Chemical Process Operator Job Description
Chemical process operator
provides technical guidance to contracted design teams for review and approval of chemical connections and materials of construction.
Chemical Process Operator Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective chemical process operator job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included chemical process operator job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Manual operation of equipment (pumps, valves ) to control the process
Acts as point person for safety related items
Performs all duties in accordance with “Indian Orchard Employee Commitment to an Incident-Free Culture”
Will call for overtime
Write end of shift report and do shift exchange at beginning and end of shift
Maintain schedule efficiency to meet production goals
Follow production schedule and work with warehouse to get orders pulled and staged
Verify components
Ability to communicate objectives to the line and report results to production management team
Batching/weighing/sampling materials using the metric system
Chemical Process Operator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Chemical Process Operator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: SDCA
Education for Chemical Process Operator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the chemical process operator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in Process Technology, Military, Science, Chemistry, Biology, Speech, English, Communication, Physics, Computer
Skills for Chemical Process Operator
Desired skills for chemical process operator include:
Connections
Pipelines
Storage and location of all equipment necessary for this operation
Valves
SAP
Excel
Microsoft Word
Chemical and mechanical operations
Chemical related manufacturing operations
Microsoft package
Desired experience for chemical process operator includes:
Ability to work a rotating shift schedule
Must wear all PPE while on the job
Lift up 55lbs
Basic Math Skills and Measuring
Experience operating a lift truck and hand tools
Required to stand up to 90% of the working day
Chemical Process Operator Examples
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Chemical Process Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of chemical process operator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for chemical process operator
- Mixing chemicals per written instructions
- Operating large scales, small balances forklift, blenders and processing tanks
- Make suggestions for solutions to support daily results, improvement in safety, quality, cost, and reliability
- Ability to comprehend on-the-job training
- Perform room releases
- Attend Daily Operational Reviews
- Ability to understand deviations, non-conformances, protocols, SOPs
- Document activities according to CFR 21 Parts 210 and 211
- Understand and follow SOPs and cGMP guidelines
- Work effectively with a diverse “customer” group (production/batching, operators, supervisors, managers, warehousing, maintenance, quality, ) to understand and meet/exceed their expectations and achieve desired business results
Qualifications for chemical process operator
- Monitor machinery and equipment to assure it is operating properly and make minor mechanical adjustments when necessary
- Must be able to work Thursdays & Fridays 8hs
- Frequent lifting of tools and equipment up to 50lbs
- Frequent reaching, bending, twisting, turning in performance of duties
- Walking, standing and climbing stairs and crossovers are common
- Work is indoors/outdoors and temperatures are seasonably normal for indoor factory/production and outdoor Tank Farm operations
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Chemical Process Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for a chemical process operator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for chemical process operator
- Operate equipment to meet objectives detailed in standard operating procedures
- Recognize 'abnormal' operating conditions and implement proper response including notification of supervision
- Maintain sanitary and safe working conditions including, but not limited to
- Proper disposal of spent materials, packaging materials, and other materials as instructed
- Proper operation of process controls, DCS systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical equipment as detailed in various procedures
- Conduct in-process testing using specialized equipment and reagents as specified in standard operating procedures
- Working with solvents
- Making fluoropolymer solutions in a 3, 10, 30 and 100 liter glass vessel
- Moving 55 gallon drums
- Handling up to 15 liter solutions
Qualifications for chemical process operator
- Proper use of PPE is always required
- Active member of Spill Response Team – may require use of respirator
- 3-5 year of working in a Manufacturing, FDA, GMP or DEA environment is preferred
- Proven ability to meet production needs for successful results
- Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations
- Ability to work in a team environment and maintain efficiency, quality, and safety
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Chemical Process Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of chemical process operator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for chemical process operator
- Charging vessels with ingredients for solutions
- Monitoring temperature and agitation speed
- Sampling solutions for % solids and viscosity
- Performing % solids and viscosity testing
- Packing out solutions, labeling and sending to shipping
- Cleaning glass vessels
- The Process Technician is to practice Responsible Care through active participation in the Responsible Care Management System and adhere to the Guiding Principles of Responsible Care
- The Process Technician must be able to describe the aspects in their assigned areas and know the potential impacts to employees’ health and safety and to the environment and the security of the plant
- The Process Technician is to understand their role in Responsible Care and is responsible to be able to identify the significant environmental, health, safety, and security (EHSS) risks in their area of responsibility, the controls for each significant aspect and how to manage them as needed
- The Chemical Process Operator will report to the Production Manager
Qualifications for chemical process operator
- Preferred experience 2 year minimum
- Read, write, and speak the English language fluently
- Work closely with and in-cooperation with team leads and peers
- This position will be accountable to meet daily goals set by the Team Leader to fulfill customer requirements
- Bulk Batcher will have primary accountability for maintaining schedule efficiency, quality, and safety
- Primary contacts of the Bulk Batcher will include Production/Batching Workers, Operators, Supervisor, Manager
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Chemical Process Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a chemical process operator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for chemical process operator
- Ability to work as part of a team, being self-motivated, and able to use their initiative
- Follow the general instructions of processing specifications for the process as supplemented by the specific instructions on operations sheets and method sheets
- Maintain accurate records of production and inspection, including log books and completed method sheets with all variable processing data recorded as required
- Load, unload work in baskets, barrels, racks, for processing
- Clean production parts, barrels, baskets, danglers
- Rinse parts after cleaning and verify presence of water break free surface
- Adjust processing parameters for the specific chemical process within allowable limits to achieve acceptable processing results
- Remove work pieces from solutions at periodic intervals and observe product to verify conformance to specifications / remaining time in processing solution
- Rinse and dry work, place work in containers and bake as required
- Perform pre-process, in-process, and post-process inspections as required for particular chemical process
Qualifications for chemical process operator
- Candidates should possess a two year AAS Degree in Process Technology (or equivalent) and a minimum of 1 year as a Chemical Process Operator in a relevant field
- Minimum Requirements include High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- Work experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or industry that complied with GMP is an asset
- Proof of completed Georgia Work Ready Assessment (Applied Math, Locating Information, and Reading for Information) at any level is highly preferred
- More than 3 years of experience as a Chemical Process Operator in a relevant field will be considered in lieu of the two year AAS Degree in Process Technology
- High School Diploma, including courses taken in chemistry and math
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Chemical Process Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of chemical process operator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for chemical process operator
- Make chemical adds to various processing solutions at the direction of solution analysis personnel
- Mask work for plating, as required
- Maintain safe and clean working environment
- Performs weighing, filling, labeling, sealing and other chemical operation activities general warehouse duties relating to packaging materials such as unloading bottle trucks and keeping packaging materials in order
- Monitor and control the unit via the computer system
- Diligently follow recipe documentation such that batches are made and approved in a timely manner
- Operate winder and webco station
- Keep logs of operations, materials and results
- Operate the rework room ensuring rework addition according to instructions set by process engineering and supervision
- Must continually maintain current on skills and share knowledge
Qualifications for chemical process operator
- Bachelors of Science (B.S.) Degree in Science is strongly desired
- Direct experience working as a process operator, maintenance or technician in the chemical industry is preferred
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous Chemical Plant experience
- An Associate Degree in Process Technology is preferred
- Experience in a chemical or other manufacturing plant is also preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of two years of college in a science-related field, or an appropriate Associates Degree or the equivalent experience