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Arkema Process Technician Job in Beaumont, Texas
Process Technician Job
Location:
Beaumont, TX, United States
Employment Type: Regular
Category: Production / Operations
Posting Date: Sep 10, 2024
Arkema Inc. is actively recruiting for a Process Technician to support our Beaumont facility. At Arkema, Process Operators monitor and operate equipment and facilities, including field equipment, insuring quality and conformance with standard operating procedures. As a Process Operator you will be responsible for operational control of one or more pieces of process equipment in one or more units. In addition, maintaining 100% compliance with all applicable environmental and safety laws, regulations, and permit requirements is imperative to our daily operations. Daily responsibilities in this position must be done in an ethical manner with safety as the primary responsibility.
The Beaumont Plant is located in Southeast Texas about 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico and is about one hour drive east of Houston. Our facility is responsible for the production of methyl mercaptan, ethyl mercaptan, dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and methylmercaptoproprionaldehyde (MMP).
This position is responsible for, but not limited to:
Supports the Board Operator and production process by performing tasks outside your assigned unit.
Observes instruments, meters and gauges to verify specified conditions and record readings.
Operates pumps, compressors, fans, dryers, control valves and other equipment to achieve optimum operating conditions and product quality.
Makes rounds on a periodic basis to verify safe and efficient operating conditions and to identify maintenance needs.
Responsible for troubleshooting and mitigating abnormal parameters on process and utility equipment.
Responding to emergencies in the process by way of isolating equipment, depressuring, purging of equipment, containing releases, etc.
Assisting in the preparation of equipment for normal maintenance, shut down and start up, and returning the equipment to service. This consists of clean up, lockout/ tagout, permitting, blinding and pressure testing of equipment.
Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety programs as set forth by the company.
Actively assuming personal accountability for meeting Arkema's standard of continuous personal and professional development.
To be considered for this role, the following is required:
Associates Degree in Process Technology or related discipline OR 3 plus years of industrial manufacturing experience (may include military experience).
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Must be willing and able to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule.
Must be willing and able to work overtime, including holidays, weekends, and on short notice call-in as required.
Must have the ability to perform the essential job functions of the job in a safe and efficient manner.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders on columns, ladders and scaffolds
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, SAP and basic computer skills.
Certify, participate and become an active member of our hazmat and fire brigade team (Fire 1081 Exterior).
Who we are?Arkema is a world leader inInnovative Materials for a Sustainable Worldwith the ambition to become a pure Specialty Materials player.
We thrive asOne Arkema, comprised of many businesses and brands including Bostik, ArrMaz, and more! and operating with a global reach in 55 countries with more than 21,100 employees. Each one contributes to positioning Arkema as a recognized leader of specialty chemicals and advanced materials, reporting annual sales of €9.5 billion, of which 2.9% allocated to R&D for 1,800 researchers in 17 R&D centers.
If you pursue excellence, love innovation and are inspired by challenges, we encourage you throughwww.arkema.com (https://www.arkema.com/global/en/) to learn more about our values – Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment, and Inclusion – and how we concentrate on advances in bio-based and recyclable materials, new energies, water management, electronic solutions, lightweight materials and design, home efficiency and insulation.
Changing the world requires the right formula.The right formula consists of our innovative and sustainable materials, and you. Join us to develop the materials of tomorrow and make a difference together.What are you made of?
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Arkema Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Arkema Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting and hiring.
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