Production Operator - Celanese International Corporation

Responsibilities

• Operate the Vectra polymer production unit to achieve flawless stewardship, quality, reliability, and engagement;
• Learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations, control room, and solid state;
• Understand and follow all Site and Unit Safety procedures and protocols;
• Perform all functions necessary to make polymers including operation of all equipment and Distributed Control System (DCS);
• Perform preliminary troubleshooting on equipment and process malfunctions and be prepared and able to make first attempt repairs where appropriate;
• Support maintenance in the unit through LOTO of equipment and issuing Safe Work Permits when required;
• Strictly follow all batch recipe sheets and SOCs.  
• Maintain accurate records of all observations and results.  
• Accurately and thoroughly reporting these data via written (Logbook & PGRs) and oral reports to Vectra Engineers.  
• Enter work notifications into SAP when malfunctioning equipment is identified and initial trouble-shooting completed.  Timeliness and thoroughness is critical.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Advanced technical courses or associates degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred
• Strong equipment and mechanical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"
• Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools
• SAP, Ranking Database, Vectra E-Logbook, Sample Manager, and others, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word)
• Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties
• Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent observation skills
• Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.
• Ability to:
  • Work rotating shifts
  • Climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories)
  • Lift 40lbs to chest level
  • Use hand tools to tighten bolts
  • Use an impact driver to tighten bolts
  • Perform overhead work
  • Operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle)
  • Pass fit test for full face respirator use