Operator at Westlake

Calvert City, Kentucky, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Chemical ManufacturingIndustries

Operates the chlorine cells, caustic evaporation, demineralized water system and hydrochloric acid (HCl) synthesis
Maintains maximum plant feed rate (cellroom KA load) as allowed by process conditions
Operates equipment in the brine facilities for the removal of impurities and metals
Provides 180# steam for the plant steam system and air for instrument air dryers, dilution air dryers and plant air system
Operates the chlorine and hydrogen drying, compression and liquification process
Operates 20% caustic dilution system responsible for making transfers to supply other plant locations
Responsible for cooling tower and fire water diesel pumps
Operates and monitors the neutralization tower
Responsible for salt handling equipment for the purpose of brine saturation
Operates brine sludge handling equipment, placing contents in DOT approved containers and labeling appropriately
Performs routine process sampling, data collection and recording as scheduled and responds to correct observed abnormalities
Maintains housekeeping in Unit and cleans up after job tasks and properly disposes of waste materials. Tools and equipment are returned to normal storage
Completes other routine or assigned duties as necessary to meet Chlor-Alkali department and Westlake CA&O production goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner