General Process Operator

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

• Controls chemical process and operates all related equipment using the distributed control system(DCS). Follows work instructions (WI) and Product Quality Control Plans (PQCP). In addition, mayoperate control room equipment and processes.
• Adjusts controls to regulate variables for production units and/or energy station, if appropriate.Performs set up procedures to prepare systems for operation.
• Monitors and troubleshoots the process to maintain required operating conditions. Conducts inprocess Quality Control testing.
• Performs minor maintenance on process.
• Depending on organization and location, may use business management system to enter work ordersand requisitions.
• Depending on location, may transfer and move materials into heavy containers. Assists in packagingproduct for shipment and in loading/unloading product or raw materials.
• Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.
• May provide training and guidance to operators in training.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Keeps work area safe and clean.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

• Manual dexterity, accuracy and attention to details. General mechanical aptitude.
• Able to read and interpret complex operating instructions. Basic knowledge of shop mathematics toread blueprints.
• High level of safety awareness and attention to details.
• Written, verbal communication and active listening skills. Capacity to cross-train with otheroperating units. Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team-based environment.
• Organizational and record keeping skills. Familiarity with computers as a user.
• Flexibility in performing changing assignments and work schedules. Typical schedule is 12 hr.rotating day/night.
• Ability to lift heavy containers and use material handling equipment.
• Ability to remain calm and react effectively in critical situations.
• Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line withthe requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Sciences).
• A degree or certificate in Chemical Process Technology is preferred
• 3+ years of chemical operation experience is required.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled/RC14001
Realizing we function better together than individually, Cabot Corporation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and to empower employees to achieve exceptional results, without consideration of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employees’ and applicants’ disabilities or religious beliefs and practices, in accordance with applicable law.

Cabot is committed to supporting and maintaining a safe and environmentally focused working environment. All employees are expected to uphold this commitment in every position.

Nondiscrimination Policy with Respect to Discussion of Pay
This is to advise that it is the policy of Cabot Corporation not to discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This policy, however, shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as part of that employee's essential job functions (such as in payroll or HR) discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless that disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing or other action, including an investigation conducted by Cabot, or otherwise as required by law.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Background Checks
Cabot is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. All applicants conditionally offered a position must (a) complete and pass a background check and (b) complete a drug test and receive an acceptable test result. For certain manufacturing, quality and production positions, a pre-employment physical may be required.