Experienced Chemical Operator

Ascensus Specialties LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

3 Weeks' Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Life AD&D STD LTD

Job summary

Ascensus Specialties LLC in Evans City, PA is seeking an Experienced Chemical Operator to join the Operations team. The role involves safe operation of MOX, Alcoholates, Boranes, and related processes, with responsibility for daily tasks and training of fellow operators.

You will monitor equipment, implement process improvements, perform valve and pipe work, and participate in safety audits. A GED or high school diploma is preferred; knowledge of LOTO and Safe Work permits is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of chemicals used for producing department products.
• Strong material compatibility knowledge.
• Proficiency to prepare Safe Work, LOTO, Line Break, and Hot Work permits.
• Intermediate computer skills including Windows and Outlook.
• Ability to perform unit conversions (0C/0F, Kg/lb).

Responsibilities

• Able to perform most repetitive tasks within the department without direction.
• Understand how equipment and processes function.
• Support process improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Communicate field process status and priorities clearly.
• Replace valves, gaskets, regulators and thread pipes.
• Participate in incident investigations and site audits.
• Identify problems and seek help to resolve within own area.

Skills

Chemicals knowledge

Material compatibility

Unit conversions

Windows/Outlook

Safe Work permits

LOTO permits

Communication

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Job description

Experienced Chemical Operator

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Evans City, PA

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

All Chemical Operator III positions exist with an expectation that the individual will work safely according to policies and procedures and that any operator will take ownership of their safety and the safety of their co‑workers.

This is a Qualified field operator in MOX, Alcoholates, Boranes, Alkylboranes, PPD, Utilities, or Cylinder Processing who assists with training of other field operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Able to perform most of repetitive/routine tasks within designated department without direction.
• Established understanding of how equipment and processes function.
• Provides support and suggestions for process improvements in the areas of efficiency and quality
• Proactively and clearly communicates field process status, priorities and unusual circumstances within the department.
• Ability to replace valves, relief valves, gaskets and regulators and is able to thread pipes.
• Aware of equipment and can identify mechanical problems and/or predict failures.
• Participates in team activities like incident investigations and site audits.
• Recognizes problems, identifies potential causes, and seek help to resolve problems within own area of expertise.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:

• Has knowledge and understanding of the chemicals used for producing all department products
• Strong material compatibility knowledge.
• Ability to do common unit conversions (0C/0F, Kg/lb)
• Intermediate computer skills including Windows, Outlook or equivalent mail system.
• Ability to review and revise documents, procedures, LOTO, and make suggestions to improve safety, consistency and quality.
• Has proficiency required to prepare Safe Work, LOTO, Line Break, and Hot Work Permits.

Prefer:

• Identifies and clarifies the needs and expectations of other departments.
• Provides support and suggestions for process improvements in the areas of efficiency and quality.
• Independently recognizes areas of development and seek help to address gaps and challenges the status quo in a respectful manner

Educational Requirements:

• GED/High School Diploma preferred

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
• 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
  • First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar. Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
• 3 Weeks' Vacation.
• 12 Paid Holidays.
• Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.