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Chemical Plant Operator

BLEACHTECH LLC
Petersburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Why Join BLEACHTECH?

At BLEACHTECH, we’re building a stronger, safer, and more innovative future. Under new ownership, our team is committed to growth, transparency, and creating a workplace where employees can thrive. If you’re ready for stability, career development, and a supportive culture, we want you on our team!

What you will do

  • Collect and analyzes samples according to the Sample Plan, following lab procedures to ensure accuracy and safety, and identifies high-risk sampling points where enhanced PPE is required
  • Log and interpret readings from meters, gauges, charts, and instruments to monitor operational accuracy and detect deviations from expected performance.
  • Responsible for monitoring, transferring, mixing, sampling, and analyzing chemical inventory to maintain plant operations
  •  Monitor the distributed control system (DCS) to optimize, verify and control production by making necessary adjustments to tank levels, pumps, agitators, valves and other process equipment
  • Operate, inspect, and control plant equipment within SOPs and SOCLs following calibration procedures for reagents and equipment as per specifications to ensure accurate and reliable measurements.
  • Troubleshoot and repairs plant equipment
  • Start-up and Shut down plant operations

Candidates will have

  • Ability to carry out basic mathematical operations
  • Understanding of units, including the use of weight, volume, specific gravity, pressure and concentration
  • 3 years in an Industrial Manufacturing Environment
  • 1 years in a chlor alkali environment
  • Must be mechanically inclined
  • Ability to carry out detailed written and oral instructions
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Team-oriented mindset
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and plant procedures

Chemical Operators hours are either 6am-6pm or 6am-6pm. 4 days on 4 days off, including weekend and holidays. We have both day and night shift openings available.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.82 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have at least 1 year of chlor-alkali experience?

Experience:

  • Manufacturing: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $28

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