Process Operator

ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCOs major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.

The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments, including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers, and specialty chemicals.

Auxiliary Process Operator

Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent Location: Port Edwards Plant Salary: $64,279.21 (with overtime pay)

Get To Know Us

ERCO Worldwides century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment, and more. Its our goal to make everyones lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision

What we aspire to achieve:

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission

What we do and for whom:

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values

The beliefs, principles, and practices that drive our organization:

• Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities, and the environment.
• Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability, which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.
• Together We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each others successes.
• Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

Join The Team

ERCO Worldwide is looking for a Auxiliary Process Operator to join our Production team. Our Port Edwards Plant is looking for a hardworking, safety-minded individual to join its Production Team. Under supervision of the Chief Operator, the Auxiliary Operator operates and controls equipment in the plant and facility brine systems, NaCl, and KCl.

The Role

• Completes all requirements of the On-boarding program within 60 days.
• Completes initial operator training packets for KCl Brine, NaCl Brine, and Environmental Control plant in a timely manner.
• Uses a round log sheet to walk the systems and record process conditions.
• Inspects pumps, seal, water flow, saturator, voids, salt flow, gauges, tank levels, and agitators.
• Looks for leaks, abnormalities, using all your senses, see, hear, smell, touch, caution, PPE.
• The ability to write service orders in E1 JD Edwards for things needing repair.
• Makes minor repairs, changes fittings, hoses, stops leaks, tightens flanges.
• Safely collects required samples.
• Properly tests samples in the lab.
• Records both on paper and electronic copies.
• Adjusts the system to keep results within parameters listed in Process control manual.
• Follows operating procedures when shutting down and starting up systems.
• Follows SOPs when preparing systems for Maintenance work.
• Understands the lock out policy and how to use a lockbox checklist for equipment isolation.
• Works with experienced operators during main plant outages.
• Tests alarms, automatic, and manual controls for proper operations.
• Using hard and electronic copies of operation manuals, P&IDs, and procedures increases your understanding of the systems independently.
• Maintains plant housekeeping and safety standards, inspections, and observations.
• Participates in PHAs, IMR investigations, PSSERs, JSAs, process improvements as needed.
• Reviews Operating procedures when assigned in EDMS.
• Reviews MOCs, suggests changes, and signs operator training form.
• Assists with troubleshooting process issues, recommends process changes.
• Understands fully the environmental rules and regulations related to the entire production process.
• Becomes certified in HAZWOPER, CPR, and First Aid.

Training and Certification

Under supervision of the Chief Operator, the auxiliary operator controls equipment in both brine systems, NaCl & KCl, as well as the waste treatment plant. The operator will be assigned their initial brine operator training packets in ERCO U, which they must finish within three to four months. After that, they will start training in the environmental control plant, where they will also be given a training packet, which they must finish within six months of their hire date. The operator will be deemed qualified and capable of working alone with little help once they have finished the training materials and have a thorough understanding of their duties.

Brine Systems

• NaCl & KCl are monitored by Auxiliary Operators through two system-wide rounds conducted twice per shift.
• The operator will be looking for proper equipment functions, flows, leaks, unusual sounds, smells, or vibrations, and setpoints.
• A sample collection of hazardous chemicals, brine, and brine muds will be collected, tested, and recorded two times per shift, and adjustments made to keep processes in the target range.
• The brine systems are integrated with chlorine electrolyzer operation, so portions of the brine systems are considered OSHA PSM covered processes.

Environmental Control Plant

• Auxiliary Operators operate the Environmental Control Plant by treating plant-wide wastewater and brine muds.
• Operators monitor fumes scrubbers for various vessels.
• Environmental control plant operators understand requirements to discharge liquid to the effluent.
• The finished liquids are regulated by RCRA, the DNR, and others.

Person Education

• High School degree or above
• Technical College
• Basic understanding of manufacturing in industries such as chemical, pulp, and paper, and food processing
• Industrial experience with brine operation, rail cars, pumps, valves, electrolyzers, heat rectifiers, confined space
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Someone who is safety-oriented and can stay calm under pressure
• Strong troubleshooting and judgment skills
• Basic computer skills
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work outdoors, stand for shift, lift & climb stairs
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including weekends and holidays
• Manages workload and reacts to changes
• Ability to work independently and make timely decisions
• Takes accountability and demonstrates a positive attitude
• Remains calm under pressure, behaves professionally even under stress
• Demonstrates respect for others
• Demonstrates commitment to success for himself/herself and the company
• Demonstrates time management and organizational skills, being resourceful, proactive, high energy, and results-driven
• Oral and written communication skills, documents well

Value You Bring

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder - collaborative team-builder
• Focused and results-driven, transparent and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient - can adapt to changing environment
• Proactive - takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What Youll Love About Us

Competitive Benefits

• We take pride in providing our employees with a competitive compensation package to help promote your wellbeing and that of your family.
• Here are some of the perks we offer:
• Health and Dental Benefits on Day 1
• Health Care
• Wellness Spending Account
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus
• Staff Recognition Awards
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Disability Insurance
• Developmental Opportunity
• At ERCO, we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes but with our employees too.
• We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people.
• We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets

Equal Opportunity Employer

• ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing, and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation.
• We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants.
• If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know, and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.

Join Us

Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at tia.mukherjee@ercoworldwide.com or avneet.mangat@ercoworldwide.com.

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.