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Process Operator

Braskem • Marcus Hook, PA

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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the Circular Economy. Braskem’s 9,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people's lives through sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, health and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with six production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, as well as an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh and a New Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, which focuses on leveraging groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and chemical catalysis. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.braskem.com/usa">www.braskem.com/usa</a><u>.</u></span></p></div><p><strong>Department: </strong>Manufacturing</p> <p><strong>Location: </strong>Marcus Hook</p> <p><strong>Travel Involved: </strong>0%</p> <p><strong>Job Type: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Contractor</span></strong></p> <p><strong>Description:</strong></p> <p><strong>This position is for a contractor to be hired through a third party. There is no guarantee of a full-time offer from Braskem, but if an opportunity becomes available, you will be considered.</strong></p> <p>The Wash/Load operator is responsible for inspecting all hopper cars. This entails a visual inspection of the interior lining, physically rotating all outlet valves, and other checks to assess the railcar's roadworthiness. It is of utmost importance that all railcars are properly cleaned before loading the car for the customer. </p> <ul> <li>Inspect, wash, and clean hopper cars</li> <li>Load finished product</li> <li>Maintain the rail yard</li> <li>Startup associated pumps and compressors</li> <li>Proper housekeeping</li> <li>Compliance with safety rules and regulations</li> <li>Troubleshoot</li> <li>Training</li> </ul> <p>Very high level of responsibility for accuracy. Technical errors and/or errors of judgment could result in serious damage to persons, equipment, product quality, and process on-stream time. Good written and oral communication skills needed. Must be able to read and understand line drawings of process, pipes, and equipment. Must be able to follow instructions and work effectively with team members.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities Include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The duties associated with loading the finished product include, but are not limited to, tare weighing, operating loading slingers, monitoring silo levels and product type, sampling, and gross weighing.</li> <li>In order to maintain the rail yard, the operator must be proficient in the safe operation of the company's track mobile and engine. The operator also controls the segregation of all cars (dirty, clean, full, reject, etc.) and completes the Daily Activity Report.</li> <li>The operator

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