Chemical Operator Position Available In Berkeley, South Carolina

Chemical Operator Cooper River Partners – 4.0 Goose Creek, SC Job Details Full-time $22 – $29 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications

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Microsoft Excel Heavy equipment operation Process improvement

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Mid-level Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Welding Industrial maintenance Associate’s degree 2 years Communication skills Mechanical knowledge Full Job Description About Cooper River Partners (CRP): Cooper River Partners (CRP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pacolet Milliken, LLC, and is the owner and operator of Bushy Park, a multi-tenant industrial park. The site is located on Bushy Park Road in Goose Creek, South Carolina. CRP provides industrial services, such as steam water compressed air, rail services, security, and emergency response to the nine tenant companies on site. CRP’s vision is “Always Safe, Always Reliable, Always Growing, and Exceeding Expectations”. CRP’s core values include Honesty/Integrity, Safety, Quality, Responsibility, Entrepreneurship/Innovation, and Commitment. Cooper River Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Enriching our culture through Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. www.bushyparksc.com

Job Overview:

Responsible for the safety, production, maintenance, and equipment operations of the Liquid Sodium Silicate (LSS) plant while on shift. Requires a thorough understanding of plant operations, procedures, company policies, and the ability to solve problems. Monitors and operates the chemical production systems. Responsible for cleaning and basic maintenance of the production systems which include steam autoclaves, bucket elevator, centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, bag house, chemical offloading stations, tank farm, and other equipment in support of the chemical operation. Works on a team of two operators, batch operator and field operator. Interacts with maintenance workers, contract employees, technical and professional employees, and department supervisors. The work shift for this position is a rotating 12-hour shift of 6:30am to 6:30pm and 6:30pm to 6:30am with 36 hours worked in week one and 48 hours in week two.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Ensures all equipment is well maintained and runs safely and efficiently. Monitors the operations of systems, logs data, makes process adjustments as required, and submits maintenance work orders. Performs repeated process tasks such as cleaning filters, charging vessels, and transferring product. Maintains an organized work area with clean equipment and associated areas. Completes initiatives to improve the performance and appearance of the equipment. Monitors and coordinates activities of personnel working within the plant. Operates front end loader for raw materials handling and forklift for process waste disposal. Uses a distributed control system to manipulate plant parameters and control equipment operation. Performs de energization (lockout/tagout) of equipment and issues safe work permits to ensure maintenance is performed safely on equipment. Assists the supervisor with training requirements, standard operating procedures, preventative maintenance programs, and benchmarking activities. Utilizes chemical testing equipment to ensure product quality is within specification. Conducts safety, housekeeping, regulatory, and environmental inspections. Documents findings/activities and is responsible for ensuring that preventative maintenance programs are maintained. Performs limited process waste management activities such as waste movement and labeling. Performs limited maintenance operations with and without support from maintenance personnel. Ensures that OSHA, SCDHEC, and other regulatory requirements are met or exceeded in production areas. Participates in Safety Audits, ISO 9001, RC 14001, and Site Safety Process activities to ensure requirements are met or exceeded. Performs other duties as assigned.

Specific Skills:

Good understanding of basic mechanical processes, process flows, and electrical circuits. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage changing priorities. Effective interpersonal skills. Process improvement oriented. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Teams.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Associates degree and/or certificate in industrial work skills such as industrial maintenance, automated technology, welding, etc. is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

2 years of experience with industrial or commercial maintenance or operations is required. 5 years of chemical production operations and certification in forklift or other heavy equipment is preferred.

Certifications & Licenses:

Valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

Possess close visual acuity and acuity to operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment, ability to reach, stand, walk, push, pull, grasp, talk, hear, repetitive motion, and exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move object.

Working Conditions:

Subject to activities inside and outside, temperature levels below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees for more than one hour, noise levels where one may need to shout to be heard, vibration, hazards such as moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working in high places, exposure to high heat, chemicals, fumes, odors, oils, and other cutting fluids, and required to wear a respirator.

Job Type:

Full-time Shift Schedule:

Rotating 12-hour shift of 6:30am to 6:30pm and 6:30pm to 6:30am, with 36 hours worked in week one and 48 hours in week two

Pay:

$22.00 – $29.00/hour depending upon education and experience

Supplemental Pay:

Base pay plus annual bonus

Benefits:

Health insurance Dental Insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Disability insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Account Parental leave Vacation 401(k) with company match Employee Assistance Program #ZR