What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Operator I position at A-Gas Americas?
Process Operator I
Who are we?
A-Gas is a global leader in the responsible lifecycle management of specialty chemicals and gases. As the world's largest halocarbon reclamation company, we are constantly striving to drive technology and innovation into our business to continue to provide our customers with the best environmental solutions. For more information on A-Gas, please visit us at www.agas.com/us.
The Process Operator I is responsible to support the running of our state-of-the-art refrigerant distillation columns. In this role, you will complete process setups and teardowns, transfers, bulk tank movements, and safety checks. The Process Operator role is a vital part of our goal to increase gas processing capacity at our site, come join our growing team in a career with A-Gas.
Why A-Gas?
A-Gas offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, professional certifications, and a tuition reimbursement program. It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us!
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain safe operation of the distillation column by assisting the Operator II and Lead Operator in work assignments, managing the production of Blends, Chemical Transfers, ISO movements.
- Support the daily supervision and monitoring of tank farm and facility controls, (pressure gauges, scale monitors).
- Report any faults, site, and maintenance issues to Production to ensure site safety and product quality.
- Responsible for updating daily production results, leak check results, and performance by task.
- Encourage and participate in a Health and Safety culture to ensure a safe practicing environment.
- Uphold company policy and practices for self and peers, related to health and safety.
- Communicate maintenance needs to lead operators or supervisors.
- Responsible for ensuring that quality control is implemented on a constant basis.
- Any other tasks, as required
Experience, Knowledge, and Qualification
Essential
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Process Technician Experience or Associates Degree preferred
- Must be able to obtain HazMat Certification and EPA 608 Certification
- Must have excellent math skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- Experience in manufacturing, or in the Chemicals industry
- Previous experience with Pumps, Hose, Compressors, PMS, Lockout Tag Out
- Experience with Microsoft 365, including Excel/Word
Shift Work Expectations
- 12 hours 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM, or 7:30 PM to 7:30 AM
- The schedule is a rotation of 4 days on 3 days off, then 3 days on 4 days off
- Each shift rotates quarterly from days to nights
- $25 - $28
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Salary : $25 - $28
