Master Chemical Operator

W.R. Grace & Co.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is seeking a Chemical Operator for the Baltimore/Curtis Bay, MD plant to handle, store, and transport chemical materials and operate both continuous and batch processes. The role includes troubleshooting, minor maintenance, and ensuring compliance with EH&S policies.

The schedule is 12-hour rotating shifts, including days and nights, holidays and weekends, with a demanding environment that requires strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2-3 years of industrial manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, write, and type English; attention to detail.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Candidate must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical processing equipment following SOPs.
• Lead safety by complying with EH&S standards and reporting hazards.
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping in all assigned areas.
• Record plant process, quality, and environmental data.

Skills

English language

Reading/writing English

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Process Technology

Tools

DCS Control system

Job description

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

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

• 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
• 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

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

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Ability to read, write, and type the English language
• Ability to read andcomprehenddetailed specifications, including computer graphical user interface and basic math ability
• Candidate mustsuccessfullycomplete the Skills Assessment
• Candidatemustsuccessfullypass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
• Candidatemust 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