Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and  sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS

Roehm America LLC is currently seeking to fill Process Operator positions supporting ourBay City, Texas facility. We are an employee-oriented, safety conscious company where respect, responsibility and recognition are part of the standard job benefits. If you are a proactive, dependable, motivated individual and meet the minimum requirements below, you may qualify for this position. The successful candidate should be able to promote a safe environment through a proactive approach to Operations, ensuring environmental compliance, operating reliably, and producing the highest quality product. The Process Operator will work with maintenance and all other departments to ensure safety, environmental, production and cost goals are met. Employees in this position receive work direction from the Shift Supervisor and work with other operators in performing routine plant operating duties, including, but not limited to the following:

WHAT YOU WILL DO

1.    Safely operate pumps, compressors, reactors, distillation columns and other plant equipment within safe operating range
2.    Make changes to the operating process necessary to maintain product quality
3.    Monitor the performance of plant equipment and process conditions. Read flow meters and temperature and pressure gauges. Take routine readings on process variables. 

4.    Operate control room instrumentation systems 

5.    Draw samples of products from the process for laboratory testing 

6.    Perform lab testing on some process streams 

7.    Promptly respond to process alarms / constraints 

8.    Start-up/shut-down process equipment
9.    Prepare equipment for maintenance
10.    Participate on Emergency Response Team (fire-fighting).

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

•    Process Technology Degree or Relevant Experience
•    Basic computer skills
•    Required to work 12 hour rotating shift work schedule (including nights, weekends, holidays). Operating needs of the unit dictate work schedule. Will be required to work overtime; standby coverage assigned on some off days. 

•    Must possess basic computer skills. 

•    Currently possess or able to obtain a TWIC Card 

•    Will be required to understand and follow plant policies and procedures. 

•    Must be able to read and communicate verbally and written using the English language. 

•    Must be able to complete the requirements of the formal operator's training program. To become fully certified, candidate will be required to successfully complete the entire certification process.
•    Must follow all plant safety guidelines and policies, which includes the wearing of fire-retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
•    Position requires the ability to frequently walk, stand, climb, bend, lift up to 50 pounds and perform a wide range of physical activities; ability to work at various heights; entry into confined spaces; work in various weather and hazardous conditions; ability to listen and follow instructions.

Testing Requirements
•    Successful candidates will be required to take a physical examination, which includes a drug and fitness for duty exam and criminal background check

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our  benefits on our careers page.

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING

Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

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