Chemical Plant Operator

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Chemical Plant Operator - Safety-Sensitive Position


Pay: $18.00-$22.00/hour
Schedule: Rotating shifts - 5:00 AM-1:00 PM | 1:00 PM-9:00 PM | 9:00 PM-5:00 AM
Location: Hot Springs, AR
Full-Time Position


Express Employment Professionals is currently interviewing candidates for a Chemical Plant Operator position with a local company in Hot Springs.


This is a safety-sensitive position requiring candidates who are dependable, safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an active plant environment.

Schedule


This position follows a weekly rotating schedule :

• 5:00 AM-1:00 PM
• 1:00 PM-9:00 PM
• 9:00 PM-5:00 AM

The 1:00 PM-9:00 PM shift will also work an additional 8-hour night shift on Saturday or Sunday approximately once every 5 weeks, on average. The frequency may vary depending on operational needs.

What You'll Do

• Operate and monitor plant equipment, controls, and instrumentation
• Follow established operating procedures and safety protocols
• Monitor flow meters and process controls
• Assist with loading and unloading tankers
• Perform material handling duties
• Package products and assist with sample collection
• Participate in daily plant housekeeping
• Provide general plant support and assist with various operational tasks
• Learn and apply basic pump technology, process controls, instrumentation, and chemistry
• Think critically and respond appropriately to changing conditions
• Work safely while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions and established procedures
• Basic math skills
• Ability to effectively use controls and instrumentation
• Quick-thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to learn new processes and technology
• Comfortable working outdoors and in an industrial environment
• Comfortable wearing required PPE
• Ability to remain active and moving throughout the workday
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to pass a background check

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Forklift certification or forklift experience
• Machine operating experience
• OSHA-compliant HAZWOPER training
• Understanding of pump technology
• Basic knowledge of process controls and instrumentation
• Understanding of process flow and distillation
• Basic knowledge of chemistry
• Understanding of mass and energy balance

Don't have all of the preferred experience? That's okay! A willingness to learn and successfully complete required training and certifications is important for this position.

Advancement Opportunities


There is room for advancement and increased responsibility based on successfully learning and performing plant operating processes and completing required certifications.

Work Environment

• Approximately 70% of the work is performed outdoors
• Industrial plant environment
• Must be comfortable around equipment, machinery, chemicals, and varying temperatures
• Required to wear appropriate PPE
• Position requires staying active and moving throughout the workday
• Strong focus on safety, attention to detail, and following procedures

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