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Operations Technician BRU/PWT

Requisition ID:  6751
Location: 

El Dorado, AR, US, 71730

Business Unit / Group Function:  Polymer Additives
Work Arrangement:  Onsite
Level of Experience:  Entry level

Employee Type: Regular

 

Who we are
 

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
 

Job Highlights

 

  • Responsible for running the entire BRU and PT process
  • Responsible for issuing, auditing and closing Safe Work Permits including pre-and post- walkthroughs
  • Responsible for writing Work Order notifications for maintenance in SAP system
  • Lead/Perform Lock-Out/ Tag-Out on electrical and mechanical equipment
  • Perform PM on reactors, safety showers, Bromine transfer piping, and initiate corrective actions as required.
  • Assist IOB operators when available
  • Effectively communicate process and issues to process specialist
  • Maintain daily, weekly and monthly inspection records for all equipment as required
  • Competent in using LIMS Sample Manager software
  • Review, update and follow SOPs, JSAs and HECP Plan as necessary
  • Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in unit (including areas outside area of responsibility)
  • Expected to trouble shoot process and equipment issues, and address them to prevent HSEQ, and reliability problems
  • Expected to understand the program and control logics set up in the process
  • Responsible for un-loading raw material from tank trailers
  • Responsible for maintaining records in the log book, and process batch sheets
  • Responsible for maintaining and reporting inventory of raw material
  • Expected to be able to initiate MOCs in velocity system
  • Acquire a working knowledge of methyl bromide process operation

Requirements

 

  • Must be safety conscious and able to follow written work procedures.
  • 5+ years of operations experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment is preferred.
  • Boiler's license preferred.
  • Demonstrated computer skills. 
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal. 

 

 

What we offer you

 

  • Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
  • Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
  • Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
  • Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.

 

LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. 

 

We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!

 

Join the LANXESS team!

 


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