Top 15 Plant operator Jobs in Ashland, Ky

CHEMICAL OPERATOR
PCT Managed Services LLC —Ironton, OH
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Pass drug screening
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Loader Operator
The Shelly Company —Franklin Furnace, OH
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Outdoor work
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Burn Operator - Entry Level (Level I) - 2nd Shift
Harbor Steel & Supply —Prichard, WV
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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2nd Shift Machine Operator
Huntington Steel & Supply Co —Huntington, WV
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Overtime
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to stand for extended periods
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First shift Burn Table Operator
Huntington Steel & Supply Co —Huntington, WV
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Hand tools
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Operator (CDL Class A)
Groome Industrial Service Group —Wurtland, KY
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Painter
Portable Solutions Group, Inc. —Greenup, KY
- From $17 an hour
- Overtime
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Traveling Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration, Operator 1
Skillwork —United States
- $28 - $35 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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CHEMICAL OPERATOR

PCT Managed Services LLC
Ironton, OH

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Job Details

Qualifications

Record keeping
Computer operation
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Shop math
High school diploma or GED
Computer skills
Hand tools
Respirator

Full Job Description

Role Overview
The Chemical Operator role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, monitoring, adjustment, and permitting of the site chemical processes. This role is performed from both inside the control room and while making rounds outside in the processing areas, monitoring and recording data critical to the plant’s operation. The role will also oversee the operation of utility processes and byproduct/waste removal streams. This role will report directly to an Operations Supervisor.

What You'll Be Doing

Observe all safety rules and regulations, act safely and is responsible for the safety of others on site.

Ensure safety is top priority using tools such as energy isolation, Safe Work Permitting, Job Safety Analysis, Safety Observations, etc. Bring problems to the attention of the leadership.

Follow daily procedures and protocols as set forth in job orientations, standard operating procedures, and trainings.

Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to the supervisor.

Assist in training of new team members to perform the daily work and job functions.

Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by leadership.

Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through equipment.

Report and confer with technical and operations leadership teams to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, and product quality.

Operate machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products.

Inspect operating units such as pumps, mixers, columns, refrigeration systems, heating systems, etc. to ensure that all are functioning, and maintaining maximum efficiency.

Assist with and/or repair and replace damaged equipment as required.

Calculate material requirements or yields according to defined formulas.

Collect samples and perform routine lab test such as density, melt flow, and color.

Control or operate chemical processes using distributed control system (DCS), human-machine interfaces (HMI’s), or localized control panels.

Monitor recording instruments, flow meters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions.

Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings.

Notify maintenance, engineering, and other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions.

Patrol work areas to ensure safe, efficient working conditions including maintaining good housekeeping.

Basic Qualifications (Required)

Highly motivated team player with a focus on safety and a positive can-do attitude

High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma

3+ years of plant/manufacturing experience or technical degree

Ability and willingness to work shift-based work schedule

Basic technical math skills

Computer literacy and ability to perform basic administrative and record keeping duties related to the manufacturing process

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from coworkers, engineers, and site leadership

Must be flexible with the ability to change, adapt and grow.

Ability to read, count, and write to accurately communicate and complete all required documentation

Ability to use hand tools necessary for chemical plant operation

Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, respirators, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and pre-employment physical.

Nice to Haves

Associates or technical degree in a scientific field

Controls systems knowledge or experience (Emerson preferred)

OSHA/PSM experience

Experience in startup companies

Continuous improvement, Kaizen or 5S experience

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Loader Operator

Burn Operator - Entry Level (Level I) - 2nd Shift

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First shift Burn Table Operator

Operator (CDL Class A)

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Traveling Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration, Operator 1

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