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Braskem

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 With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem&rsquo;s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
 
 
 
 
 Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa
 
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 Department: Manufacturing
 
 
 
 
 Location: La Porte, TX
 
 
 
 
 Travel Involved: 0%
 
 
 
 
 Description:
 
 
 
 The Operator works on the plant machinery and equipment designed to generate polypropylene, adheres to established operating standards, and is always vigilant about safety processes and protocols.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities Include:
 
 
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 Follows operating discipline, procedures, and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties.
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 Performs routine operation of basic control systems and devices to monitor levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates, and transfer of products.
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 Monitors the process, takes readings, and adjusts controls to correct deviations from set operating standards.
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 Controls, monitors, and makes needed adjustments to all control systems and manually operated equipment.
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 Identifies any equipment that requires maintenance, clears and tags equipment as needed, and issues Safe Work Permits for maintenance and project work.
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 Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process, product quality, safety, and environmental problems.
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 Product transfers and transitions as required by the Operating Schedule Category Activity Report.
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 Communicates and coordinates outside activities with outside operators, including the extruder operator and the product loading area operators.
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 Communicates and coordinates outside activities with other Process Operators, Maintenance Technicians, Production and Process Team Members, and Site Management.
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 Acts as a resource for other Technicians on job tasks and prioritization of work activities. Performs tasks assigned per the task list, accurately completing all required paperwork.
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 Qualify in all Unit roles and assist with training new operators in your qualified roles.
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 Performs all duties with a high degree of dedication to safety and environmental stewardship.
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 Other duties as assigned.
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 Requirements:
 
 
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 At least six months of experience working in a chemical plant environment.
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 High School Diploma or equivalent.
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 A current, valid United States driver's license.
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 Capable of the physical demands related to this position, including frequent walking, standing, working in confined spaces, climbing ladders/scaffolding to perform elevated work, repetitive motion, and occasional lifting of weights up to 60 pounds.
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 Flexibility to work potential overtime, if needed (including weekends and holidays), given advanced notice.
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 Be able to complete self-paced computer-based training.
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 Have general computer skills necessary to operate SharePoint and Microsoft Office.
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 Be able to drive a forklift
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 Solid inventory management skills
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 Solid organizational skills
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 Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience:
 
 
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 2 years of chemical plant operator experience.
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 Process Technology degree.
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 Previous Polyolefin operations experience.
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 What we offer
 
 
 
 
 
 At Braskem, we offer more than just a competitive pay package. Our total rewards package includes a wide range of benefits you need for every stage of your life. Our benefits include:
 
 
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 Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
 
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 Retirement Benefits
 
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 Maternity and Paternity Leave
 
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 Life Insurance
 
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 Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
 
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 Teladoc
 
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 A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
 
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 Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
 
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 Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
 
 
 
 
 Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States without the need for any type of sponsorship now or in the future. Braskem is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees according to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team.
 
 
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