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Chemical Operator

Momentive
Texas City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Mar 2025
💰 $58,000/yr

About the role

Job Title:

Chemical Operator

Summary:

Responsible for the proper transfer of chemicals/materials within the plant and monitoring control panel functions per operating instructions specific to the process while ensuring safety and environmental controls.

Responsibilities Include:

Loading and unloading of final product, raw materials and waste streams via tank truck, drums, sacks or other types of container Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook Obtain material samples for laboratory analysis using proper safety measures Handling of drums using drum dolly or forklifts. Moving of trailers safely with Yard Mule. Handling plant utilities, including, but not limited to: Hot Oil System Cooling Water Tower Process Water Chiller System Nitrogen Tanks Flare System Furnaces Boilers Complete understanding and knowledge of Safety and Emergency Procedures Maintain efficient working knowledge of the plant’s shutdown and startup procedures Monitor inventory of raw materials and ensure accurate recording all necessary data on transfers Dismantle and clean filtering equipment, as needed  Understanding and the management of Environmental Procedures  General housekeeping in process areas and operating areas  Operators qualified to participate on the emergency response team must be physically capable of firefighting with training provided by the Company  Wash and rinse reactors  Regulate the flow of steam, air or oil  Add chemicals or products to convertor  Operate equipment to adjust speed of chemical reactions or yields  Report spills or dangerous conditions  Draw samples of product  Patrol tanks and troughs to ensure they are not overflowing  Use steam to defrost frozen valves  Operate and test towers, soap-spray vessels, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors and driers  Ensure chemicals are stored properly  Use calibrated rods to gauge tank levels  Must have taken and successfully passed the mPD Unit Tests  Must be able to LOTO per plant procedures  Communicate safety concerns with management by participating in safety team meetings and other means (concern reports, etc.)  Understand and execute life critical systems such as LOTO.  Basic understanding of LEAN, 5S and GEMBA  Initial and ongoing training of new hire personnel

Qualifications:

The following are required for the role

What We Offer:

Hire Rate: $29.68

The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography. If you are interested in this position, we’d ask that you apply! #BePartoftheSolution

At Momentive, compensation is one part of your overall package. We offer a fantastic variety of total rewards and development programs to support your unique needs for overall well-being and personal career aspirations. 

  • Health, dental & vision insurance, including critical illness coverage and optional orthodontia coverage. 

  • Company paid life and disability coverage. 

  • Company funded counseling (EAP) and assistance finding care for children, parents, or pets. 

  • Paid time off plus paid holidays. Additional time off with years of service. 

  • 401k savings plan with employer match and additional employer contribution. 

  • Educational reimbursement program, where applicable. 

  • Professional development courses. 

  • Wellness programs and financial education. 

About Us:

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance

across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more. 

  

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, s

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