Associate Pilot Plant Operator

Bridgestone Americas

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pilot Plant Operator at the Bridgestone Polymer Engineering Pilot Center you will play an integral role in assisting with new product development and plant improvement/support projects (quality, cost saving initiatives, etc..). The Pilot Center Operator interfaces with Chemists/Engineers to transition new polymers from the lab to the production plant. The Technician will observe product/process characteristics and complete documentation per established guidelines and policies. The schedule for this position is 6pm-6am M-W and 4pm-Midnight on Thursday.

Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
• Attention to detail
• Ability to function effectively in a team environment and work independently as needed
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to solve problems effectively and multitask
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respirator
• Motivation to learn new tasks, concepts, applications and processes
• Basic computer knowledge as well as a working knowledge of MS Office
• Must be flexible in work duties and hours, since the position involves shift work and overtime
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs. and have the physical strength and ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor when necessary
• Typically requires less than 1 year of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior chemical plant experience preferred
• Prior analytical testing experience preferred
• An effective working knowledge of chemical facility operations
• Must be able to work safely with a general knowledge of workplace hazards, safety procedures, and plant safety matters

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures to safely and efficiently operate process equipment including reactors, pumps, and other equipment related to the operation
• Involvement in all aspects of operations including raw material charging, vessel operation, finishing and testing
• Prepare, charge and monitor polymerization in batch and continuous reactors
• Effectively communicate polymerization results, observations and discrepancies to the operations supervisor as well as engineers and chemists
• Operate process control system (Siemens PCS7)
• Identify opportunities for improvement within the Pilot Facility
• Perform in-process testing
• Follow safe work practices and support safety goals/objectives
• Assist in the development of new processes and establishing procedures

Benefits

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED