OA - Operator IV - Ozone

Emery Oleochemicals

The Role

Overview

Operate and monitor ozone production equipment, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • process monitoring
  • equipment startup
  • sample collection
  • field inspections
  • production logging
  • iso audits

Tasks

-Participate in ISO audits when requested -Maintain a clean, organized, and safe control room and work area -Monitor operating parameters and make process adjustments to maintain safe, efficient, and stable ozone production -Wear proper PPE at all times, including respiratory protection when required -Immediately report safety concerns, near misses, or equipment issues -Communicate operational status to incoming shifts and leadership -Follow established procedures for lockout/tagout, confined space, and work permits -Complete monthly safety training and participate in safety meetings -Identify abnormal conditions and take corrective action or escalate to supervision or maintenance as needed -Support Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and hazard identification activities -Complete routine field rounds to inspect tanks, piping, valves, instrumentation, compressors, and ozone generation equipment -Collect samples for testing and use quality results to make adjustments -Start up and shut down ozone equipment in accordance with operating procedures, production schedules, and plant conditions -Follow all plant safety policies and procedures as outlined in the SH&E manual -Complete production logs, shift documentation, and handoff summaries accurately -Maintain knowledge of ISO 9001 policies and procedures related to ozone production

Requirements

  • safety
  • computer skills
  • shift work
  • chemical manufacturing
  • instrumentation
  • teamwork

What You Bring

-Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and communication -Basic computer skills for logging data and completing reports -Must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays as required -Prior experience in chemical manufacturing or ozone operation strongly preferred -Ability to read instrumentation, flow diagrams, production instructions, and safety documents -Ability to climb, lift, wear PPE, and work in a plant environment

Benefits

-Health savings account -Professional development assistance -401(k) with company match -Tuition reimbursement -Health, dental, and life insurance -Paid time off

The Company

About Emery Oleochemicals

-Evolved into a leading global oleochemicals producer from a tallow-and-candle business. -Now headquartered in Cincinnati with manufacturing in North America and Europe, it makes natural-based chemicals from oils and fats. -Focused on high-value derivatives, it leads the Americas in oleochemicals. -Typical projects include formulating renewable agrochemical surfactants, bio-lubricants for industrial fluids, and polymer additives for plastics. -Products support industries from automotive and building to packaging, textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture. -A standout is its LOXIOL® brand, pioneering dust-free polymer additives made via innovative spray technology. -The company blends modern R&D with technical centers in Cincinnati, Germany, and Asia Pacific.

Sector Specialisms

Plastics

Automotive

Construction

Lubricants

Packaging

Coatings and Adhesives

Urethanes

Textiles

Electrical and Electronics

Agriculture