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Senior Plant Operator - Lead

Suffolk, Virginia, United States of America💼 Full-time💰 $63,830–$63,830🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operate chemical manufacturing plant to meet productivity targets, handle chemical charges safely, and ensure First Pass Quality.

Role type

Senior Plant Operator (Lead)

Builds

Water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants

Domain

Chemical manufacturing / Water and hygiene solutions

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Hazardous chemical handling, process control, equipment operation, safety compliance, documentation, forklift operation, physical labor (lifting 55 lbs, climbing)

Preferred skills

Reactor/distillation column operation, DCS/PLC (DeltaV) knowledge, SAP work order creation, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Operate plant to meet productivity targets, monitor and adjust control parameters, conduct routine rounds and shift turnover, maintain process control for quality, restock supplies, serve as backup to Shift Supervisor, train on power outage recovery, create process/maintenance work orders, participate in safety programs and audits.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership backup responsibilities

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