Chemical Process Technician

Zekelman • Rochelle, IL

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About The Position

As a Chemical Process Technician at Zekelman Industries, you will support Pickle House, tanker operations, and chemical processing systems. The role requires attention to chemical safety, calculations, and equipment maintenance, and contributes to the efficiency and safety of chemical maintenance operations. The schedule is a rotating overnight shift: 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off, from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. Pay is $25 per hour plus a production incentive bonus.

Requirements

• Experience in a chemical maintenance or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform calculations for acid additions, water additions, and caustic percentages.
• Knowledge of operating valves, pumps, and chemical storage systems.
• Strong attention to detail when handling paperwork and verifying tank inlets.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and conduct visual inspections of machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, twist, kneel, and perform other physical activities as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control BETA systems, including startup, shutdown, and manual controls.
• Maintain BETA units by changing filters, troubleshooting issues, and conducting visual inspections.
• Operate scrubbers, including starting and stopping them, draining and rinsing units, and cleaning scrubbers.
• Replace empty caustic totes on fume scrubbers and add defoamer as required.
• Pump acid and rinse water to pickle tanks and transfer spent acid from sumps and tanks to spent storage.
• Add ammonia chloride, liquid flux, and fresh water to Pickle House tanks according to specifications.
• Operate diaphragm pumps and the main pump at the pumping station.
• Unload acid and liquid flux tankers to appropriate storage or pickling tanks.
• Load spent acid and ferric chloride onto tankers and complete paperwork for inbound third-party tankers.
• Calculate acid and water additions for pickle tanks and determine caustic percentages.
• Use Kleinguard and know the storage locations for ammonia chloride and flux salt.
• Maintain a safe work environment, including knowing emergency shower locations and proper inlet usage for each product.
• Lead and promote safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

Benefits

• Low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
• Tuition assistance program
• Bonus plan
• Loyalty awards
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed