Lead Chemical Process Technician

Bridgestone Americas•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This Lead Chemical Process Technician position is located at Bridgestone’s Bio-Rubber Process Research Center in Southeast Mesa, Arizona where we are developing and optimizing our bio-rubber extraction processes. This is a chemical manufacturing pilot plant where our Process Technicians work in a PSM environment helping to manufacture various chemicals for our rubber manufacturing processes. The initial work schedule is 12 hr day shift alternating 3 or 4 days per week. The final work schedule will be an 8-hr rotating shift working 5 days per week. Shift differential is paid for non-day shift hours.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in process technology or successful track record of process operator work experience onsite in a chemical manufacturing plant.
4-6 years of process operator experience working onsite in an industrial chemical manufacturing or related work environment or industry.
1-3 years of experience leading small work teams or shifts.
Thorough knowledge of common concepts and procedures used in chemical manufacturing operations.
Good verbal and written communication skills are required, with an ability to apply knowledge and skills to effectively carry out instructions furnished in written and diagram form.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to drive a forklift or other mobile equipment.
Ability to work a twelve-hour schedule with rotating shifts that may include overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends to meet the needs of the business.

Responsibilities

Ensure daily plant operations are within environmental requirements, comply with all health and safety policies and procedures, including process safety management (PSM).
Participate in all site specific safety training and meetings and perform work safely.
Comply with company operation policies and procedures to ensure all work areas remain clean and free of hazards.
De-energize equipment safely to enable maintenance technicians to perform required preventative maintenance, installations and repair work.
Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical practices in all aspects of your position within the organization.
Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and Process Hazard Analysis as required.
Safely startup and shutdown process equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Monitor chemical plant process equipment, ensure strict compliance with safety policies while performing work, and consistently take appropriate action to mitigate potential hazards and ensure process optimization.
Adjust process controls, take routine readings, perform preventative and minor maintenance onsite, and effectively troubleshoot operational problems to enhance reliability of the asset.
Monitor and adjust settings on the equipment affecting the production rate, product quality, and the yield to ensure production is consistently within acceptable limits.
Record data and operating conditions, document instrument readings, and rates of flow to identify upward and downward trends.
Work outside the unit including both grounds and utilities, inside the asset, and in the control room to monitor the Rockwell PLC HMI screens.
Make periodic rounds throughout the shift to walk the asset and identify deviations in operations, adjust process instruments and equipment to ensure proper flows, temperature, pressures, and levels.
Participate in projects onsite that improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and reduce operating costs.
Collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and vendors to facilitate daily activities.
Provide assistance and support to both engineering and maintenance as required to optimize production and ensure smooth operations onsite at the plant.
Train and share knowledge with others.