Operator

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PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates the chlorine cells, caustic evaporation, demineralized water system and hydrochloric acid (HCl) synthesis.
• Maintains maximum plant feed rate (cellroom KA load) as allowed by process conditions.
• Operates equipment in the brine facilities for the removal of impurities and metals.
• Provide 180# steam for the plant steam system and air for instrument air dryers, dilution air dryers and plant air system.
• Operates the chlorine and hydrogen drying, compression and liquification process.
• Operates 20% caustic dilution system responsible for making transfers to supply other plant locations.
• Responsible for cooling tower and fire water diesel pump.
• Monitor the chlorine waste water for removal of mercury and pH adjustment.
• Operate and monitor the neutralization tower.
• Responsible for salt handling equipment for the purpose of brine saturation.
• Operate brine sludge handling equipment, placing contents in DOT approved containers and labeling appropriately.
• Performs routine process sampling, data collection and recording as scheduled and responds to correct observed abnormalities.
• Maintains housekeeping in Unit and cleans up after job tasks and properly disposes of waste materials. Tools and equipment are returned to normal storage.
• Completes other routine or assigned duties as necessary to meet Chlor-Alkali department and Westlake CA&O production goals in a safe, environmentally sound, and cost effective manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 4 year college degree.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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