Chemical Scale Up Tech
ESI•Piscataway, NJ
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Chemical Scale-Up Technician to join our dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in chemical processing and a passion for translating lab-scale innovations into full-scale manufacturing. You’ll be instrumental in bridging the gap between R&D and production, ensuring processes are safe, efficient, and scalable.
Requirements
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, or instrumentation systems.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues quickly and effectively.
- Strong knowledge of safe work practices, permit systems, and risk control in industrial environments.
- Ability to work across engineering, maintenance, and production teams.
- Skilled at managing workload, planning maintenance tasks, and responding to urgent issues.
- Accurate record‑keeping and ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
- Comfortable using CMMS systems, digital tools, and standard office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with lean practices, reliability engineering, or process optimisation is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment.
- Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective repairs.
- Support emergency breakdown response to minimise production downtime.
- Assist engineers with installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and modifications.
- Provide technical input during design reviews and improvement initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation, drawings, and maintenance records.
- Ensure all work complies with site safety standards, regulatory requirements, and safe operating procedures.
- Participate in risk assessments, permit-to-work activities, and continuous safety improvement programs.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and report deviations or hazards.
- Partner with operations teams to optimise equipment performance and reliability.
- Support shutdown planning and execution activities.
- Work collaboratively with suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
Benefits
- Competitive total rewards
- Appropriate work-life balance
- Paid volunteer days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
