Chemical Process Technician

Cabot Corporation; Rotherham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Chemical Process Technician to join their Operations team in Rotherham. The role involves managing chemical processes, ensuring safety and compliance, and contributing to team performance. Ideal candidates are self-motivated with a background in chemical operations, ready to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing support & training

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Pension scheme and private medical cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Chemical Process Operation preferred.
• GCSE in relevant subjects essential.
• Intermediate computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractor activities and control chemical processes safely.
• Troubleshoot and ensure safety compliance in operations.
• Record data and manage maintenance activities.

Skills

Chemical Process Operation

Problem Solving

Safety Management

Education

GCSE level C or above in English, Maths, Science (Chemistry or Physics)

City and Guild level 1 or 2 in Process Technology Chemical Processes

Tools

DCS plant operation

Microsoft Office Suite

ASPEN

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Your Role at Cabot

Cabot Corporation is one of the leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company producing a range of chemicals across 21 countries in the world. Our location in Barry (Sully, Vale of Glamorgan) has been established since 1992, and is a manufacturing site producing hydrophilic and treated Fumed Silica in close collaboration with Dow.

Your Role at Cabot

Cabot Corporation is one of the leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company producing a range of chemicals across 21 countries in the world. Our location in Barry (Sully, Vale of Glamorgan) has been established since 1992, and is a manufacturing site producing hydrophilic and treated Fumed Silica in close collaboration with Dow.

We are currently recruiting for a development role of a Chemical Process Technician within the Operations team. The Chemical Process Technician will learn how to safely control the chemical processes on site, manage contractor and technician activities via the permit to work system, troubleshoot process events and issues, and assign appropriate actions to ensure safety, health and environment standards (SH&E), efficiency, quality, cost effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

As a Chemical Process Technician, you would be joining a successful Operations team, and this is an excellent opportunity for somebody looking to develop in the field of chemical operations. The successful candidate will be self-motivated and driven, flexible with the ability to manage change and interact effectively within the organization.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Contributing to individual & team performance in accordance to site performance metrics (including Safety, off-quality, process safety management, permit compliance).
• Operating and monitoring FMO processes via the DCS control panel and taking actions to ensure process safety, environmental compliance and operational excellence.
• Carrying out troubleshooting activities and following Response Flow Checklists in response to process deviations ensuring any issues are dealt with or escalated to the shift manager or other personnel where appropriate. Recording of all relevant data using shift logs, and other reporting systems.
• Managing the safety of maintenance technicians, contractors and integrity of the processes. Taking all necessary actions to ensure a safe work environment that adheres to Cabot standards.
• Assigning preventative maintenance activities to ensure reliability of the plant. Identifying and raising work orders, operating the process equipment within agreed parameters.
• Ensuring the customer’s quality requirements are met through adjustments as necessary.
• Representing the process team in RCAs, FMEAs, PSSRs and HAZOPs etc. to support ongoing initiatives.
• Delivering of identified Kaizen improvement actions and other manufacturing improvement opportunities.
• Taking responsibility for any other reasonable duties as required by the individual’s direct line manager.
  
  

What You Will Bring To Cabot

• Previous experienced in Chemical Process Operation – preferred;
• GCSE level C or above in English, Maths, Science (Chemistry or Physics) – essential;
• City and Guild level 1 or 2 in Process Technology Chemical Processes or equivalent qualification is desirable;
• DCS plant operation, mainframe business software and ASPEN – preferred;
• Computer literacy: Microsoft office suite Excel, Word, Internet, etc. - Intermediate level;
• Basic mechanical understanding would be considered a plus.
  
  

We offer

• Culture that is driven by 4 core values: integrity, responsibility, respect and excellence.
• Safe environment.
• Ongoing support & training.
• Great colleagues & very welcoming environment at the site.
• Opportunity to advance your career further in the organization.
• DCS plant operation, mainframe business software and ASPEN training.
• Integrated into an 8-person team on a 12-hour continuous shift pattern that incorporates 18 and 10-day fixed holiday periods.
• Cabot offers a competitive salary, shift allowance, pension scheme and private medial cover plus other local benefits.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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