Outside Operator

Overview

SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF’s growth.

The Outside Operator is responsible for supporting acrylamide production operations by monitoring and operating outside process equipment, collecting samples, and performing other operational activities within the production area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the Acrylamide Unit.
• Read, understand, and follow all applicable operating procedures and work instructions.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and safety standards within assigned work areas and throughout the facility.
• Follow all required permit procedures, including confined space entry, hot work, and line break activities.
• Identify, communicate, mitigate when possible, and report unsafe behaviors, conditions, and spills.
• Understand the hazards associated with equipment and process chemicals, and follow appropriate safety practices.
• Identify and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks and process areas.
• Accurately record and maintain process data and operating information.
• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot process equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform and document all required process checks, sampling, and inspections.
• Identify and troubleshoot process upsets or operational issues.
• Ensure chemicals and materials are properly charged, mixed, and sampled according to procedures.
• Safely load railcars, trucks, and containers in accordance with operational and scheduling requirements.
• Operate within established process parameter limits and make adjustments as needed to maintain product quality.
• Identify, address, and report process deviations.
• Operate forklifts and perform required forklift inspections.
• Handle, move, inspect, or assist with the management of hazardous waste in accordance with the Facility Hazardous Waste Management Program.
• Assist other outside operations personnel as needed to support overall plant efficiency and production goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervision or site leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or equivalent - Required.
  
  

Experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) stewardship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
• Ability to multi-task, learn quickly, and adapt to changing operational needs.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection, including a respirator and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Strong process knowledge or experience, preferably in highly hazardous process environments.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.