Production Technician

About the role

We are seeking a Production Technician to support the Spartanburg, SC Plant. The primary responsibility is to carry out production operations following all established procedures, ensuring safety, environmental responsibility, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate all production chemical processing equipment including reactors, feeders, heat exchangers, piping networks, hoses, pumps, valves, instruments, vessels, scales, tanks, scrubbers, meters, etc.
• Conduct DCS operation to manipulate equipment controlled by the DCS.
• Maintain appropriate batch and shift paperwork.
• Maintain a clean and organized workplace meeting the housekeeping standard established by the Operations Manager.
• Follow the direction of the shift coordinator in a professional and cordial manner.
• Prepare Work Orders for maintenance on the unit as needed as well as preparing the equipment for maintenance.
• Minimize waste generation; follow waste handling guidelines as specified in plant procedures.
• Report any process upset, spill, injury, chemical release, security event, etc.
• Safely operate fork trucks and the yard tractor with box and tank trailers.
• Perform minor maintenance activities on production equipment as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Represent Syensqo Inc. through daily actions that reinforce the corporate values; demonstrating personal commitment to a safe, healthy and environmentally sound workplace for employees.
• Work with engineers, production specialists, quality assurance technicians, distribution technicians, as well as other plant personnel to safely and efficiently accomplish plant responsibilities.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform inspections for pollution control devices preferred.
• Ability to perform all tasks that are required to operate the chemical processing unit at the Spartanburg facility is required.
• Ability to operate a computer and any associated software required.
• Knowledge of chemical processing equipment such as reactors, feeders, heat exchangers, piping networks, hoses, pumps, instruments, vessels, scales, tanks, etc. is strongly preferred.
• Ability to report for work as scheduled and be reliable to the team and make contributions.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, yard tractors, and other pieces to maneuver tank trailers about plant site is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to perform inspections for pollution control devices preferred.
• Ability to perform all tasks that are required to operate the chemical processing unit at the Spartanburg facility is required.
• Ability to operate a computer and any associated software required.
• Knowledge of chemical processing equipment such as reactors, feeders, heat exchangers, piping networks, hoses, pumps, instruments, vessels, scales, tanks, etc. is strongly preferred.
• Ability to report for work as scheduled and be reliable to the team and make contributions.
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, yard tractors, and other pieces to maneuver tank trailers about plant site is strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Adaptable and flexible.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is ($26.62 - $29.18 per hour).
• Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Training platform for all employees.
• Free language courses (24 languages available).
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

About Us

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. We bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. We are committed to promoting unity and diversity, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is ($26.62 - $29.18 per hour).

Schedule

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