Process Operator – Polypropylene Production

About the role

The Process Operator is responsible for operating plant machinery and equipment that produce polypropylene at Braskem’s Marcus Hook facility. The role ensures safe, efficient production while adhering to established operating standards and environmental stewardship.

Key responsibilities

• Follow operating discipline, procedures and practices to maintain safe and efficient operations.
• Perform routine operation of basic control systems, monitoring levels, temperatures, pressures, flow rates and product transfers.
• Adjust controls to correct deviations from set operating standards and troubleshoot process, product quality, safety, and environmental issues.
• Identify equipment requiring maintenance, issue Safe Work Permits, and perform lock‑out/tag‑out for maintenance activities.
• Prepare and execute product transfers and transitions according to the production schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate activities with fellow operators and act as a resource for team members.
• Complete required paperwork, maintain data logs, inspection forms, and ensure housekeeping standards.
• Perform sampling as defined by the area sample schedule.

Required profile

• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and operating discipline.
• Strong attention to detail for monitoring process parameters and completing documentation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Basic operation of control systems and monitoring equipment.
• Lock‑out/tag‑out procedures for equipment maintenance.
• Troubleshooting of process and equipment issues.