Chemical Operator Job at Hexion Inc.

Hexion Inc. Alexandria, LA 71302

Company Overview

Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Through a broad range of thermoset technologies and specialty products, Hexion serves and supports customers in a diverse range of applications and industries.Hexion materials are found in products that touch nearly every facet of modern living. At Hexion, we believe that leadership begins with integrity, ethics and environmentally sound operations. When you work for Hexion, you are partnering with a company that is not only focused on delivering value but on doing it in a safe, ethical and environmentally responsible manner.
Position Overview

Responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of reactor and associated equipment. The job task includes being proficient in MES, Alexandria DCS system, SAP and Microsoft suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, etc). The Resin Technician should be fully (and demonstrably) confident of their technical and personal abilities and should be able to use their abilities to positively affect the personnel and plant around them on a daily basis.
Job Responsibilities

Safety

Ensures that all Hexion safety practices and policies are followed during regular operations, unit maintenance and operational outages.

Participates in safety audits, training, inspections, incident investigations and PSM/PHA activities.

Ensures excellent housekeeping is maintained at all times - both personally and as a unit team.

Environmental Compliance

Demonstrates a working knowledge the site air permit, water permit and discharge permit.

Maintain unit operations within permit guidelines.

Knowledge of hazardous and nonhazardous wastes generation and the proper disposal.

Quality

Demonstrates analytical insight and knowledge of testing equipment and equipment utilized in the resin manufacturing and shipping processes along with storage tank areas.

Participates in the investigation of quality incidents and takes action to prevent recurrence.

Ensures raw materials are received per Hexion specification and finished product is shipped per Hexion and customer specifications and requirements.

Production & Shipping

Perform real time data entry using MES, SAP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, etc as needed to perform job duties.

Sample raw materials, in-process, and finished product. Perform required testing and analyze results against established specifications.

Load finished product onto tank trucks following all Hexion policies and SOP’s.

Offload raw materials from tank trucks to raw material storage following all Hexion policies and SOP’s.

Perform minor unit maintenance under qualified supervision.

Clean and maintain equipment per guidelines.

Unload dry bulk raw materials and stage in production areas using forklift.

Regulatory

Understand and follow DOT, OSHA, EPA and other regulations.

Leadership

Works well with others; promotes attitude of continuous improvement.

Independently completes day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision and to complete other special assignments, with an appropriate level of supervisory involvement Practices Hexion Core Values in daily activities and adheres to all Company policies and procedures.

Willingness and ability to work overtime as needed to maintain business coverage.

Minimum Qualifications

Attention to Detail

Computer experience

Strong Math Skills

Good Organization Skills

Strong Mechanical Aptitude

Critical Thinking/trouble shooting

Strong Team Player

Ability to Multi-Task

Self-Starter

Aptitudes: Must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles. Perform some arithmetic operations, possess eye-hand motor coordination and be able to operator a forklift.

Temperament: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situations requiring preciseness and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Must be able to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts; be able to influence people in the opinions, attitudes or judgments; and be able to generalize, evaluate, make decisions and perform repetitive work.
Education Higher Education GED Physical Requirements Frequent standing/walking Frequent sitting Frequently pushing/pulling Constantly work from heights, including stairs, and climbing ladders. Constantly use far visual acuity Constantly use near visual acuity Constantly use fine manipulation Constantly use gross manipulation Frequently wear full and half face respirators. Ability to enter confined spaces Frequently Frequently Lift/Carry up to 55lbs Other

We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, minority status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any characteristic protected by law.

In order to be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment through our career site, be at least 18 years of age, willing to take a drug test , submit to a background investigation as part of the selection process, as well as additional periodic background checks as required by the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) or regulations adopted by the Department of Homeland Security or other regulatory agencies

Candidates are required to have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

If currently an employee of the Company, you must have current satisfactory work performance and in most cases, have been in your current role 18 months.

Disclaimer: We are not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee about this position. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee of the Company via email, the Internet or in any other form and/or method without a valid written search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of the Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by the Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.


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