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Process Expert (Chemical Operator) in production unit will be responsible for operating and troubleshooting equipment, assisting maintenance, and maintaining environment. Process Experts are required to learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations and control room, understand and follow all Site and Unit Safety procedures and protocols, and perform all functions necessary to chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Perpetuates a culture of safety, quality, reliability, and engagement with all colleagues, contractor, and guests in the unit.
• Conduct routine checks on equipment and proactively report, mitigate, and solve emerging issues.
• Operate field equipment (e.g., valves, pumps) to perform operations tasks per SOP.
• Conduct Behavior Based Observations (BBO) and communicates HazRecs and Near Miss incidents.
• Provide inputs to improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Energy Isolation Plans (EIPs), provide updates and changes as needed.
• Generates ideas and improvement projects.
• Start up and shutdown of process equipment in a safe manner.
• Attend training to improve and maintain production processes as required.
• LOTO equipment and issues safe work permits to turn over equipment to maintenance for repairs and participate in return to service of equipment.
• Housekeeping of area, participate in 5S.
• Performs preliminary troubleshooting on equipment and process malfunctions and make first attempt repairs where appropriate.
• Strictly follows all batch recipe sheets and instructions.
• Maintains accurate records of all observations and results.
• Accurately and thoroughly reports data via written (Logbook & SAP) to process leaders.
• Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Willing and able to work in inclement weather, climb structures and perform work at heights.
• All candidates will be fit tested for respiratory protection, therefore, clean shaven will be required.   

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Mechanical and troubleshooting ability.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience a plus
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities to effectively manage the needs in a fast-paced work environment while ensuring quality work and accurate results.
• Initiative, motivation, and self-discipline required to be successful in self-directed, collaborative work environment.
• Computer skills/aptitude and or proficiency on PC based systems
• Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing team member with a forward-thinking attitude and someone who encourages/engages others.

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We support sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create and growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese Corporation employs more than 11,000 employees worldwide with 2024 net sales of $10.3 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Celanese is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Celanese does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.