Operator

SUMMARY:

• Operates North Unit for the production, separation, purification, reprocessing and drying of Vinyl Chloride Monomer, EDC, and anhydrous HCL; Thermal destruction of chlorinated organic process vent streams; Loading, unloading, sampling, storage, transfer of Caustic Soda, Muriatic Acid, Kerosene, EDC, Vinyl Chloride Monomer, Chlorine, Intermediate feedstock (Catoxid) and anhydrous HCL.          

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates equipment for the production, separation, purification, reprocessing and drying of Vinyl Chloride Monomer, EDC, and anhydrous HCL; Thermal destruction of chlorinated organic process vent streams; loading, unloading, sampling, storage, transfer of Caustic Soda, Muriatic Acid, Kerosene, EDC, Vinyl Chloride Monomer, Chlorine, Intermediate feedstock (Catoxid) and anhydrous HCL.
• Cleans strainers and flame arrestors containing hazardous process solids ,and packing materials. Places contents in a DOT approved hazardous waste storage drum; labels, and transports drums to the onsite hazardous drum storage area.
• Provide surveillance of the EDC/CHLORINE barge dock when barges are not being loaded or unloaded.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and inspection for shipment of tank cars, and pipeline transfers to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Request Maintenance prepare equipment and signs in and out Maintenance workers.
• Record process area readings at least twice per shift.  Pull and deliver all ISO Quality samples to the laboratory within one hour of the sample schedule.  Record on the operator shift log any communication that the laboratory had with the control room regarding off-spec ISO sample results. Record all telephone communications regarding off-spec raw materials from chlorine or ethylene plant (including 20% caustic) in the off-spec raw material log. Record on the operator shift log any problems with any of the process area ISO Quality-critical analyzers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS           

• Four year college degree