Process Operations Specialist

2 days ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Cabot Corporation Full time

Company Overview

Cabot Corporation is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company with operations across 21 countries worldwide. Our manufacturing site in Barry has been established since 1992, producing high-quality hydrophilic and treated Fumed Silica in collaboration with Dow.

Estimated Salary: £45,000 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Process Operations Specialist to join our Operations team at our manufacturing site in Barry. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for safely controlling chemical processes, managing contractor and technician activities, troubleshooting process events, and ensuring safety, health, and environment standards.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to individual and team performance by adhering to site performance metrics, including Safety, off-quality, process safety management, and permit compliance.
  • Operate and monitor FMO processes via the DCS control panel, taking actions to ensure process safety, environmental compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Troubleshoot process deviations and follow Response Flow Checklists, escalating issues to the shift manager or other personnel as necessary.
  • Manage the safety of maintenance technicians, contractors, and integrity of processes, ensuring a safe work environment that meets Cabot standards.
  • Assign preventative maintenance activities to ensure plant reliability, identifying and raising work orders, and operating equipment within agreed parameters.
  • Ensure customer quality requirements are met through adjustments as necessary.
  • Represent the process team in RCAs, FMEAs, PSSRs, and HAZOPs to support ongoing initiatives.
  • Deliver identified Kaizen improvement actions and other manufacturing improvement opportunities.

What We Offer:

  • A competitive salary package, including shift allowance and private medical cover.
  • A culture driven by core values: integrity, responsibility, respect, and excellence.
  • A safe working environment.
  • Ongoing support and training opportunities.
  • The chance to advance your career further in the organization.
  • Integrated into an 8-person team on a 12-hour continuous shift pattern with fixed holiday periods.


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