Process Operator at Trecora LLC – Baton Rouge, Louisiana

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Monitor and conduct area activities by following relevant plant procedures and instructions from area supervision.
• Monitor, control, and record plant operations.
• Sample, test, and record process streams as required by the QA program and procedures.
• Conduct activities to comply with plant safety and environmental policies, to meet Quality Control requirements and business demand.
• Monitor use of inhibitors and process supplies to comply with operational targets.
• Assist with preparations for maintenance activities.
• Conduct area housekeeping to meet plant standards.
• Evaluate safety, environmental and quality policies and suggest modifications as necessary.
• Complete all required training on time.
• Fill out logs and worksheets.
• Constructively support plant management’s vision to improve plant operations.
• Follow plant EHS policies and/or DOT regulations and maintain personal hygiene standards.
• Provide suggestions for area operational improvement.
• Participate in safety, health and environmental programs.
• Must be willing to work overtime when needed.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: Minimum of high school diploma. Chemical Plant Technician certification a plus.

Experience: Chemical manufacturing or related field. A certificate for Chemical Plant Technician training can be substituted for experience.

Computer Skills: Basic Microsoft Office 365

Certifications & Licenses: Two-year community college certificate preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Other Requirements:

• Good working familiarity handling hazardous materials.
• Good understanding of plant procedures relating to OSHA, EPA and other regulations that require compliance for plant operations.
• Training in Emergency Response, First Aid, Hazardous Waste handling and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to interact with all levels of plant organization.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Full professional proficiency using the English language, verbal and written.
• Basic math skills and the ability to compute decimals and percentages are required.
• Must have the ability to learn and work effectively with the plant’s Distributed Control System (DCS).
• Good mechanical aptitude and equipment troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.