AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people's lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at
Why work at AdvanSix?
* We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
* Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
* Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
* Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Position Summary:
The Chemical Operators work on a rotating shift team, focusing on field and control room chemical unit operations for safely running process systems and associated equipment during their shift.
Typical duties of the operator role include but are not limited to the following: The Field Operator operates field equipment, draws process samples and prepares equipment for maintenance. The Control Room Operator monitors and operates equipment and facilities which includes combustion units, scrubbers, absorption towers, heat exchangers, and tanks via the Distributed Control System (DCS).
Summary of the Main Responsibilities:
* Adhere to standard work and standard operating procedures to ensure unit safety, quality and production goals are met
* Responsible to take and interpret readings on various equipment assessing any variation to standard troubleshooting and taking action to bring the process back to standard
* Troubleshoot process issues and take corrective action to ensure a safe and sustainable operating area
* Ability to handle and work with highly hazardous chemicals and the ability to wear and work in full body PPE (personal protective equipment)
* Effectively communicating and escalating processes upsets and/or equipment issues within the organization
Required Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent required
* 2 years of experience in a manufacturing, industrial, and/or chemical plant environment
Additional Qualifications:
* 1 year of Chemical Operations background/experience is strongly preferred
* Ability to work on a 12-hour rotating shift schedule
* Ability to work in a team environment
* Ability to perform the physical labor associated with the job
* Possess a strong work ethic and initiative to learn new processes
* Ability to work at elevated heights - greater than 50 feet
* Ability to work in confined spaces
* Demonstrated ability to deliver a safe workspace based on following standard work
* Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and take corrective action within an industrial setting
* Advanced troubleshooting skills
* The ability to handle and work with highly hazardous chemical intermediates
* Ability to wear and work in full body PPE (personal protective equipment) which includes acid suit (acid jacket & acid pants) - full face respirator and hood
* Ability to load and unload bulk liquid chemical trucks and rail cars
* Demonstrated ability to communicate through multiple layers of an organization
* Computer literate
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past work experience doesn't perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Other details
* Job Family SC00 - ISC Hopewell South
* Pay Type Hourly
Apply Now
* Richmond, VA, USA
General Statement of Duties This assignment supports adult students in mastering high school-level core subjects, equipping them... ...knowledge needed to effectively prepare for and pass the General Educational Development (GED) tests, ultimately enabling them to earn a...
...Sound. We are looking for mission driven providers dedicated to serving underserved and diverse communities. Job Summary The physician will provide primary medical care services to patients of Sea Mar Community Health Centers in accordance with training, experience...
...Job Description Job Description The mission of the Childrens Museum Houston is to transform communities through innovative, child-centered learning that improves the trajectories of all children in Greater Houston. For more than four decades, Childrens Museum...
...below: WE CONTINUE TO SHINE WITH New flexible shifts Paid vacation, sick, holiday and bereavement leave ... ...Thursday Week 2- Friday Some additional benefits include Daily Pay, Tuition Assistance, LifeWorks (cash back shopping/phone and car ins discounts), and Supportlink...
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Rutland, MA Position: Immediate Opening for Experienced Operator We are seeking a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team in Rutland, MA. The ideal candidate will have a proven track r...