Chemical Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate liquid bulk and specialty gas/chemical delivery equipment.
• Perform minor inspections and preventive maintenance on gas/chemical equipment.
• Perform daily rounds, including:
  • Recording readings
  • Completing safety inspections
  • Monitoring online gas and chemical systems
  • Verifying toxic gas monitoring operations
  • Completing chemical tote/drum and gas cylinder change-outs
• Monitor and understand correct liquid bulk delivery procedures for each product on site.
• Perform bulk gas and chemical trailer transfers.
• Make initial evaluations and then obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem situations.
• Active member of the Emergency Response Team.
• Satisfactorily complete TGCM Tech 5 local OJT and qualification requirements within 12 months in job.
• Participate in customer programs including, but not limited to:
  • Safety
  • Training
  • Operations
  • Preventive Maintenance
• Support training of TGCM contractors as needed.
• Comply with all applicable HS&E Standards including, but not limited to:
  • PPE
  • Forklift Operations
  • Lock Out/Tag Out Program
  • Confined Space Entry
• Complete assigned tasks per existing procedures.
• Perform minor analytical procedures and/or sampling procedures.
• Accountable for the safety of all persons and the general public surrounding facilities.
• Hazardous Waste Technician (at applicable operations locations):
  • Ensure proper transfer of materials to the dock hazardous waste storage area, including utilization of appropriate maintenance, documentation, equipment, labelling, and procedures.
  • Follow proper procedures for handling spills/emergencies, pour-up of materials, segregation of compatible materials, preparation for waste/containers for shipment, and forklift operation.
  • Support waste minimization programs/activities, and maintain understanding of applicable hazardous waste laws.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Evidence of previous work in a successful team environment.
• Self-motivated to learn.
• Electro-mechanical aptitude.
• Able to understand and abide by stringent safety and quality rules.
• Display aptitude for working in emergency/high-stress situations and performing problem-solving actions properly and safely.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand/walk up to 11 hours per day.
• Ability to operate hydraulic foot pump (55-gallon drums - drums could be up to 500 lbs).
• Job requires constant bending to successfully complete shift tasks (validating information, checking systems, etc.).
• Ability to wear a respirator as part of required PPE for certain job tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the semiconductor or chemical/specialty gas field, military technical/electronic rating or nuclear field, or equivalent industry.