Chemical Operator

W. R. Grace; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty chemicals manufacturer seeks a Chemical Operator in Baltimore, MD. The role involves operating and monitoring chemical processes, upholding safety standards, and maintaining compliance. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and relevant manufacturing experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safety and high-quality standards in chemical manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Industrial manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend detailed specifications.
• Must pass Safer Assessment and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processing equipment adhering to standard procedures.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting on equipment.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Process Troubleshooting

Equipment Operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Process Technology or similar

Tools

DCS Control system

Forklift

Job description

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Hourly Wage: $29.61

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. For more information, visit Grace.com.

Job Description

WR Grace, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is currently seeking experienced Chemical Operator for our team at the Baltimore/Curtis Bay, MD plant. This role will be responsible for handling, storing, and transporting chemical materials, operating and monitoring both continuous and batch processes, troubleshooting operational issues, and performing routine minor maintenance on process equipment and instrumentation.

At the Curtis Bay site, all employees have a role in upholding environmental, health, and safety standards. Each team member is accountable for ensuring compliance with our EHS policies, including emergency preparedness and response, as outlined in both site-wide and local area documentation.

Schedule: 12-hour, rotating shifts including days and nights, holidays and weekends.

• Week 1: On-schedule for 4 consecutive night shifts, then 3 days off
• Week 2: On-schedule for 3 regular day shifts, off for 1 day, then on for 3 more night shifts
• Week 3: 3 days off, then on the schedule for 4 consecutive day shifts
• Week 4: 7 days off
  
  

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processing equipment following standard operating procedures
• Act as a safety leader. Comply with all plant environmental, health, safety, and process safety standards and procedures. Report hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs
• Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas
• Utilizes technology such as PCs for reporting and communication
• Participates in training initiatives as required, attends required meetings and completes required testing within specified time frames
• Monitor plant equipment and control plant operations
• Operates forklift
• Communicates plant status with relief and coworkers
• Records plant process, quality and environmental data
• May be assigned other duties that are equivalent in skill to job requirements
  
  

Physical Requirements And Environment

• 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
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to read, write, and type the English language
• Ability to read and comprehend detailed specifications, including computer graphical user interface and basic math ability
• Candidate must successfully complete the Skills Assessment
• Candidate must successfully pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
• Candidate must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including days and nights, holidays and weekends and overtime
• 2-3 years of Industrial manufacturing experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• DCS Control system knowledge and experience
• Associate degree in Process Technology or similar
• Forklift license
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
  
  

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nearest Major Market: Baltimore

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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