Chemical Operator/Loader
Olin Chemicals

Title: Chemical Operator/LoaderLocation: Niagara Falls, NYSalary: $24/hour starting rate. Hourly rate increases on a set schedule based on both skill qualification and time in role.
Schedule: Rotating 12-hour schedule; days & nights.

Focus:
This position ensures a safe and reliable operation of a complex/heavily regulated chemical production plant by following operating disciplines, procedures, and work processes in a team environment. Candidates will be hired to work in a variety of operator/technician roles across the plant depending on current availability. These plant roles may include: Chemical Operator or Loader.
Chemical Operator/Loader Essential Functions:

• Monitor and control chemical process conditions, equipment, and control systems; manage product samples and analysis
• Load/unload product, monitor tank levels and flow rates, and operate mechanical equipment
• Perform operational tasks including field checks, equipment prep, permitting, minor maintenance, and general area housekeeping
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and support maintenance, start-ups, and shutdowns for operational reliability and efficiency
• Conduct inspections per Olin standards and regulatory compliance (safety, DOT, quality), and prioritize safety and environmental stewardship, report near misses/incidents, assist in root cause investigations and perform Immediate Response activities
• Errors may result in severe consequences due to hazardous materials and complex equipment
  
  

Chemical Operator/Loader Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of work experience (36 months of full-time work at time of application)
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical reasoning, spatial reasoning, and behavioral measures identified as important for the role
  
  

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Associate's degree* in Process Technology, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical or Computer Technology
• Production, maintenance, and/or distribution related experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• Relevant military experience with a technical specialty
• Prior Olin experience in a related position
  
  

Work Conditions and Physical Demand Requirements:

• Ability to work the schedule(s) specified above as well as overtime, holidays, and weekend as required
• Ability to serve in the emergency response/rescue team and respond to HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) with OSHA training
• Ability to pass drug screen and background check if offer is received and accepted
• Ability to pass a functional physical test, with or without reasonable accommodations, if offer is received and accepted
  • Use standard safety equipment and wear all required personal protective equipment including in extreme hot/cold environments
  • Work in confined, tight, or closed-in spaces
  • Climb ladders and stairs through multiple levels, work at heights,
  • Lift hoses, bolt flanges, operate valves and similar equipment as part of a normal job
  • Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
  • For Cell Room/Valve Operators: work in strong electromagnetic field
    
    

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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