Chemical Operations Technician, I

AMPAC Fine Chemicals•Ampac Fine Chemicals, Rancho Cordova, CA, US, CA

16h•$30 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

SKpharmteco is looking for Operations Technicians (Chemical Operators) to join our team at our Rancho Cordova (greater Sacramento), CA location. We are a custom manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs, Drug Substances) and registered intermediates for customers in the pharmaceutical industry. Performs multiple duties related to the production of chemicals using a series of chemical processes in a batch type or continuous process chemical plant. These duties require careful observation and recording of data during all steps of the process. Little or no supervision required. Must have good technical and interpersonal skills. Some independent decision making will be required. May also be required to perform other duties in support of plant activities not covered in another classification, including team participation.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
One (1) to four (4) years experience in chemical processing plants as a Chemical Plant Operator or directly related chemical experience
Must be able to achieve proficiency in operation, adjustment and cleaning of all required chemical processing equipment.
Must have good mechanical aptitude
Must be able to read, understand and follow instructions and procedures to a high degree of accuracy and achievable performance in a chemical-manufacturing environment.
Candidates must be open to off-shift schedules, weekend and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

Assists in the performance of personnel, ensuring adherence to departmental and AFC policies and procedures.
Interacts with personnel from other disciplines.
Assists in training new hires within probation.
Conveys and logs status of processes, facilities, and personnel to the Crew Chief.
Performs a variety of assignments to control process and equipment, both manually and with computers.
Weighs, measures, and charges a wide variety of chemicals into chemical processing equipment.
Operates all process equipment per operating instructions and procedures.
Makes required adjustments and changes to operating equipment with tools for flanges to keep processes flowing.
Changes small burst discs of a routine nature.
Removes and cleans flanged valves.
Configures fittings and hoses.
Tightens bolts and flanges.
Assists maintenance crafts as required under the direction of the primary craft to blind and unblind process equipment for confined space entry.
Disassembles and assembles flanged/threaded fittings to related process equipment for inspection, cleaning or decontamination.
Observes and accurately records all process data from instrumentation systems.
Cleans all processing equipment per operating instructions.
Operates Railcar and Rail Yard equipment and performs associated duties.
Performs regulatory inspections of incoming and out bound rail tank cars when truck drivers are unavailable.
Operates vehicles up to two tons on site in the movement of materials, supplies and personnel in support of the chemical plants.
Performs general housekeeping, special cleaning, painting, policing the area and sweeping in support of chemical operations.
Moves and stages various equipment, raw materials and other supplies within the chemical facilities in support of chemical operations.
Performs general custodial duties in the chemical processing areas, buildings and grounds.
Performs special cleaning in the finished product processing areas, following detailed cleaning methods and procedures.