Chemical Plant Operator jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Chemical Plant Operator controls equipment and systems that process chemical substances and materials into products. Operates equipment and monitors the production process to ensure efficient and safe output. Being a Chemical Plant Operator follows standard operating procedures and performs in process quality checks to identify and resolve issues during processing. Troubleshoots problems with equipment, respond to system notifications and makes required adjustments as needed. Additionally, Chemical Plant Operator enters required production data and information into logs. May unload or move materials. Follows all procedures for safe material handling and required safety gear. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or team leader. The Chemical Plant Operator works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Chemical Plant Operator typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Chemical Operator A
  • Resintech Inc
  • Camden, NJ FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION:  Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, Area Chemical Operators run all equipment and processes in their assigned production areas to produce and/or process the company’s products in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.  An Area Chemical Operator will typically be crosstrained in two production areas.  At times, additional Labor resources will be assigned into a production area to assist the Area Chemical Operator, who will then coordinate the use of the Labor assistance provided, as needed.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • In general, operate all processing equipment in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to produce high quality ion exchange products in a timely and cost-effective fashion.
    • In general, load raw materials and chemicals, as well as unload and package all finished resin products.
    • In Area 2000, operate pumps, regeneration columns, acid/caustic dilution stations and other equipment to perform chemical regenerations to convert, steam, rinse, hot rinse, backwash, and mix/package processed ion exchange resins to H and OH- ionic forms.
    • In Area 3000, operate pumps, regeneration columns, chemical metering/dilution stations and other equipment to convert, regenerate, steam, rinse, hot rinse, backwash, disinfect, dewater, etc. a variety of products.  Also, operate specialty equipment, including a filter press and stirred tank systems.
    • In Area 4000, operate pumps, carbon loading, acid washing, dewatering, drying, dust control and packaging equipment to produce and package various grades of granular activated carbon products.
    • In Area 6000, operate pumps, regeneration columns, chemical metering/dilution stations and other equipment to separate, regenerate and re-mix a variety of products.     Also, operate dry-blending equipment for blending of finished resins.
    • In Area 7100, operate pumps, mixing vessels and polymerization reactors to polymerize flammable monomers to solid polymer bead precursors within OSHA PSM requirements, as well as operate a slurry tank for transfer to downstream finishing areas.
    • In Area 7200, operate pumps, centrifuge, dryer, screener and transporter systems to finish polymer processing and load polymer to sulfonation weigh hoppers.
    • In area 7300, operate pumps, polymer loading equipment, sulfuric acid metering, sulfonation reactors, acid recovery vessels and acid recycle tanks to sulfonate and hydrate ion exchange products to transfer to downstream finishing areas.
    • In Area 7500, operate pumps, in-line dilution equipment to perform caustic conversions of products to the Na ionic form, as well as steam, rinse, hot rinse, backwash and package ion exchange resin products.

    Secondary Responsibilities

    • Promptly report all safety, environmental and operational issues to the Shift Supervisor, as well as perform basic troubleshooting to identify potential causes of such issues.
    • Participate and adhere to all safety procedures, especially the permit programs to safely transition equipment to/from maintenance staff or contractors.
    • Formally document all batch processing (and other) records thoroughly, accurately and in a timely fashion to ensure product traceability and adherence to quality procedures.

     

    Qualifications and Education Requirements

    • US Citizen.
    • HS Diploma or GED.     Associates degree or higher in a science/technical degree program preferred.
    • 3 years in the chemical, pharmaceutical, food or petroleum industries.  10 years of experience in batch chemical processing preferred.

    Physical Requirements

    • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
    • Must be able to climb stairs and ladders.
    • Must be able to work at elevated heights.
    • Must be able to be trained in respirator use and confined space entry.

    Work Environment

    • Production plant:  roughly 80% indoors, 20% outdoors.
    • 24 x 7 production, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off, steady day or night shift.

     


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Chemical Plant Switching Technician
  • PSC Group, Human Resources
  • Gibbstown, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Chemical Plant Switching Technician Paulsboro, NJ Be the next key member of our Rail Switching Team as the PSC Group is now hiring! Spend your days along the rail tracks and work as a team with the en...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Chemical Plant Switching Technician
  • Petroleum Service Corporation
  • Paulsboro, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Chemical Plant Switching TechnicianChemical Plant Switching TechnicianSummaryTitle:Chemical Plant Switching TechnicianID:24046536547State:NJCity:PaulsboroWorker Category:FTRG-Full-Time RegularDescript...
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Chemical Operator B
  • Resintech Inc
  • Camden, NJ FULL_TIME
  • JOB DESCRIPTION: Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, Area Chemical Operators run all equipment and processes in their assigned production areas to produce and/or process the company’s products in a saf...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Chemical Loading Operator - Frankford
  • AdvanSix
  • Philadelphia, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary: The Chemical Loading Operator performs all aspects of safely transferring liquid bulk chemical products to and from trucks, rail, and barges. Summary of the Main Responsibilities: Pr...
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Plant Operator
  • Blueknight
  • Gloucester, NJ FULL_TIME
  • Under general supervision of Plant Manager, is engaged in operating/maintaining asphalt facility equipment, as well as maintaining related records. • Gather samples of elevated-temperature materials (...
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Group Process Safety Manager
  • Johnson Matthey
  • Woodbury, NJ
  • Together for a cleaner, healthier world. Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technolo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Operator - Represented/Tariff
  • Dow
  • Bristol, PA
  • At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our cu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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3RD SHIFT RENDERING PRODUCTION LEAD
  • The Judge Group
  • Souderton, PA
  • MOPAC NIGHT SHIFT LEAD OPERATORSouderton, PennsylvaniaDESCRIPTIONOperations Lead Position at JBS USA Food CompanyPOSITIO...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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2nd SHIFT RENDERING PRODUCTION LEAD
  • The Judge Group
  • Souderton, PA
  • MOPAC 2ND SHIFT LEAD OPERATORSouderton, PennsylvaniaDESCRIPTIONOperations Lead Position at JBS USA Food CompanyPOSITION ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Technician, 2nd shift, Thermoplastic Polyurethane-Exton, PA
  • DSM
  • Exton, PA
  • Production Technician, 2nd Shift (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) Exton, PA (USA) Onsite - 2nd shift: M-F 2:00 PM to 10:30 P...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Process Controls Engineer
  • Quantum Strategies
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Job Description Job Description On behalf of a client, we are seeking proficient and seasoned Systems Integration, Contr...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pilot Plant Technician
  • Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
  • Exton, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Pilot Plant Technician needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client in...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Production Technician, Paste
  • Vibrantz Technologies, Inc.
  • King Of Prussia, PA
  • Company Overview Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Philadelphia, sometimes known colloquially as Philly, is the largest city in the U.S. state and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the sixth-most populous U.S. city, with a 2017 census-estimated population of 1,580,863. Since 1854, the city has been coterminous with Philadelphia County, the most populous county in Pennsylvania and the urban core of the eighth-largest U.S. metropolitan statistical area, with over 6 million residents as of 2017[update]. Philadelphia is also the economic and cultural anchor of the greater Delaware Valley, located along the lower Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, wit...
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Income Estimation for Chemical Plant Operator jobs
$53,696 to $73,713
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area prices
were up 1.0% from a year ago

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The successful candidate MUST have 1 year of experience in a chemical environment.
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