Chief Technician

Nouryon • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Technician is responsible for the plant operations of the Sodium Chlorate process to produce in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma/GED with at least 2 years of post-secondary or military education (technical field preferred), or 3+ years of experience in the chemical industry.
• Strong ability to read, analyze, interpret, and respond to technical data related to plant operations.
• Solid math skills, including working with fractions, decimals, percentages, and metric system conversions, and applying them to operational processes.
• Proven problem-solving skills for practical and operational challenges in a plant environment.
• Ability to interpret sample results and take prompt, appropriate action.
• Competence in operating computers and DCS systems with multiple screens and alarms.
• Clear and efficient communication skills, including radio communication.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety, environmental, and housekeeping standards across the site.
• Operate plant systems safely and efficiently to produce consistent, high-quality products.
• Lead and guide field operators, ensuring clear priorities and effective teamwork.
• Monitor process conditions, troubleshoot deviations, and drive root cause investigations.
• Support maintenance planning, including SAP notifications and outage preparation.
• Achieve and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in safety programs, permit-to-work processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Train and mentor operators and new Chief Technicians.
• Communicate clearly across shifts, conduct effective handovers, and keep accurate shift records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED