Job Description

Process Expert (Chemical Operator)

Overview:

Celanese  is a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company that engineers and manufactures products essential to everyday living. With global headquarters in Dallas, Texas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 dedicated people working at more than 50 owned and operated manufacturing facilities across 27 countries. We are committed to employee growth and creating shareholder value, and strive to make a difference in the communities where we operate. Our company focuses on the safety of its employees, provides competitive compensation (including benefits starting Day 1), and emphasizes giving back to the community. 

Responsibilities:

Purpose   and Summary of position:

• Process expert (chemical operator) in production unit will be responsible, with training, for operating and troubleshooting equipment, assisting maintenance, and maintaining environment
• Operators will be required to learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations, control room, material movement, and filtration
• Understand and follow all Site and Unit Safety procedures and protocols
• Perform all functions necessary including operation of all equipment
• 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), to the shift relieving process experts, and to process leaders

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED or 10 years of manufacturing experience with some high school education
• Some technical college a plus 
• 2 years of mechanical aptitude experience.
• Chemical Manufacturing/Operations experience 
• Solid equipment and mechanical skills
• Strong initiative and ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"
• Good work ethic as indicated by work record
• Ability to work on a team
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to work independently as well as a member of the team
• Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent observation skills
• Solid safety regulation understanding/practice
• Ability to learn and acquire information in both a computer-based and hands on environment

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge, experience and demonstrated good performance in chemical processes
• DCS or control room operator experience
• Aptitude to learn and acquire various different operational and maintenance skills

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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