What if all plastics were recycled? Today, less than 10% are. The other 90% are either mismanaged and buried in landfills, sent to incinerators, or end up in our environment as litter polluting our land, rivers, and oceans. But imagine if all plastics could be recycled. At Alterra, we convert plastics back into their original building blocks to produce new plastics and other valuable products. We’re disrupting the traditional thinking that used plastic should be discarded and helping people see that plastics are valuable and designed to become new again. That’s Alterra…solving plastic pollution through infinitely renewed plastics.
We are searching for passionate people to join the Alterra mission as chemical field technicians. We are looking for you to run our proprietary process at our Akron, OH sit, the leading commercial provider of ISCC Plus circular oil for major petrochemical customers. The role will be non-exempt, full-time and physically located in Akron, OH.
Duties/Responsibilities•The Field Operator provides constant monitoring, oversight, and troubleshooting of chemical process equipment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.
•Adjust manual valves and switches to regulate process variables (e.g., pressures, flow rates, temperatures, fluid levels) as necessary to maintain safety, product and process quality, as well as operating efficiency within design operating parameters.
•Records and communicates data from equipment readings. Effectively communicate and elevate key reliability issues that may affect unit process capability or have adverse outcomes.
•Read processing schedules, operate logs, test oil sample results and identify equipment controls changes to produce specified product quantity and quality.
•Provide direct routine and preventative maintenance support during planned turnaround periods
•Interact and enter data into the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) used for equipment data management.
•Ability to recognize and identify potential hazards. Strong ability to identify changes in work environment with respect to impact on safety of self and others. Calls attention to potential unsafe conditions as they may arise. Demonstrates knowledge of lockout/tag out procedures.
•Must be able to drive an automobile and operate a tow-motor.
Required Skills/Abilities
•Highly innovative and creative
•Strong interpersonal and communication skills
•Ability to work 12-hour shift schedule
Education and Experience
•Minimum of Highschool Diploma or equivalent with associates or higher-level degree preferred
•General knowledge of manufacturing plant operations and maintenance
Physical, Environmental, and Safety Requirements
•Must be willing to work 12 hour shifts, rotating between days and nights, including weekends and holidays.
•Works both in climate controlled and uncontrolled environments; must be willing and able to work outside in all weather conditions.
•Frequently required to lift, push, pull and place up to 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. with or without assistance.
•Be able and willing to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated such as safety glasses, safety shoes, hard hats, respirator, and other PPE as required.
•Routinely performs tasks that require full range of motion with both hands/arms. Motions include circular, up and down, back and forth, side to side and overhead.
•Must be able to climb ladders and work at heights.
•Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet these requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.
•Safety sensitive role. Commitment to working safely and abiding by all safety requirements is essential.
Compensation
Benefits
•Company paid disability benefits
•401(k) with company match
•Professional Development
Alterra is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Alterra is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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