COA - Chemical Operator

Company Overview

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives.

Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world s largest tire and rubber company.

Production & Skilled Trades

Personnel assigned to this job will abide by all safety rules, plant and corporate. A person in this job is expected to be on the job at all times, except during breaks. Breaks are to be taken as follows: one before dinner or lunch, one during dinner or lunch, and one after dinner or lunch. Breaks will not be taken until one hour after being on the job and shall not be taken during the last hour of the shift.

The Outside “A” Operator must be able to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions, and be able to keep written records as per operating specifications.

• Must work with and assist the A-2 Console Operator in maintaining maximum quality crumb unit rates at all times and be able to trouble shoot any problems that may exist on any crumb unit.
• Will make one round at the beginning and end of his shift checking tank levels, pumps and compressors. He will also be on watch for leaks or spills, excessive vibrations or shaking of tanks, levels in seal oil units and all oil pots and will report any unusual findings to the shift foreman. He/she will check PRV’s in his area to verify proper line up.
  
  He/she will check the status of rupture disc in associated area.
• Will make strainer changes when instructed by the A-2 Console Operator, Coordinator or Shift Foreman. (May change as many as 5 strainers and up to 30 per shift as conditions demand).
• Will keep energy usage down to a minimum at all times.
• Will thoroughly familiarize themselves with the hazardous waste disposal procedure.
• Will issue necessary work orders to keep his assigned units operating in a safe and efficient manner and issue General Work Permits in area.
• Remove and return condenser to service after demister pad cleaning.
• Must be able perform any Lockout/Tagout(s) in his unit according to the Lockout/Tagout Procedures.
• The Outside “A” Operator must be physically capable of performing the following jobs (but not limited to) on a routine basis during his shift:
• Note:
  
  This job becomes physically and mentally stressful during emergency situations.
• Opening or closing valves ranging from ½” to 36” in size. (10 to 20 on a routine basis each day, more as conditions demand).
• Climbing or descending ladders possibly as high as 50 feet (once per month and more as conditions demand).
• Climbing stairs equivalent to five floors as many as 10 times per shift and more as conditions demand.
• Considerable walking, up to 500 feet, 3 to 4 times during a shift during normal operations, more as conditions demand.
• Pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, and climbing in wet or dry conditions during day and night operations.
• Working around hazardous, corrosive, toxic, and explosive chemicals.
• Remove vessels, pumps, etc. for maintenance and return them back to service.
• Line up blend tanks to serve cement to crumb units and make all manual transfers in the field.
• Must be respirator certified.
• Certain roles at Firestone Polymers are required to be on Emergency Response Teams (ERT) to respond to any emergencies that could come up at the site. Being on the ERT team requires passing a physical and additional trainings, including exterior firefighting, high-angle rescue, Haz Mat response, etc. The role you’re applying for could require ERT training. It’s also possible that ERT training will be required when moving into new roles or transferring departments.