Chemical Operations Technician

About the role

This onsite role is located at the Dalton, GA latex plant and reports directly to the Operations Leader. The Chemical Process Technician will play an integral part in the Dalton Operations Team, applying problem solving, critical thinking, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork skills in the safe, reliable operation of a modern highly automated plant.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process control computer systems to ensure safe, environmentally compliant, high quality, and reliable operations.
• Follow procedures and complete a diverse range of tasks and inspections to keep the plant in compliance with external and internal requirements.
• Complete laboratory analytical tests to verify product quality.
• Operate Wastewater Treatment plant and utilities required to run the Latex Plant, such as cooling tower water (CTW), boiler, and wastewater treatment.
• Perform field checks and troubleshoot process equipment, unsafe conditions, alarm assessment, routine equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Complete Safe Work Permits (SWP), Lockout-Tagout (LOTO), and procedure reviews to maintain a safe and compliant operation.
• Interface with multiple electronic computer systems.
• Collect and report plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, costs, yields, environmental health and safety (EH&S), and production rates.
• Understand chemical processing fundamentals in reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, and mass transfer.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement improvements when appropriate.
• Ensure operational activities and process performance align with plant and business goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment at all times.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft products.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to drive a forklift (training will be provided).
• Prior operating or maintenance experience in a production facility is preferred (2 to 10 years).
• Prior experience utilizing Distributed Process Control Systems is highly preferred (2 to 10 years).
• Chemical handling experience is preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills to troubleshoot pumps, automated valves, instrumentation, etc.
• Physically able to climb stairs and ladders, lift up to 50 pounds, and perform prolonged walking, bending, and squatting during plant shutdowns.
• Must be able to work some type of rotating shift.
• Comfortable working at heights and using aerial lifts.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to wear a full-face respirator and pass a fit test.