Chemical Operations Technician

Trinseo; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinseo in Dalton, GA is seeking a Chemical Operations Technician to join the onsite Operations Team. You will monitor process control systems, follow procedures, and perform inspections to keep the latex plant compliant and running safely and reliably.

The role emphasizes problem solving, teamwork, and the ability to work rotating shifts, climb stairs, and handle lifting. Prior production experience and basic mechanical skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft products.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver''s license.
• Ability to drive a forklift (training provided).
• Prior operating or maintenance experience in a production facility is preferred (2–10 years).
• Experience with Distributed Process Control Systems preferred but not required (2–10 years).
• Chemical handling experience preferred.
• Basic mechanical skills to troubleshoot pumps, valves, instrumentation, etc.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 pounds; rotating shifts; heights.

Responsibilities

• Monitor process control computer systems to ensure safe, compliant, high quality operations.
• Complete laboratory analytical tests to verify product quality.
• Operate Wastewater Treatment plant and Utilities required to run the Latex Plant.
• Perform field checks and troubleshoot process equipment, alarms, and routine maintenance.
• Complete SWP, LOTO, Procedure Reviews to maintain safety and compliance.
• Collect plant measurements related to performance, quality, and costs.

Skills

Process control

Problem solving

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

DCS familiarity

Job description

Chemical Operations Technician

Overview

The Chemical Process Technician will play an integral part in the Dalton Operations Team. The ideal candidate will excel in problem solving, critical thinking, information processing, mechanical aptitude, computer skills, process thinking, and teamwork skills. These skills are applied in the safe, reliable, operation of a modern highly automated plant.

This onsite role will be located at the Dalton, GA latex plant and report directly to the Operations Leader.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring process control computer systems to ensure safe, environmentally compliant, high quality and reliable operations.
• Following procedures and completing a diverse range of tasks and inspections to keep the plant in compliance with external and internal requirements.
• Completing laboratory analytical tests to verify product quality.
• Operates Wastewater Treatment plant and Utilities required to run the Latex Plant like: CTW, Boiler, wastewater treatment.
• Performing field checks and troubleshooting of process equipment, unsafe conditions, alarm assessment, routine equipment repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Complete SWP, LOTO, Procedure Reviews to ensure we maintain a safe and compliance operation.
• Interfaces well with many electronic computer systems.
• Collecting and reporting plant measurements related to performance, asset utilization, quality, costs yields, EH&S, production rates, etc.
• Understands chemical processing fundamentals in reaction kinetics, thermodynamics and mass transfer.
• Identifying opportunities for improvement and makes improvements when appropriate.
• Ensuring operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals.
• Maintains a clean, organized and professional work environment at all times.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Strong computer skills are required, especially in Microsoft products.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to drive a fork truck will be required (training will be provided).
• Prior operating experience or maintenance experience in a production facility is preferred (2 to 10 years).
• Prior experience utilizing Distributed Process Control Systems for optimal plant operations is not required, but highly preferred (2 to 10 years)
• Chemical handling prior experience is preferred.
• Technical skills required; basic mechanical skills to troubleshoot pumps, automated valves, instrumentation, etc.
• Must be physically able to climb stairs and ladders and lift up to 50 pounds. During periods of plant shutdown, prolonged walking, bending, and squatting are also required.
• Must be able to work some type of rotating shift.
• Must be comfortable working at heights and using aerial lifts.
• Must be able to work independently without a lot of supervision.
• Must be able to wear a Full Face Respirator and be successfully fit tested.

Equity and Inclusion

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences, and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.