Operator

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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 insure compliance with DOT regulations.
• Maintains housekeeping in Unit and cleans up after job tasks and properly disposes of waste materials. Tools and equipment are returned to normal storage.
• Completes other routine or assigned duties as necessary to meet EDC/VCM department production goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.
• Request Maintenance prepare equipment and signs in and out Maintenance workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Four year college degree

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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