Chemical Process Technician

About INEOS Styrolution: INEOS Styrolution is the world’s leading styrenics supplier, with a high-performing portfolio of styrene monomer, polystyrene, ABS and advanced styrenic products. With more than 90 years of innovation in materials science, INEOS Styrolution is focused on customer satisfaction with differentiated solutions that provide a competitive edge as well as investments in technology that enable closed loop recyclability for styrenics while reducing our carbon emissions.

INEOS Styrolution applications can be found in many everyday products across multiple industries: automotive, electronics, household, construction, healthcare, packaging, and toys/sports. Operating 17 production sites in nine countries, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of INEOS Group Limited and employs approximately 3,000 people. Sales were 4.5 billion euros in 2023. More information:

Chemical Process Technician

Decatur, Alabama

This entry level position has responsibilities of loading hopper cars and trucks including operation and maintenance of associated equipment, while acquiring necessary skills to advance through the Operations Progression System to a minimum of Tech Level 3 within the expected time required and accomplished while following SHE Excellence, 20 Principles, and Life Saving Rules.

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Commit to learn, understand, support, and participate in the site SHE Excellence, 20 Principles, Life Saving Rules, and AsCare programs
• Participate in self-driven and departmental training to progress through the Operations Progression System
• Complete yearly mandatory training and modules
• Adhere to all procedures, policies, and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned which may not be specifically listed in the position description, but which are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s skills classification of work.

• Perform production unit responsibilities to achieve scheduled production and daily activities
• Load / unload hopper cars and trucks, perform rail switches
• Operate all associated equipment - e.g., bins/transfer systems, shuttle wagon, fork truck, etc.
• Assist preparation of equipment for maintenance and permit management
• Maintain detailed and accurate written records

• Interact effectively in a team-oriented culture with multi-functional teams to achieve business results
• Participate in effective shift turnover
• Identify/troubleshoot related process issues and work toward solutions
• Preserve high standards of housekeeping
• Communicate effectively by radio, email, telephone, and face-to-face

• High School diploma, GED at a minimum
• College, college level, or technical certification achievement preferred
• Chemical or manufacturing plant experience required
• Mechanical aptitude and basic math skills
• Basic understanding and respect of the importance of safety, health, and environmental concepts
• Complete and maintain Forklift Driving certification

• Work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Work inside and outside in all seasons
• Frequently walk, ascend and descend stairs or caged ladders to heights up to 85 feet
• Push, pull, lift, bend, stoop, kneel/crouch/crawl and utilize fine motor dexterity
• See written documents and computer screens
• Always be alert, able to concentrate on the task, not impaired by medications (prescription, non-prescription, illegal or legal substances including alcohol), or any other condition which adversely affects alertness, concentration, or judgment

• INEOS Styrolution offers a competitive benefits package to support employees and their dependents, including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 3% automatic company contribution and a 100% match on the first 6% of employee…