Pilot Plant Operator & Maintenance Technician

The Arkema Group; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema's North America Corporate R&D Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA seeks a Chemical Operator/Maintenence Technician to join our pilot plant team. You will operate pilot plant processes, troubleshoot equipment, and support process improvements, bridging laboratory work and commercial production.

This hands-on role combines plant operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic R&D setting, with a rotating 1st/2nd shift and occasional schedule flexibility to meet operational

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to perform routine operational calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic computer systems.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial environment and on a rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate pilot plant processes and utility equipment.
• Monitor process performance and document data and tests.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and support root-cause investigations.
• Conduct routine quality control testing and rheology analysis.
• Support commissioning, start-up, and optimization of pilot plant processes.
• Respond to emergencies following established procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Math skills

MS Office

Safety mindset

Rotating shift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

DCS

P&ID interpretation

Job description

Arkema's North America Corporate R&D Headquarters in King of Prussia, PA seeks a Chemical Operator/Maintenence Technician to join our pilot plant team. You will operate pilot plant processes, troubleshoot equipment, and support process improvements, bridging laboratory work and commercial production.

This hands-on role combines plant operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic R&D setting, with a rotating 1st/2nd shift and occasional schedule flexibility to meet operational