Chemical Operator

NEXPERA leads the way in sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that optimize processes, minimize environmental impact, and allow our partners to focus on their core operations. With the industry’s largest facility network, we ensure unmatched reliability and drive innovation across the industrial landscape. In addition, we provide an unmatched array of sulfur-based chemicals and related services to a diverse set of industries.

POSITION PURPOSE 

The Chemical Operator operates and maintains sludge, dewatering treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in refinery/industrial facility to purify water to meet customer specifications.

The site operates a process safety management-covered process that produces sulfuric acid in multiple concentrations. Product is shipped in rail cars, tank trucks and portable totes.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

• Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.

• Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines, centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.

• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

• High School diploma or GED

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred

• Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control

• Some experience in a related position and environment preferred.

• Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and quality instructions). 

• Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

• Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily. 

• Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.

• Must be able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check.

PAY AND BENEFITS 

NEXPERA’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, including vacation, sick leave, 12 holidays per year, and paid parental leave for all employees; as well as health, dental, vision, and long and short-term disability insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. All Operator Mechanics are eligible for full progression. Additionally, Operator Mechanics are eligible for the annual Local Performance-Based Compensation program. 

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  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.