Braskem · 1 week ago
Board Operator
La Porte, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBraskem is a leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, dedicated to sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. The Board Operator plays a leadership role in production operations, ensuring compliance with safety policies and supporting the facility's safe and efficient operation.
BiotechnologyChemicalCommercialIndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Be a role-model for entrepreneurial/educational leadership
Drive and maintain excellence in the tactical operation of the facility effectively utilizing all team technical knowledge and experience
Help process Operators on his/her respective shift gain the knowledge and skills needed to accept greater levels of responsibility and continuously develop
Makes decisions in the best interest of the entire organization
Ensure all policies are followed, including the Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook
With the Shift Supervisor, work to optimize and manage OT while following the OT policy, along with tracking sick time and personal leave to prevent trends in negative work behavior. Maintain the shift work schedule, approve vacation calendars, and approve timesheets and makes notification of direct reports personal illness situations to P&O
With the shift supervisor, supervises a crew of operators who start up and stabilize operations
Has authority to direct all activities to maintain safe and efficient operation
Instructs unit operators of actions to be performed for the operation and control of the lines
With the shift supervisor, provides daily planning and scheduling of operators to ensure safe, efficient, and quality operations are obtained
Serve as a shift resource to Drive safety and quality excellence and improvement
Function as a key interface between maintenance, contractors, and production
Monitor the status of the facility and lead the team in setting priorities for the work activities
Communicate and interface across all functions concerning safety, plant operations, repairs, and scheduling to meet supply chain and customer requirements
Serve as a technical resource for team members – Assists team members when planning work, troubleshooting process deviations or upsets, leading startup and shutdown activities, and managing emergency situations
Require that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are followed by all operators
Understands Emergency Response procedures. Reviews emergency operating procedures and emergency equipment and its use. Incident command for site/area emergencies
Ensures TERs are submitted where applicable
Prepares equipment for maintenance and coordinates the work with maintenance craftsmen to ensure that the work is performed safely and to maintain continuity of operation
Order and bill railcars and hopper cars
Ensuring shift activities are complete by utilizing the following tools:
+ IMPACT and TER entries
+ LDAR Reports
+ Maintenance Daily Work Schedule
+ SAP and work order notifications
+ Team members current with BeUx assignments
+ Operator Tablet, Rounds, and FlowFinity
+ Round Exception Reports
+ Night Orders/Daily Information
+ Email requests
+ Participate in the TIPPS safety program
Qualification
Required
5 + years of plant experience required
Board operator certification/experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
Retirement Benefits
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Teladoc
A wide range of voluntary benefits like Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Theft Insurance
Flexible work schedules like 9/80 schedules for eligible team members
Company
Braskem
Braskem operates in the chemical and petrochemical industry that produces biopolymer.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2023-02-09Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1998-12-21IPO
Leadership Team
Yoithi Yoshihara
Chief Finance Officer - Internacional Tax - NAMEA North America, Europe and Asia
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