Chemical Operator Job at Evonik Industries (Calvert City)

Chemical Operator

Evonik Industries

Location:
United States , Calvert City

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Chemical operators are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the processes to produce the chemicals within the Calvert City Acetylenics Plant. Assignment includes chemical plant production, as well as monitoring of site wastewater treatment and utilities operations. Chemical operators work a rotating 12-hour shift. Shift assignments are from 7AM to 7PM (days) and 7PM to 7AM (nights).

Job Responsibility:

Controls or operates machinery or equipment to assist with manufacturing, packaging, and other steps along a production line
Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the processes to produce the chemicals within the Calvert City Acetylenics Plant
Assignment includes chemical plant production, as well as monitoring of site wastewater treatment and utilities operations
Work a rotating 12-hour shift
Rotate through varying operating positions (control room operator, field operator, formulations operator)
Monitor the chemical process equipment, including reactors, distillation columns, storage tanks, and other associated vessels and equipment
Operate process equipment within the established operating parameters
Largely self-directed, supported by day operators and the production engineering manager
Operate with high level of autonomy
requiring risk assessment, decision making, prioritization, and action delegation
Understand and operate PLCs and Honeywell DCS
Comply with required safety activities
Proactively report on safety activities (observations, near misses, work orders, etc)
Complete routine safety checks of specific equipment
Responsible for the safe transfer of chemicals to/from containers
Responsible for issuing work permits as required to maintenance and/or contractors
Responsible for safely preparing equipment for maintenance or construction work
Must maintain good housekeeping standards plantwide
Responsible for participating in required training

Requirements:

Associate degree and/or technical trade certification with 2+ years of experience within an OSHA PSM facility preferred
Operating experience in a plant of similar complexity may substitute
Demonstrated capacity to evaluate operating scenarios, consider options, and make critical decisions
Capability to perform well on a self-directed work team
Willingness to work rotating 12-hour shift and, at times, work moderate level of overtime
Possesses basic computer skills (ability to read & respond to email, prepare / edit documents in MS Office, and complete computer-based training)
Fit for duty, which includes ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb stairs, ladders, and work outside

What we offer:

Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork
Attractive career paths
High-quality development programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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