Outside Chemical Operator - Portsmouth
$58,240–$65,874 year
On-site · Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States or Franklin, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Outside Chemical Operator role at AdvanSix in Portsmouth area requires reading equipment readings, troubleshooting process deviations, and taking corrective action to maintain safety, quality, and production goals. The position demands 12-hour rotating shifts, ability to operate a forklift, work in confined spaces and at heights, use full PPE including a respirator, and strong communication and teamwork in an industrial chemical-plant setting. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent with 2 years in industrial/manufacturing/chemical plant experience; 1 year chemical operations preferred; ability to follow standard work and SOPs, perform physical labor, and engage in advanced troubleshooting. The company emphasizes safety, total rewards, tuition reimbursement, and competitive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
- 2 years minimum experience in an industrial/manufacturing and/or chemical plant industry
- 1 year Chemical Operations background/experience is strongly preferred
- Ability to work on a 12 hour rotating shift schedule
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to operate a fork truck
- Ability to perform the physical labor associated with the job
- Possess a strong work ethic and initiative to learn processes
- Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet
- Comfortable entering and working in confined spaces
- Demonstrated ability to deliver a safe work space based on following standard work
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting
- Advanced troubleshooting skills
- The ability to handle and work with highly hazardous chemical intermediates
- Ability to wear and work in full body PPE (personal protection equipment) which includes acid suit (acid jacket & acid pants) – full face respirator & hood
- Ability Load and unload bulk liquid chemical trucks and rail cars
- Demonstrated ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization.
- Computer literate
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