Chemical Operator

  • Olin Corporation
  • Alabama
  • Full Time
Title: Chemical Operator

Location: McIntosh, AL

Salary: $25.00-$45.72/hr

Schedule: 12 Hour Rotating Shift

Focus: This position ensures a safe and reliable operation of a complex/heavily regulated chemical production plant by following operating disciplines, procedures, and work processes in a team environment. Candidates will be hired to work in a variety of operator/technician roles across the plant depending on current availability. These plant roles may include: Shipping/Caustic Loading, Liquefaction (including Chlorine and HCI Loading), Electrolysis or Brine.

Chemical Operator Essential Functions:

Load/unload product, monitor tank levels and flow rates, and operate mechanical equipment

Perform operational tasks including field checks, equipment prep, permitting, minor maintenance, and general area housekeeping

Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues and support maintenance, start-ups, and shutdowns for operational reliability and efficiency

Conduct inspections per Olin standards and regulatory compliance (safety, DOT, quality), and prioritize safety and environmental stewardship, report near misses/incidents, assist in root cause investigations and perform Immediate Response activities

Errors may result in severe consequences due to hazardous materials and complex equipment

Chemical Operator Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of three years of work experience (36 months of full-time work at time of application)

Ability to demonstrate mechanical reasoning, spatial reasoning, and behavioral measures identified as important for the role

Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) card

Possess a valid U.S. Driver's license

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Associate's degree* in Process Technology, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, Electrical or Computer Technology

Production, maintenance, and/or distribution related experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment

Relevant military experience with a technical specialty

Prior Olin experience in a related position

Work Conditions and Physical Demand Requirements:

Ability to work the schedule(s) specified above as well as overtime, holidays, and weekend as required

Ability to serve in the emergency response/rescue team and respond to HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) with OSHA training

Ability to pass drug screen and background check if offer is received and accepted

Ability to pass a functional physical test, with or without reasonable accommodations, if offer is received and accepted

Use standard safety equipment and wear all required personal protective equipment including in extreme hot/cold environments

Work in confined, tight, or closed-in spaces

Climb ladders and stairs through multiple levels, work at heights,

Lift hoses, bolt flanges, operate valves and similar equipment as part of a normal job

Lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

For Cell Room/Valve Operators: work in strong electromagnetic field

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Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job ID: 521500892
Originally Posted on: 5/17/2026

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