Chemical Operator II/IIIย
Location: Sauget, ILย
Salary Range: $22-$40 per hourย
Job Description:ย
Crysalis Biosciences Inc. is seeking skilled chemical operators. Our chemical operators are responsible for the operation of our computer-controlled process equipment, manual machinery, evaluation of process problems that may arise, and documenting process parameters. In addition, you will be a vital part of the team to help ensure maximum production quantity and quality, while supporting the policies, goals, and objectives of the company.ย
Key Responsibilities:ย
โข Monitor and control plant operations.ย
โข Constantly review the plant operation, control the process, ensure qualityย
product is produced, anticipate and solve problems, and help identifyย
opportunities for improvement.ย
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Participate in projects to improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.ย
โข Maintain records of key production variables (including production volume, yield, plant uptime, and utility consumption)ย
โข Collaborate and effectively communicate with QA to ensure effective participation in QA programs related to sampling and testing process streams and productsย
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Ensure compliance with all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety procedures.ย
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Coordinate with maintenance to ensure timely repair work by assisting inย
diagnosing and troubleshooting any maintenance issues.ย
โข Participate in safety, health, and environmental programs.ย
Maintain compliance with any applicable city, county, state, and federalย
regulations relating to operations.ย
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Ensures plant cleanliness and monitors use/inventory of process chemicals and supplies.ย
Qualifications & Experience: Chemical Operator (II)ย
โข High School diploma required, post-secondary education or technical trade.ย
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Certificate is an asset.ย
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Computer Skills: Ability to work effectively with the plant's Distributed Controlย
System (DCS); proficiency with standard office software is an asset.ย
โข Skills & Technical Requirements:ย
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.ย
Experience with operation monitoring and computer control systems.ย
Quality control analysis.ย
Critical thinking and problem-solving.ย
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Ability to monitor and ensure safe equipment operation.ย
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Understanding basic process safetyย
Qualifications & Experience: Chemical Operator (III)ย
โข Associate degree in Process Technology, Chemical Operations, or related field preferred.ย
Experience with dry-mill ethanol plants and coproduct operations (DDGS, corn oil extraction)ย
โข 5-7 years of experience as a chemical operator in an ethanol production facility or similar process manufacturing environment preferredย
โข Able to operate safely and efficiently, monitor, and troubleshooting ethanol production processes.ย
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:ย
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Exposure to heat, noise, moving machinery, chemicals, and elevated work areas.ย
โข Must regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs. and be able to climb ladders and workย
at elevations up to 175 feet.ย
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Must be able and willing to work safely, including wearing and usingย
task-specific appropriate personal protective equipment.ย