Plant Operator

Job Responsibilities Responsible for operating process equipment following standard operating procedures.  This includes monitoring process variables, collecting samples, performing analysis, making process adjustments, moving, loading, and discharging raw materials; packaging and warehousing products, loading trucks, and keeping various process records. Must follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Adhere to the Zero Harm/Zero Waste Culture  Actively support the Responsible Care efforts for facility  Follows all safety rules policies, procedures, OSHA regulations  Secures and reports unsafe conditions  Attends required safety training  Start, stop, monitor, and adjust process equipment to ensure safe, quality operation within specified limits  Packages, labels, warehouses and loads finished goods for shipment  Reads and follows production plans, planning work in conjunction with other team members  Operates forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment  Performs light maintenance work and aids maintenance employees along with completion of operations Preventative Maintenance work orders  Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using control boards, or semi-automatic equipment  Adjust control settings to make necessary changes on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields  Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions  Inspect operating units, such as towers, storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency  Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel or as situations arise  Draw samples of products/process solutions for quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that environmental and quality standards are met  Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings  Performs other duties as assigned   Candidate Qualifications/ Requirements Manufacturing experience and 6+ months of plant experience preferred  Must have good understanding of mechanical equipment  Must be capable of understanding and using Microsoft Office products and DeltaV system  Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal-opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category or characteristic protected by federal law, state, or local law.