Chemical Operator

Chemical Operator

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet.

Our Operations Group in Newport is looking for a Chemical Operator to support and guide production and testing equipment. This Operator will collaborate within our Manufacturing Group on a 12-hour shift. The Operator will report directly to the Manufacturing Supervisor. We highly value the diverse perspectives and dedication that military veterans bring to our team!

Responsibilities

• Guide and maintain automatic and manual chemical process systems of varying complexity in accordance w/ operating procedures, including programmable, logic control devices
• Follow specifications, job orders, work instructions, recipes and procedures to produce specific products according to our ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality system
• Perform excellent liquid / chemical batch manufacturing, maintaining a familiarity with a variety of production machines
• Comfortable working in or open to learning about C1D1 and C1D2 Explosion Proof environments, particularly within the context of hazardous material handling and solvent extraction
• Monitor and care for process variables, such as temperature, pressure, and flow rates
• Route product samples for quality control inspection according to procedure
• Complete preventive maintenance on a regular, timely basis.
• Handle first-line resolving of process pathways such as equipment malfunctions, computer program issues, setting adjustments; involving appropriate other experts as needed.
• Support and uphold the Company's safety and environmental standards:
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Champion proper disposal of waste materials
• Contribute actively to safety improvement programs
• Support and uphold all Company policies including safety, operating procedures, quality, attendance and proper on the job conduct
• This position is shift work on a 12 hour Dupont Schedule, day-night rotation

Are You A Match?

Required

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum of 1 year of Industrial Manufacturing experience
• Proven experience with C1D1 and C1D2 Explosion Proof environments, particularly within the context of hazardous material handling and solvent extraction
• Good written skills, proficient computer skills, and ability to work with MS Office tools are required
• Physical stamina to perform manual labor and lift heavy objects
• Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
• Flexibility to work in shifts and handle occasional overtime as needed

Preferred

• Good judgment, attention to detail, and manual dexterity are required
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Deep understanding of chemical processes and equipment
• Solid communication, interpersonal, organizational, numerical, and analytical skills are required
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and attention to detail
• Capability to prioritize time efficiently

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.