Production Technician

Production Technician

At Ruveon we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice. Production Technician in Luling, Louisiana Opportunity Knocking – be a part of something big. Ruveon Crop Science in Luling, Louisiana has a great environment and are looking for team oriented colleagues like yourself, to help achieve company success.
What you will do The Production Technicians are responsible for the safe and efficient operations of each chemical manufacturing unit at the Luling Plant. The role will be responsible for the monitoring and control of the process from a control room environment as well as be responsible for field operations and monitoring within the process structure.
Benefits designed to fit your lifestyle: Starting rate for inexperienced candidates (less than 5 yrs exp) is $35.57; Experienced candidates (5 or more yrs exp) rate is $40.93. Hourly rate increases throughout training until reaching senior tech rate. 3 weeks Paid Vacation and 16 paid Holidays Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Minimum 10 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Retirement Savings options including competitive 401k company match Educational Assistance (up to $7,500.00 annually) And many more company Perks and Discounts
Key Tasks and Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the role are to:
Maintain a complete understanding of all operating procedures, compliance requirements (OSHA, DOT, ISO, etc), plant quality and safety procedures and perform job duties in accordance.
Monitor and control the unit operations via DSC systems.
Utilize IP21 and other technology to monitor and troubleshoot process and equipment operations.
Maintain complete communications documents including production log sheets and downtime records.
Provide information regarding operations and issues to appropriate resources including engineers and management.
Complete notifications of equipment malfunctions.
Monitor the equipment and operations in the field.
Take samples for quality control and regulatory purposes.
Make necessary process adjustments based on data input.
Maintain good housekeeping.
Perform container loading and unloading tasks as necessary.
Participate in optimization efforts.
Maintain compliance with all training needs.
Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED certificate required. Ability to routinely lift and transport heavy objects (up to 50lbs), climb and work in indoor and outdoor environments, work in high places and confined spaces with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to continuously learn and adapt to change and function in a self-directed team environment. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with diverse groups of people. Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications: PTEC degree (with 1 year minimum experience preferred in a Chemical/Petrochemical manufacturing plant operations and/or vocational/industrial trade and/or transferrable Military experience). Mechanical and/or E&I experience. 1 year minimum experience preferred in a Chemical/Petrochemical manufacturing plant operations and/or vocational/industrial trade and/or transferrable Military experience.