Job Location: Painesville, OH
Job type: Full-time
Type of role: Onsite
Work Schedule: DuPont Schedule (12-hour day/night rotating shift)
Join Our Chemical Operator Development Program!
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference? Our Chemical Operator Development Program provides the training and hands-on experience needed to thrive as a Chemical Operator. You’ll build critical skills while working closely with industry experts in a dynamic, safety-focused environment. If you’re hands-on, enjoy tackling challenges, and are eager to learn and grow, this role is made for you.
How You’ll Make an Impact
As a member of the Chemical Operator Development Program, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation while you collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing, and enhance modern life.
In This Role, You Will:
- Perform rounds & field quality testing to check process equipment, product quality, and monitor process conditions and control systems.
- Perform tasks assigned to operations.
- Use basic troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to resolve process deviation and upset conditions.
- Perform simple problem solving and participate in improving daily work.
- Follow the standard work processes and practices as outlined by the site and/or unit.
- Understand and deliver what is expected of operators when an unplanned event occurs that will trigger a root cause investigation.
- Participate in root cause investigations as requested.
- Train new unit operating personnel and share operating knowledge for their development.
- Ensure operations performance within their assigned responsibility align with plant and business goals.
- Make improvements in unit operating discipline and performance based on personal knowledge and skills.
- Monitor key unit metrics to ensure plant performance remains on track to achieve unit and business goals.
- Accurately and completely record asset utilization losses.
- Develop the skills and competencies required to perform operator care for the plant activities.
- Utilize the appropriate operating discipline and safe work practices required when performing operator care for the plant activities
- Follow the Procedure Use Policy of the unit and/or site.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
- Ability to follow all safety and environmental standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow complex instructions and procedures.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot equipment and process issues.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to execute multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize tasks based on operational needs.
- Demonstrates initiative and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills for data entry and operation of control systems.
- Mechanical aptitude for understanding and working with processing equipment.
Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward
- Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
- Experience with SAP and/or Delta V.
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol, we’re committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment where you can do your best work—whether in a lab, on the production floor, or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role, your work environment may include:
- Participate in plant emergency response organization with the requirement of successfully completing the 36 Hour Fire Course test and state test.
- Must be willing and able to work in a plant environment, including outdoor conditions in all types of weather.
- Must be available to work 12-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.
- Ability to maintain a valid forklift operator certification.
- Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs as part of job duties.
- Must be prepared and able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a respirator, which requires maintaining a clean-shaven appearance, as well as a fall protection harness, and hearing protection.
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being, productivity, and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation, we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits that Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement