Chemical Process Operator - Hopewell
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Advansix
Richmond, VA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Chemical Process Operator - Hopewell Req #1353 Richmond, VA, USA
- Hopewell, VA 23860, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 12:00 AM AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics.
- We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
- Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Position Summary:
The Chemical Operators work on a rotating shift team, focusing on field and control room chemical unit operations for safely running process systems and associated equipment during their shift. Typical duties of the operator role include but are not limited to the following: The Field Operator operates field equipment, draws process samples and prepares equipment for maintenance. The Control Room Operator monitors and operates equipment and facilities which includes combustion units, scrubbers, absorption towers, heat exchangers, and tanks via the Distributed Control System (DCS). Summary of theMain Responsibilities:
Adhere to standard work and standard operating procedures to ensure unit safety, quality and production goals are met Responsible to take and interpret readings on various equipment assessing any variation to standard troubleshooting and taking action to bring the process back to standard Troubleshoot process issues and take corrective action to ensure a safe and sustainable operating area Ability to handle and work with highly hazardous chemicals and the ability to wear and work in full body PPE (personal protective equipment) Effectively communicating and escalating processes upsets and/or equipment issues within the organizationRequired Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent required 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environmentAdditional Qualifications:
1 year of Chemical Operations background/experience is strongly preferred Ability to work on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule Ability to work in a team environment Ability to perform the physical labor associated with the job Possess a strong work ethic and initiative to learn new processes Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet Ability to work in confined spaces Demonstrated ability to deliver a safe workspace based on following standard work Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting Advanced troubleshooting skills The ability to handle and work with highly hazardous chemical intermediates Ability to wear and work in full body PPE (personal protective equipment) which includes acid suit (acid jacket & acid pants) - full face respirator and hood Ability to load and unload bulk liquid chemical trucks and rail cars Demonstrated ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization Computer literate The hourly rate for this position is $ 26.14 We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Hired applicants will be eligible for paid holidays, paid time off including vacation, eligibility to purchase company stock, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K with a competitive company match. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan. Hired applicants will be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings account eligibility, employer-provided short term disability benefits, eligibility to purchase long term disability benefits, employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages. The pay range, incentives and benefits listed above are general guidelines only and not a guarantee of total compensation or benefits. The final offer will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, the responsibilities of the job, experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as the job location, applicability of a collective bargaining agreement, length of service, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The incentive pay is dependent on your role, business results and individual performance. All aspects of total rewards offered are subject to the terms and conditions of the specific plans. At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles. AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.To all agencies:
Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid. Job Details Job FamilySC00 - ISC
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