SE - Op IV - Specialty Esters

Emery Oleochemicals LLC•Cincinnati, OH

12h

About The Position

Emery Oleochemicals is seeking a qualified Chemical Operator to support safe and efficient plant operations. This role is critical to maintaining production quality, process stability, and compliance within a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in manufacturing or chemical processing
Knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvement
Experience with controls and instrumentation
Ability to analyze information and maintain manufacturing quality standards
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work more than 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.)

Nice To Haves

Distillation and/or vacuum system experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Review production schedules, drawings, and processing specifications
Retrieve materials from inventory and coordinate laboratory sampling/approval
Calculate and measure materials
Inspect tanks, vessels, piping, valves, steam traps, pumps, compressors, heat exchangers, reactors, separators, mixers, and distillation systems
Set and program processing controls and operating parameters
Operate Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
Monitor processing variables, alarms, and operating logs
Evaluate process stability and adjust controls as needed
Obtain and test process samples
Conduct inspections and recommend process improvements
Log processing statistics and maintain production records
Complete preventive maintenance tasks
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions
Report and escalate operational issues
Maintain a safe and clean processing environment
Comply with all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Patrol assigned unit areas
Prepare systems for product changeovers using cleaning agents
Communicate operational status, irregularities, and ongoing needs during shift transitions