Sr Technician Specialist

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Senior Technician Specialist reporting to the Pilot Plant Leader at our Chicago, Illinois pilot plant facility. The Senior Technician Specialist will be part of a team that tests petroleum feedstocks and catalysts. This is a Monday through Friday, 8-hour day schedule with overtime on weekends when scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Operate all pilot plant equipment
• Prepare catalyst and load into reactors
• Take daily samples and input data into computer
• Perform experiments of a complex nature involving new technology
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine maintenance
• Aid in the development of test procedures and evaluation techniques
• Foster a safety-centric culture, fully engaging in all aspects of corporate and work group specific safety initiatives
• Demonstrate a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 12+ years relevant experience OR a two-year Associate or technical degree with 10+ years relevant experience
• Experience with heavy oil and resid materials
• Forklift certified or willingness to be trained
• Ability to lift and move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and move 25 pounds, rarely lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with office-based computer software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retail Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program