous events to occur which require the associates to wear flame retardant clothing, steel toe shoes/boots, eye protection and a hard hat. Some work will require further personal protective equipment such as cartridge masks, respirators and SCBA. The work performed will require performing considerable physical activities such as climbing, twisting, bending, walking 1-3 miles, squatting, leaning, crawling, lifting, balancing, stooping and handling of equipment and materials. That may include lifting or exerting 50 pounds of force.

The Operations Associate (OA) serves to support production by monitoring, assessing, and manually controlling with direct physical activity, the chemical and mechanical equipment and process systems in the field to assure the production processes are functioning properly and to continually improve the process and product to achieve excellence in our business.

The Operations Associate must be able to identify, understand the purpose for, and how to start, stop, operate, disable and lock out various types of process equipment such as columns, storage tanks, pumps, valves-control/manual, compressors, and the process flow lines. The OA must have basic process chemistry knowledge and understand the hazards associated with working with process equipment and chemicals.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor Process and equipment by collecting samples and taking daily readings via handheld computer to assure proper mechanical operation and product quality.
• Adjust process conditions by manually operating process equipment in the field, as directed, per operating procedures.
• Prepare equipment for service by writing permits and isolating the equipment from the process so that maintenance can be performed.
• Prepare Process additives and remove process byproducts as needed.
• Keep detailed notes of daily operation events; Learn, understand, and communicate the information of the events verbally during shift change.

****May be required to perform these essential functions requiring SCBA and various other personnel protective equipment.

Decision Making:

• Monitoring and sampling of the process is routine and follows a set of standard
• Manually adjust the process control variables and other equipment in the field.
• This work is routine requiring the use of several readily understood rules and procedures in which the operator may make minor decisions that could affect the efficiency and/or accuracy of the work.
• Preparing equipment for service - Tasks are semi-routine and diversified, requiring some judgment in the application of established rules and procedures but within limits of standard
• Preparing process additives are routine and follow a set of standard
• Verbal and written communications via shift log and shift relief of daily events are

Requirements

• Requires, a high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Process Operator in a chemical or petro chemical facility.
• Mechanical Aptitude and working knowledge of process
• Must have basic personal computer proficiency.
• Must have ability to read/write
• Preferred: Vocational training; often receiving a certificate in Unit Operations, or a two-year degree in Process Technology or similar Job-related course

• The pay for this position is $40.12/hr. 
• Competitive Benefits 
• Benefits begin on DAY 1! 
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.