Chemical Process Technician

TN United Kingdom; Wales; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Chemical Process Technician to join their Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for safely controlling chemical processes, managing contractor activities, and ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to team performance and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. The position offers a competitive salary along with a shift allowance, pension scheme, and private medical cover, all within a supportive and dynamic team environment. If you're passionate about chemical processes and looking for career advancement, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Shift Allowance

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Cover

Ongoing Support and Training

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical process operation preferred.
• GCSE level C or above in English, Maths, Science essential.
• Basic mechanical understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Control chemical processes and ensure safety compliance.
• Monitor FMO processes and troubleshoot deviations.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Chemical Process Operation

Troubleshooting

Safety Compliance

Data Logging

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in Science

City and Guilds Level 1 or 2 in Process Technology

Tools

DCS Control Panel

Mainframe Software

ASPEN

Job description

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

We are currently recruiting for a Chemical Process Technician within our Operations team. The successful candidate will learn to safely control chemical processes, manage contractor and technician activities via permit to work systems, troubleshoot process issues, and ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards (SHE), as well as maintain efficiency, quality, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Contribute to team performance based on site metrics such as safety, quality, process safety management, and permit compliance.
• Operate and monitor FMO processes via the DCS control panel, ensuring process safety and environmental compliance.
• Perform troubleshooting and follow Response Flow Checklists to address process deviations, escalating issues as needed, and record data in logs and reporting systems.
• Ensure safety of maintenance technicians and contractors, maintaining process integrity and a safe working environment.
• Assign preventative maintenance tasks, identify and raise work orders, and operate process equipment within specified parameters.
• Meet customer quality requirements through appropriate process adjustments.
• Participate in root cause analyses, FMEAs, PSSRs, HAZOPs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement Kaizen and other manufacturing improvement actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager.

What You Will Bring to Cabot

• Previous experience in chemical process operation is preferred.
• GCSE level C or above in English, Maths, Science (Chemistry or Physics) – essential.
• City and Guilds Level 1 or 2 in Process Technology or equivalent – desirable.
• Experience with DCS plant operation, mainframe software, and ASPEN – preferred.
• Basic mechanical understanding is a plus.

We Offer

• A competitive salary, shift allowance of £9,500, pension scheme, private medical cover, and other benefits.
• A culture driven by core values: integrity, responsibility, respect, and excellence.
• Ongoing support and training, including DCS, mainframe, and ASPEN software training.
• A welcoming environment with great colleagues.
• Opportunities for career advancement.

Work is organized in an 8-person team on a 12-hour continuous shift pattern, with 18 and 10-day fixed holiday periods.

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Created on 05/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom.