Powerhouse Operator

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
 

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
 

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
 

Job Title: Powerhouse Operator

Location: Newport, DE

 

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

 

The Powerhouse Operator performs all daily utility related activities and operations for the site utilities including operation of steam generating boilers, wastewater and storm water management systems, fugitive emissions thermal oxidizer, plant air compressors, monitoring of nitrogen production, and purchased water pumps. You will also support the Metasheen operation. You will be responsible for ensuring that the production objectives are met in a safe and cost-effective manner.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

• Start up, monitor, trouble shoot and shut down all operations that produce site utilities; control of these operations via Wonderware HMI & PLC.
• Support maintenance with breakdowns in all utility operations.
• Monitor Metasheen for critical alarms when the operation is idling, or when no Metasheen operator is present.
• Special procedures, for example: Permit to Work, equipment lockouts, electrical isolations.
• Operate heavy equipment (fork truck).
• Review performance losses (lost time) and process anomalies with the supervisor.
• Assist in achieving site financial targets and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
• Housekeeping and 5S sustainability.
• Support and adhere to the principles of the American Chemistry Council's Responsible Care® by protecting the environment, health, safety and security of our employees, contractors, carriers, distributors, visitors, customers, and neighbors.
• Be knowledgeable of and follow all EH&S practices including but not limited to: manage waste movements according to satellite and/or 90-day accumulation requirements, inspect air contaminant sources and institute corrective action for out-of-spec conditions, prevent releases into the sewer and/or storm water systems by following BMPs (best management practices), activate emergency response procedures in case of spills or other emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies regarding