CHIEF TECHNICIAN WA

About the job

The Production Technician on shift is responsible for maintaining proper field and process operations of the sodium chlorate production unit during the work shift, under the direction of the Chief Technician.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Chief Technician on shift, forming a shift team that is capable of satisfactorily maintaining normal plant operations, but prepared to take proper action during abnormal plant operations or emergencies.
• Participate in and/or execute activities pertaining to the production and loading areas during the work shift as necessary to maintain overall production department objectives and requirements.
• Aid in documenting and communicating critical information relative to plant operation, including logbook entries, operating log sheets, informative shift changes, and applicable reports.
• Maintain control of the process via the Bailey DCS and other in-plant controls, evaluate analytical and process data, and take preventative or corrective action as necessary.
• Perform periodic field checks of processes to ensure proper operations and prevent equipment damage, unsafe or undesirable situations, and similar events.
• Assist in equipment care and condition monitoring to prevent equipment failures, perform sampling and lab analyses as required, and prepare equipment for maintenance.
• Interact and manage maintenance and production activities, prepare work orders, document shift activities, perform inspections, and assist in new project evaluations.
• Develop reports, collect data, and evaluate key plant operating parameters, develop trends and graphs, and establish PM frequencies.
• Prepare PCR’s as required and assist in the evaluation and testing of new projects and experiments.
• Handle and work around hazardous materials, and maintain necessary certifications.
• Occasionally work overtime to meet production department needs.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Support a positive and professional work environment by addressing personnel relations, discouraging harassment, maintaining proper communications, and supporting management objectives.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma
• 3+ years of experience in a production environment on a rotating shift

Qualifications

To temporarily upgrade to the position of Chief Technician, a Production Technician must meet the following qualifications:

• Meet the qualifications in order to temporarily upgrade to the position of Chief Technician to fill a need on shift.
• Perform various tasks related to the plant utility systems as required by supervision.

Pay

The hiring salary range for this position ranges from $42.08/HR - $52.19/HR. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role as well as the individual's qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Eligibility for the company’s 401k plan
• Paid time off and mandated company holidays throughout the calendar year

Schedule

This is an on-site permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Site Plant Manager based in Moses Lake, WA.

Company Information

We believe you bring:

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of experience in a production environment on a rotating shift

We have already chosen our sourcing channels for this recruitment and kindly ask not to be contacted by any advertisement agents, recruitment agencies or staffing companies.