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The Operations Technician Role is a member of a field-based team. The job holder maintains operating equipment in the area of responsibility, and is responsible for process troubleshooting and minor maintenance activities. The job holder is a member of an empowered and flexible team working a twelve hour shift schedule.\n\nA ctivities\n\nFollow HES and Operating Discipline procedures and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned plant areas.\nOperates and field checks process equipment. Monitor process conditions, equipment and control systems.\nPerforms tasks assigned to operations (Raw material charges, equipment preparation, process samples, etc).\nEnsures that operational activities and process performance are aligned with Plant and Business goals.\nPerform in-depth troubleshooting of process equipment and systems to resolve process deviations and problems. Also completes minor repairs, improvements and preventive maintenance, as specified by the minor maintenance procedure.\nResponsible for inputting RTPM codes into the control system in real time\nComplete equipment isolation and decontamination, apply Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO), and author and authorize Safe Work Permits.\nAs required, participate in Root Cause Investigations.\nUnderstands and executes Emergency Response procedures to mitigate unplanned events in the process.\nUses plant knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance\nHelp troubleshoot plant and customer problems.\nTrain peers in use of operating systems and procedures, and assists with procedure reviews if applicable.\nContribute to value creation by continuous improvement of procedures, the operations work processes and related tools and performance metrics.\nFollow housekeeping and safety procedures to insure personal safety and the safety of others.\nMaintain certifications\nAttend daily meetings and provide routine communication to the production needs. Follow up these communications in writing, telephone or e-mail as needed.\nRoutine use of a computer to communicate via e-mail, complete online training and other tasks as assigned. \nWork closely with control room operator to maintain operations.\nCompletes daily and weekend checklists (daily inventory).\nCompletes all assigned Impact items\nSupports all AIMS initiatives\nComply with the HSEQ Policy.\nComply with Regulations, Legal and Internal Requirements as made known by the site and by the business unit (BU).\nComply with the rules of the specific location to which one is assigned as well as the rules set by the business unit (BU) and Arkema Inc.\nComply with all standard procedures and work instructions, aka SP, SOP, PWI, TM, to ensure productivity, quality assurance and cost effectiveness.\nReview their work areas for potential losses and Report hazards to the direct supervisor.\nReport Near Misses to the direct supervisor.\nReport Incidents or Accidents to the direct supervisor.\nIdentify and communicate potential gains or possible improvements to the management system..\nEnsures workplace safety by conducting safety observations and reviews while adhering to safety regulations and procedures.\nParticipate in HSEQ activities provided by the site management, Arkema Coating Resins and Arkema, Inc.\nAll other duties as assigned.\n\nContext and environment\n\nThis position will be based in Alsip, Illinois.\n\nAccountabilities\n\nThis role will: Operate the plant and process equipment in a safe and efficient manner, adhering to and contributing to the improvement of operating discipline. 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