Chemical Operator I
Core
Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial products, including cleaning and loading trailers, staging materials, and performing general housekeeping.
Role type
Chemical Operator I
Builds
Industrial chemical products
Domain
Chemical manufacturing / Hazardous materials processing
Required skills
Equipment operation, process monitoring, quality control testing, sample drawing, emergency shutdown procedures, material yield calculation, tank level gauging, valve regulation, forklift operation
Preferred skills
Associate degree in relevant field
Technologies
SAP, Google
Responsibilities
Move control settings to adjust equipment speeds affecting chemical reaction quality and yields; Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, and warning signals to verify process conformity; Record operating data including process conditions and instrument readings; Draw samples and conduct quality control tests to ensure standards are met; Regulate or shut down equipment during emergencies; Start pumps to wash reactor vessels and regulate flow of oil, steam, air, and products; Interpret chemical reactions via sight glasses or monitors; Patrol work areas to prevent tank overflows; Notify maintenance personnel of equipment malfunctions; Turn valves to regulate product flow through tanks; Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas; Gauge tank levels using calibrated rods; Defrost frozen valves using steam hoses.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC
