High-Purity Chemical Process Operator

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc. in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Process Operator to manage ammonium fluoride reactor processes, acid distillations, and related utility operations in a safety-focused environment.

You will document procedures, monitor equipment, and participate in emergency response teams. The role requires high safety standards, ability to work with hazardous chemicals, and the flexibility to operate boiler, waste treatment, and deionized water systems while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years’ chemical handling experience required or Manufacturing Technician III level competency level or higher.
• Ability to be fitted for and wear a respirator.
• Must be able to obtain ERT certification and maintain ERT requirements.
• Ability to understand chemical compounding and sampling and communicate results effectively.
• 6-8 years’ fork truck experience on either sit down or stand-up fork trucks.
• Experience in operating a forklift and other manufacturing tools.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated abilities to work independently and as a team.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs, stoop, bend, climb and reach.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
• This is a safety-sensitive position that requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screening prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Correctly documents containers processed as required by standard operating procedure, including manual and electronic logs, forms, and labels.
• Communicates equipment status and outages to the plant coordinator and process supervisor, as needed for correct, safe operation. Assist maintenance to troubleshoot and operate equipment for repair activities.
• Participates in operational, quality, and safety reviews, as assigned.
• Complies with all Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) regulatory requirements for the operation of ammonia system and distillation processes.
• Participates in (ERT) Emergency Response Team after completing 40 Hour training.
• In the absence of Plant Coordinator be able to act as Incident Commander to manage emergency responses to completion or until relieved.
• Complies with all process operator certification requirements and other certification requirements as assigned by the supervisor.
• Operates Hydrofluoric Acid and Nitric Acid distillation processes to produce parts-per-billion (ppb) grade product.
• Distillation product supports chemical blending and other operations.
• Operates industrial boilers to support distillation operations.
• Operates Industrial Waste Treatment (IWT) plant within City of Mesa permit limits.
• Operates Deionized Water unit to support high purity chemical applications in blending, rinsing, and cleaning operations.
• Operates Ammonia and Acid Fume Scrubbers within air discharge permit limits.
• Operates an Ammonium Fluoride process to produce high purity grade material in support of blending operations.
• Operates an Anhydrous Ammonia system in support of Ammonium Fluoride operations.
• Operates cooling water systems in support of other operations.
• Conducts hourly rounds on all systems using tablet and software package to electronically document the process and correct any potential system deviations.
• React to data and trends on process to correct.
• Assists with compounding and sampling in support of blending operations.
• Maintains housekeeping and safety requirements in a wide range of plant operations

Job description

FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc. in Mesa, Arizona is seeking a Process Operator to manage ammonium fluoride reactor processes, acid distillations, and related utility operations in a safety-focused environment.

You will document procedures, monitor equipment, and participate in emergency response teams. The role requires high safety standards, ability to work with hazardous chemicals, and the flexibility to operate boiler, waste treatment, and deionized water systems while maintaining