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Vacancy Name: Chemical Operator
Vacancy No: VN385
Department: Operations
Location: Workington
Employment Type: Full-Time
Description
To control, monitor and adjust equipment and processes to meet production targets. To report and investigate deviations from normal operating conditions, dealing with basic process upsets.
Overview
Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and high-performance materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries served include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all manufacturing facilities. The company’s global integrated supply chain offers product consistency, easy access, supply security, and reasonable turnaround on delivery. Aurorium is committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.
Role Specific Responsibilities
* Understand the Major Accident Prevention Policy / Plan (MAPP) and Safety and Environment Management Systems.
* Comply with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and arrangements.
* Inspect before use and use correctly plant equipment, machinery and PPE; take corrective action within competency and report defects to line management.
* Report all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents and near misses promptly.
* Act in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
* Do not use new equipment or modify processes without ensuring appropriate assessment and authorisation through the Management of Change procedure.
* Undertake work only for which you have been appropriately trained.
* In abnormal situations or emergencies, carry out necessary actions to ensure safety and be available for Emergency Response if trained.
* When necessary, stop processes safely if HSE is critically compromised.
* Participate in Process Hazard Assessments studies (e.g. HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA).
* Participate in risk assessments and incident root cause investigations.
* Contribute to writing Standard Operating Procedures.
* Comply with electrical and fire safety procedures and manual handling procedures.
* Technical
* Prepare to start up, operate, monitor, handover and complete / shutdown a process.
* Maintain product quality and prepare process materials according to instructions.
* Manage materials into and between production stages; separate and dispose of by-products and waste as appropriate.
* Clean and prepare plant and equipment; prepare work areas for maintenance.
* Maintain the condition of engineering assets; report defects to supervision.
* Carry out analytical testing to ensure product integrity as required.
* Complete all documentation to the required standard; maintain area housekeeping and 5S status.
* Update operations status via Tier 1 Board and permit status via Permit Board.
* Business Improvement
* Participate in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
* Engage in problem solving and take responsibility for ongoing personal development to enable cross-team versatility.
* Assist in training, mentoring and assessment of other team members.
* Exercise autonomy and judgement within overall direction or guidance.
* Problem Solving and Innovation
* Participate in continuous improvement activities and problem solving.
* Take ownership of learning and development for self and the business.
* Assist in training, mentoring, and assessment of others.
* Exercise autonomy and judgement within overall direction or guidance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Embodies Aurorium core values: credible, outcome-oriented, driven, empowered accountability.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Chemical Manufacturing
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