Equipment Operator

ExxonMobil Advanced Graphite Solutions

4021 Calvin Drive

Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Position Title: Equipment Operator

Business Title: Equipment Operator

Site: Site 20

Cost Center: 100 Production

Location: KY 1

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learns the entire process with respect to theory, flow diagrams, systems, controls, and instrumentation and causes the process to be operated as specified in the established procedures and ensures equipment perform its function.
• Completes all forms, charts, run sheets, or other operating documents required
• Completes hourly furnace and plant rounds, records necessary readings, visual inspection of equipment along with completion of any required adjustments, rodding the flue, checking the crushing equipment, bin levels.
• Runs the required lab tests on raw material, product in process, and finished products and completes necessary documentation and reporting.
• Performs preventive maintenance as required including but not limited to lubricating and belt tensioning and if necessary, initiates maintenance fault report to address repairs
• Assists in installing, removing, and maintaining equipment and buildings
• Assists in moving railcars and/or unloading raw material trucks
• Completes routine housekeeping tasks in the work areas as well as assisting in general plant clean up
• May handle raw material or product manually under break down conditions
• Complies with company policies and the Standards of Business Conduct
• Adheres to general and job specific safety, environmental, and quality guidelines/procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education/Experience - Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Minimum of one year of work experience in an industrial environment; prior internal job experience at SG preferred

• Basic mathematical and computer skills

• Mechanical skills involving the use of basic tools

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, safety rules, operating and maintenance procedures

• Ability to safely work in a multi-level building high temperature non-production line setting and at times confined spaces

• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule as assigned including nights and weekends including flexibility to provide job coverage for co-workers in addition to regular schedule

• Physical Qualifications:

  Vision: Normal Required

  Hearing: Normal Required

  Reaching/Stretching: Normal Required

  Standing/Walking/Mobility: Normal Required

  Climbing/Stooping/Kneeling: Normal Required

  Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Normal Required

  Fingering/Grasping/Feeling: Normal Required

  Capable of lifting and moving 50 lbs on a daily basis

  Work Environment:

  This individual works in a multi-level industrial environment requiring work in high precarious places via ladders and steps inside and outside the plant in all types of weather conditions. This individual is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and some hazardous chemicals. The plant utilizes high levels of electricity and individuals have to be safety minded in all activities. The work environment is dusty.

  Noise:

  Moderate - Industrial noise levels characteristic of moving mechanical equipment

  Travel Requirements:

  None

  Travel Destination:

  None

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