Process Technician Operator at Westlake

Lakeland, Florida, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Chemicals, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime in a 24/7/365 production facility
Ability to operate a forklift and yard tractor to move materials
Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands to touch/handle/feel, reach/push/pull/climb, talk/hear; occasionally stoop/kneel/crouch; lift/move up to 10 pounds regularly, 25 pounds frequently, 55 pounds occasionally; wear a respirator
Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus
Willingness to work outside with exposure to elements and in moderate noise environment requiring PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection, FRC, hard hat, safety shoes)

Responsibilities

Safely operate all process equipment (reactors, storage tanks, boilers, oil heaters, cooling water systems, wastewater treatment, utility systems) under direction of a plant operator
Operate forklift and yard tractor to move materials within the plant
Follow all EHS requirements/regulations; participate in safety, environmental, and production programs; recognize/resolve/report/control hazards; write Safe Work Permits; complete training on time; maintain clean/orderly work environment and contribute to housekeeping/5S
Learn quickly, be detail-oriented, follow operating/batch procedures; read/clarify directions; record/account for materials; maintain high quality standards
Demonstrate process awareness; operate process control equipment, pumps, motors, reactors, tanks, oil heaters, boilers; document/monitor/log conditions; create maintenance requests; troubleshoot basic problems and take corrective action; track/log materials in batch documentation; operate using Distributive Control System (DCS)
Support continuous improvement and operational excellence; review areas for improvements; initiate/communicate ideas; participate on project teams; assist in training others

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Process Equipment OperationForklift OperationYard TractorEHS ComplianceSafe Work PermitsReactorsBoilersPumpsMotorsWastewater TreatmentHousekeeping5S

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What shift schedule does this position require?

The position supports a 24/7/365 production facility and requires working rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

What are the main responsibilities of a Process Technician?

Responsibilities include safe operation of process equipment like reactors, storage tanks, boilers, oil heaters, cooling water systems, and wastewater treatment, operating a forklift and yard tractor, following EHS requirements, ensuring quality, production monitoring, and supporting continual improvement.

What skills or qualities are needed for this role?

Candidates need strong process awareness, ability to operate process control equipment like DCS, pumps, motors, and reactors, detail orientation, quick learning, hazard recognition, troubleshooting skills, and willingness to train others.

What is the company culture like at Westlake?

Westlake offers an entrepreneurial environment focused on enriching work life and career experience, working together to enhance lives through products and community presence, with emphasis on continuous improvement, operational excellence, safety, and training others.

What makes a strong candidate for this Process Technician role?

A strong candidate demonstrates commitment to EHS, learns quickly, is detail-oriented, shows strong process awareness, is willing to work rotating shifts including nights and holidays, and supports training others and continuous improvement.