Chemical Operator

NEXPERA leads the way in sulfuric acid and potassium hydroxide regeneration, offering a comprehensive range of products and services that optimize processes, minimize environmental impact, and allow our partners to focus on their core operations. With the industry’s largest facility network, we ensure unmatched reliability and drive innovation across the industrial landscape. In addition, we provide an unmatched array of sulfur-based chemicals and related services to a diverse set of industries.

POSITION PURPOSE

Nexpera is seeking a Chemical Operator at our Fort Hill Site in North Bend, OH. This role is responsible for monitoring and operating plant equipment and facilities—including field equipment—while ensuring quality standards and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). Operators are also responsible for upholding safety standards and executing emergency procedures when needed. Work is performed in the control room, laboratory, and throughout various plant operations.

The Fort Hill site is a Process Safety Management (PSM)-regulated facility that produces sulfuric acid in multiple concentrations. Products are shipped via rail cars, tank trucks, and totes.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (but not limited to):

• Operate mobile equipment such as manlifts, forklifts, yard-dogs, and track mobiles.

• Operate, monitor, and control plant equipment; visually inspect and assess system conditions.

• Recognize and respond to abnormalities in high-hazard work areas to ensure personnel, environmental, and community safety.

• Follow, review, and revise SOPs, maintenance, and safety procedures (if qualified).

• Prepare equipment for maintenance by isolating, clearing, and locking out.

• Operate industrial boilers and assist in site team participation or leadership.

• Train new operators, emphasizing safety and environmental standards.

• Start up and shut down plant systems (normal and emergency).

• Troubleshoot equipment and restore it to normal operation.

• Analyze charts and logs to identify operational issues.

• Stabilize and return systems to normal conditions.

• Conduct clerical and shipping duties as required.

• Perform laboratory analysis of product samples.

• Load/unload railcars, tank trucks, and totes.

Qualifications

In order to be qualified for this role, the following is required:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel); ability to learn new systems.

• Minimum 2 years of industrial or manufacturing experience.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Ability and willingness to:

  • Maintain a valid driver's license and obtain certification to operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., forklifts, manlifts).

  • Perform physical tasks including climbing ladders/stairs, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling.

  • Work in high-hazard environments, indoors/outdoors, at heights, and in confined spaces.

  • Wear full PPE (steel-toe boots, hard hat, safety glasses, respirator, acid suit, etc.).

  • Work 12-hour rotating shifts (nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-ins).

  • Operate railcar track mobiles and product trailer yard-dogs.

  • Acquire a boiler license in the State of Ohio.

  • Lift up to 50 lbs.

The following skill sets are preferred by the site:

• Strong mechanical aptitude; experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.

• Experience with SAP or similar manufacturing software.

• Experience in high-hazard or chemical operations.

• Previous forklift operation certification.

• Ability to read and interpret:

  • P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)

  • Technical manuals and safety documentation

  • Schematics

Successful candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

Nexpera's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.