Production Operator Trainee - Huntsman International LLC

Job Description:

Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our three distinct business divisions. Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service – and the list goes on.

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Huntsman is seeking a Production Operator Trainee supporting the Polyurethanes Division located in Houston Port, Texas. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Job Scope

Through adherence to all established Operational and EH&S policies, procedures, and practices; trains with a qualified operator to perform all operational tasks necessary to achieve operator progression of the Houston Port TEROL operation.

As the Production Operator Trainee, you will: 

• Performs necessary work of an Operator C of the outside operation of operating, startup and shutdown of process equipment for the production of quality and on-spec products.  
• Maintains current, detailed knowledge and understanding required of an Operator C of process unit equipment, unit operations, principles or operating methods used in the process and the effects of such operations on equipment involved.
• Makes periodic rounds of units, checking and/or adjusting process equipment to ensure proper operation, draws product samples for laboratory analysis and bases on laboratory analysis makes necessary changes in operating conditions.
• Completes reports and records data such as charts, operating data, Work Orders, and Safe Work Permits, using prescribed forms
• Maintains good housekeeping habits to ensure the cleanliness, neatness, and order of work area and equipment.
• Monitors the safe handling, identification, storage, and removal of waste streams resulting from production activities.
• Completes all training assignments as assigned.
• Participates in site safety and environmental programs.
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed.  If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives.
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assists other employees in accomplishments of Huntsman company goals.  Follows instructions and performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.  Participates in and completes company-required training programs.

Required Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

The candidate must have an unrestricted right to work for Huntsman in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree (2+ years) in Process Technology with 1+years of related work experience (Associate degree can be substituted with a high school diploma and 6+ months experience in a petrochemical plant.

Skills and knowledge:

• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs.

Huntsman is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation and/or expression or any other characteristic protected by law in every location in which we have facilities national or local.

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