Furnace Operator

Furnace OperatorPQ is a leading global provider of silicates, silicas and derivative products. PQ's products are used in a wide variety of industrial processes and many customer products, from decorative paints to green cement, from clean drinking water to green tires and from toothpaste to biofuels and beer.The Furnace Operator is empowered to make decisions and take actions as required to meet daily and long-term goals. The Operator works under minimum supervision in a team environment to:Start up and shut down equipment in accordance with procedures while meeting production needs.Operate production processing and material handling systems, some by computer control.Monitor system outputs – including charts, gauges, flow indicators, and computer displays.Control, adjust rates as required to balance related process systems.Perform quality control tests on process samples for process control and assurance of product quality.Daily requirement is to lift up to 60 pounds. Stands or walks with intermittent climbing. Requires visual acuity.Exercises judgment, discretion, and rapid decision making in situations involving operational problems, unexpected occurrences, etc., often independently.Maintain safe working conditions and practices.Assure maintenance of environmental control of plant facility as dictated by permits and state regulations, including working with the environmental department for the safe and orderly disposal of hazardous waste.Communicate problems, instructions, observations, and request orally and in writing to team members and other departments.Additional Duties & ResponsibilitiesOperates the liquid sodium silicate plant. Schedules the batch making, reacting, and processing of liquid sodium silicate according to standard operating procedures (SOP'S). Responds to system alarms by determining problem and taking corrective action.Controls the processes through the use of statistical process control, to include:Sampling and performing tests as needed.Setting up and plotting data on control charts.Diagnosing process and taking action as required.Performs key coordinating duties for emergency response situations; notifying and working with police, fire and ambulance personnel as required.Exhibits all skill requirements for production operations, operates any production equipment, and performs miscellaneous duties as needed.Performs quality control tests according to SPP'S to include:Product Baume'Product % Na2OProduct RatioProduct LPCProduct ViscosityProduct TurbidityCommunicates process problems, instructions, observations, and requests in writing through the use of established systems, including:Production data sheetsePac CMMSMicrosoft OutlookQualificationsHigh school graduate or equivalent educationPrior background working in industrial production, preferably a chemical processing facility is desirableForklift CertificationGood interpersonal skills, works well in a team environmentAble to follow written and verbal instructionAble to demonstrate basic computer skills including Microsoft Office productsAble to demonstrate mechanical aptitudeEHS ResponsibilitiesCommunicates, promotes and personally demonstrates Safety/Health (including PQP Principles) as #1 priorityParticipation in risk assessment audits as applicableUnderstand PQ Principles (PQP) and how they are implemented in the site organization, rules and proceduresCompletes HSE training requirements identified for the job in a timely mannerPQ is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.