Operations Specialist

Position Summary

A well-established U.S. chemical manufacturer uses inherently safer production technology to convert fundamental raw materials into essential industrial products. By producing chemicals on-site through advanced processes, the company reduces transportation risks while ensuring a reliable, sustainable supply to surrounding communities. We’re looking for an Operations Specialist who enjoys working in the plant, coaching operators, and improving systemsbetter —not just maintaining the status quo.

In this role, you’ll support safe, reliable operations in your assigned area while helping the site strengthen procedures, improve operating discipline, and proactively address issues before they impact production. You’ll work closely with operations, maintenance, and engineering — and you’ll have real influence on day-to-day decision-making and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

· Monitor plant performance and proactively identify safety or reliability risks

· Issue, track, and close work requests the right way

· Verify maintenance work is completed safely and to standard

· Keep clear electronic logs documenting issues, learnings, and actions

· Coach and mentor operators — building capability and ownership

· Audit work permits and LOTO; provide practical feedback when needed

· Review key checklists (pump swaps, seals, safety showers, etc.) and share findings

· Support outage/shutdown planning and coordination

· Help develop, improve, and close gaps in procedures

· Troubleshoot process and operational issues with operators and engineers

· Participate actively in EH&S programs, RCIs, and safety council discussions

· Be part of the technical staff on-call rotation

Requirements:

· Hands-on experience in plant operations (chemical, refining, utilities, or heavy manufacturing)

· Leadership presence — you enjoy coaching, guiding, and setting expectations

· Strong communication skills and the ability to simplify technical topics

· Comfortable working across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams

· Basic skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (or willingness to learn)

· Able to work at heights, in confined spaces, outdoors, and lift ~50 lbs.

· Chlor-Alkali experience is a plus — not required

Benefits:

· Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

· Medical and dependent care FSA options

· 401k company matching with immediate vesting

· 8 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays of your choice

· Employer-paid annual life insurance

· Paid sick leave and vacation (with accrual increasing over time)

· Regular social events for employees and their families

· Flexible Schedule

· 10% Bonus Target