Operations Technician

Operations Technician

Location: Baton Rouge

Responsibilities

Ensure plant equipment is properly lined up, controlled, and monitored for safe and efficient operations

Responsible for the operation of the production units, boilers and cooling towers, waste treatment unit, and product loading.

Perform minor maintenance and laboratory work

Perform equipment cleaning

Initiate work permits to ensure safety/efficiency of plant equipment

Active participation and compliance with site Total Safety Process

Understand and comply with good manufacturing practices to support quality and safety of animal feed (as part of FAMI-QS) and overall product quality (as part of ISO 9001).

Must be able to work in an industrial environment, which includes lifting 50 lbs., climbing to heights, working in confined spaces, and passing a physical/respirator fit test

Ability to serve on emergency response team/fire brigade

Ability to learn and qualify in multiple unit processes

Flexibility to work rotating 12-hour shifts, weekends, holidays, and call-outs

Education
High School diploma or GED required; Process Technology degree or certification highly recommended.

Experience
2-5 years experience in a petrochemical or manufacturing environment. Technician must have necessary qualifications to advance through the progression levels.

Technical Competencies, Key Skills & Abilities

Good written, listening and verbal communication skills

Computer skills including basic word processing and spreadsheets

Personal attributes include: team player, self-directed learning, and flexibility with changing tasks and priorities

Equal Opportunity Employer
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.

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