Chemical Plant Operator jobs in Rapid City, SD

Job Summary:

Operates emulsion plant to product various asphalt oils and emulsions; maintains equipment. Performs testing on asphalt products to ensure quality

Main Responsibilities:

• Embrace the Company’s safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
• Support, promote, and practice the Company’s core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
• Reads incoming paperwork to ensure accurate materials are being delivered
• Perform advanced calculations
• Operate forklift to unload and move various materials and equipment
• Hook up off-load hoses for AC delivery
• Trace product and raw material lines in order to achieve accurate transfers
• Open, close and adjust valves as necessary to load or unload product in tanks and lines
• Read gauges and adjust valves to adjust product mix to meet specifications
• Read level gauges to mix different materials at accurate ratios to meet specifications
• Climb tank ladders (up to 50’ high) to take tank gauges or service mechanical apparatus as needed
• Check temperature and PSI of oil heater and adjust as necessary
• Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication
• Perform plant and line maintenance, including repair or replacement of valves, motors, bearings, gaskets, shafts, gauges, etc.
• Records operation and maintenance actions during shift in logbook
• Clean facilities by sweeping, shoveling, scrapping spills, etc.
• Complete production sheets

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid drivers’ license with ability to maintain a clean driving history required

Skills:

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training preferred
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements:

• Wears and maintains personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
• Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Standing/working on feet for long periods, and walking across uneven terrain
• Frequent exposure to loud noise
• Regularly exposed to all outdoor weather conditions, dust, and airborne particles
• Regularly exposed to fuel, oil, and other chemicals
• Work schedules may vary including weekends; may require travel with overnight stays

Benefits and Perks:

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.