Utility Operataor - Bessemer City, United States - Livent USA Corp

Description

Job Description

In January 2024, Livent merged with Allkem Limited to create Arcadium Lithium plc. While we work to integrate our technology systems, including our recruitment platforms, Arcadium Lithium plc will use Livent's ADP system to capture all candidate information.

About Arcadium Lithium: We are change-makers, joining forces to drive progress. A world enabled by the critical mineral, Lithium - the elemental source powering modern life and our global transition to clean energy.

For decades, we've grown alongside and collaborated with our people, our customers, and communities. Pioneering, collaborating, and evolving Together.

From the birth of the first lithium-ion battery to the breakthrough lithium advancements that have followed. We've helped lead the change, powering the future of lithium innovation.

Our growth continues to be strategic, expansive, and sustainable. With a wealth of premier lithium resources spread across the world in key locations. We can reliably, safely, and responsibly provide the resources to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

No matter where they are. No matter the challenge. It's all about delivering on the high expectation for quality, performance, and sustainability.

And our duty goes even further. It includes everyone on the planet using a lithium-powered device or vehicle.

Every battery charged. Every device powered. Every lithium application utilized. Underscoring our commitment to quality, collaboration, and our shared vision of powering a more sustainable future for everyone.

Arcadium Lithium is more than just a company. It's a promise, and a commitment by our people.

To act ethically and responsibly, ensuring that our legacy is one of positive impact and lasting change.

Position Summary: Responsible for operation of BCX utility equipment, Underflow Filter Press, material handling and associated equipment. Meeting the requirements outlined in standard operating procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Observes process variables using gauges and instruments and adjusts valves and controls to set and maintain specified operating ranges.
• Observes processing and auxiliary equipment to detect malfunctions then repairs or submits a request for repairs.
• Responsible to enter production data into VDBs, log/batch sheets, databases and systems (SAP).
• Samples and tests or submits requests for tests of process samples using LQM and makes required adjustments.
• Performs productivity maintenance tasks using basic hand tools.
• Collects and interprets information for making decisions from instruments and computers.
• Provides some written documentation of activities.
• Completes all applicable permits and job walk-downs for Maintenance and Contractor work (i.e. Lockout/Tag-out, Safe Work, Confined Space Entry, Line Break, etc.).
• Enter near miss or incident reports into Cority database. Takes appropriate action to resolve then provide sufficient detail to enable root cause analysis through an incident investigation.
• Complies with all facilities, regulatory, and safety training.
• Performs daily safety inspections.
• Responsible for keeping personal training up to date.
• Responsible for effective shift turnover to include leading the start of the shift safety huddle.
• Other job duties may be assigned sometimes.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED);
• Minimum three years of industrial work experience

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Ability to operate multiple circuits.
• Uses logic and appropriate methods to successfully troubleshoot and solve difficult problems.
• Skilled in operating all area equipment and had the ability to run more than one unit at a time when required.
• Ability to service, repair, adjust, and test machines, devices, and equipment that operate mainly on mechanical principles.
• Uses the computer to accurately enter information and data into business systems (LQM, SAP, Cority, MOC, CPAR, SBO, SharePoint).
• Uses effective oral and written communication.

Safety Requirements: (position and location specific) All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Physical Demands: (position and location specific) The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, climb, balance, taste or smell. The employee must occasion