Plant Operator

Plant OperatorChemours is seeking a Plant Operator to join our Offerman Mineral Processing Plant! This position will report directly to the Shift Supervisor at our Offerman, GA location.JOB SUMMARYThe Plant Operator oversees the operational function for mineral processing facility operating 24-hours per day, 7-days per week to ensure peak plant performance. Through computer interface, regular inspections, and light maintenance, the Plant Operator will monitor and maintain operating conditions of mobile equipment, wet and dry process equipment, and water treatment facilities. Sampling results, meter readings, changes in operating conditions or trends will be communicated to team members regarding any functional criteria that must change for the plant to run as safely and efficiently as possible. Also works with maintenance personnel in maintaining the plant and oversees the activities of other Plant Operators as required.The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:Work in a self-guided manner in the absence of supervision and demonstrate creativity, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate initiative.

Report all personal injuries and EHS incidents and assist with both safety and environmental investigations.

Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas.

Ensure operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.

Performs other duties as required/assigned by Processing Manager, Shift Supervisor, and Engineering & Maintenance Superintendent.

Support overall mining and mineral processing needs to include providing supplemental labor to operations and maintenance personal to meet mine goals.

Daily Activities:Ensure all work is performed within company, state, and federal regulations, standards, statutes, policies, and procedures.

Identify and promote opportunities to improve plant safety performance, act as a safety leader.

Ensure Plant is operating within production criteria as defined by Standard Operating Procedures. Record accurate product, process and safety data, monitors Plant process and maintains plant performance as required/assigned by Processing Manager, Shift Supervisor, and Maintenance Coordinator.

Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems and maintain equipment reliability

Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Standard Operating Procedures.

Optimize plant performance by monitoring process equipment and conditions using information systems including; process levels, temperatures, pressures, and flow rates.

Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines

Cleans and maintains wet and dry separation equipment to maintain overall plant performance.

Goals for the roleAct as a Safety Leader to ensure individual and team Safety remain top priority in the planning and execution of all tasks.

Work closely with Company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) personnel targeting zero incidents and continuous improvement of processing plant EHS performance.

Continuous improvement in plant operations approach, encourage initiatives intended to reduce safety risk, increase productivity and efficiency.

The following is /required/ for this role:High School diploma or equivalent (GED) and ability to read and write the English language.

Ability to read and comprehend detailed specifications, including computer graphical user interface and basic math ability, mechanical aptitude.

Ability to work with a team, possess good people skills.

Previous processing plant experience preferred but not required OR equivalent military experience

Physical Requirements:Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

Regularly required to use hands, fingers, and feet in a coordinated effort to move levers and turn dials to safely operate and maintain plant equipment.

Specific vision abilities required, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Frequently ascends or descends ladders, stairs, elevated walkways, ramps and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Perform heavy manual labor when needed such as moving equipment and supplies around the Plant area in different weather conditions, shoveling sand.

Must be able to stand and/or sit for extended periods (4-6 hours)

Frequently lifts or moves up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts or moves up to 50 pounds.

Position requires working near and around operating mechanical parts and mobile equipment and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and vibrations.

Capable of wearing personal protective equipment, such as hearing protectors and respirators, as necessary.

Benefits:Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Packages

401(k) Match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Learning and Development Opportunities

Strong Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives

Company-paid Volunteer Days

WE’RE CHEMOURS. A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHEMISTRY COMPANY.We are driven by our purpose to create a more colorful, capable, and cleaner world through the power of chemistry.Built upon a 200-year-old legacy and a world-class product portfolio, we bring everyday convenience to virtually everything people touch—in industries ranging from automotive, paints, and plastics to electronics, construction, energy, and telecommunications. We bring solutions that are better, safer, more reliable, and more sustainable, through the power of chemistry.OUR APPROACHWe see our people as our biggest assets. Instead of focusing just on what our employees do each day, we look at how they do it. By taking a different approach to talent development, employee engagement, and culture,our goal is to empower employees to be their best selves—at Chemours and in life.The “ours” in Chemours represents everyone who works here. We’re thousands strong and always looking for the best and brightest to join our team.OUR CULTUREFive fundamental, foundational values form the substructure of our culture as a multinationalcorporation. They are core beliefs that guide and frame both our behaviors and our aspirations.Our values are in part what differentiate us from others, making us uniquely Chemours.They are—Customer Centered, Refreshing Simplicity, Collective Entrepreneurship,Safety Obsession, and Unshakable Integrity. At Chemours, our values are where everything begins.We were honored to be named a /“Great Place to Work-Certified Company”/ for 2019-2020­—our second consecutive year. We were also proud to receive a Gold Medallion Award from the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE VETS program in 2019./Chemours is an equal opportunity employer//Chemours is an E-Verify employer//Candidates must be able to perform all duties listed with or without accommodation//Immigration sponsorship (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status) is not currently available for this position/