Chemical Process Operator - Safety & Quality Focus

Confidentiel; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel is seeking a Chemical Operator in Pittsburgh to safely and efficiently operate chemical processing equipment in accordance with SOPs, safety rules, and quality standards.

You will load materials, monitor processes, record data, and perform sampling and testing to verify product specifications. The role requires training completion and periodic on-the-job instruction to support production safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Completion of operator training program or equivalent required.
• Prior chemical processing or manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 120 hours of on-the-job training within the first 90 days must be completed.
• RCRA General Awareness training within six months of employment is required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of chemical processing equipment per procedures.
• Demonstrate competency with reaction systems, distillation, filters, extractors, autoclaves and reactors.
• Load and unload raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Set up, operate and adjust devices to maintain proper process conditions.
• Monitor and record chemical reactions and material properties.
• Adjust valves and controls to maintain temperature, pressure and vacuum levels.
• Maintain logs of gauge readings, production and equipment issues.
• Draw samples and perform tests to verify product specifications.
• Identify equipment or process issues and implement improvements.
• Suggest changes to working conditions and equipment use for efficiency.

Skills

Safety procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

Operator training program

Tools

Measuring instruments

Calibration tools

Job description

Confidentiel is seeking a Chemical Operator in Pittsburgh to safely and efficiently operate chemical processing equipment in accordance with SOPs, safety rules, and quality standards.

You will load materials, monitor processes, record data, and perform sampling and testing to verify product specifications. The role requires training completion and periodic on-the-job instruction to support production safety and efficiency.