Operations Technician I

Elessent Clean Technologies•Martinez, CA

5d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Elessent Clean Technologies is a global leader in process technologies to drive sustainability and carbon neutrality in the metal, fertilizer, chemical, and oil refining industries with an unwavering commitment to customer support. We provide extensive global expertise across our portfolio of offerings in key applications – MECS® sulfuric acid production, STRATCO® alkylation, BELCO® wet scrubbing, and IsoTherming® hydroprocessing. Offering critical process equipment, products, technology, and services, we enable an array of industrial markets, including phosphate fertilizer, non-ferrous metals, oil refining, petrochemicals, and chemicals, to minimize their environmental impact and optimize productivity. We are dedicated to helping our customers produce high-quality products used in everyday life in the safest, most environmentally sound way possible, with a vision to make the world a better place by creating clean alternatives to traditional industrial processes. Using specialized industrial equipment and chemical ingredients, Operating Technicians perform all the manufacturing, packaging, and raw material unloading associated with the manufacture of sulfuric acid catalyst pellets and intermediates. The operations team is responsible for safety and emergency leadership in the plant. The operations team is a three-member team that rotates through all job assignments and tasks (as training and skill progression allow) to create a flexible, cross-functional work team. The team is responsible for the safe and efficient startup, shutdown, and operation of the plant as well as autonomous maintenance, housekeeping (5S), and general manufacturing plant upkeep. Operating Technicians perform routine analytical and quality acceptance testing on finished products and intermediates, and routinely assist the maintenance department with maintenance jobs and projects. Team members are also required to participate in plant quality and core value investigations, plant committees, continuous improvement activities, and other special projects and duties assigned. All duties to be performed according to the established standard and in compliance with all company policies and procedures while maintaining regular, prompt attendance and availability for overtime as needed:

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency required.
Minimum of 2 years of industrial plant operations or maintenance experience or equivalent education
PLC/HMI familiarity and Microsoft Office Suite knowledge, indicating proficiency in using industrial automation and software tools for manufacturing processes.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to safely operate industrial manufacturing equipment and maintenance tools, showcasing technical competence in equipment operation.
Experience with troubleshooting and problem-solving, demonstrating the ability to identify and address issues effectively in an industrial setting.
Excellent communication skills, essential for effective collaboration and information exchange within the manufacturing environment.
Possession of a valid driver's license, enabling transportation for work-related tasks and responsibilities.
Authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, trade certifications, or other relevant professional certifications

Responsibilities

Perform all the manufacturing, packaging, and raw material unloading associated with the manufacture of sulfuric acid catalyst pellets and intermediates.
Responsible for safety and emergency leadership in the plant.
Responsible for the safe and efficient startup, shutdown, and operation of the plant.
Perform autonomous maintenance, housekeeping (5S), and general manufacturing plant upkeep.
Perform routine analytical and quality acceptance testing on finished products and intermediates.
Assist the maintenance department with maintenance jobs and projects.
Participate in plant quality and core value investigations, plant committees, continuous improvement activities, and other special projects and duties assigned.
Be personally committed to protecting the safety and health of yourself and your teammates.
Manage work to protect the environment and be in regulatory compliance.
Perform all work in accordance with the Company's core values—When necessary, STOP WORK, and ACT to ensure alignment with core values before continuing.
Treat all teammates/employees, contractors, and business partners with professionalism, dignity, and respect, fostering an environment of trust where people can contribute, innovate, and excel.
Conduct all plant business in accordance with the highest ethical standards.
Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate.
Demonstrate personal behavior aligned with the Avon Catalyst Plant Employee Attributes
Perform work in alignment with company policy and procedure.
Be mutually dependent on team members to reach a common goal—cooperate and communicate effectively.
Show initiative and support team.
Actively seek ways to eliminate waste and make improvements.
Support a creative and collaborative team environment.
Be responsible and accountable--admit and learn from mistakes.
Perform/act appropriately without supervision.
Give and receive honest and fair feedback.
Do your best to perform high-quality work.
Actively support/engage in decision-making processes
Strive vigorously towards goals and objectives.
Use time productively.
Be organized.
Adapt and adjust to differing conditions.
Be open to diverse perspectives and new ways of doing things.
Actively drive personal and team learning and development.
Actively seek learning opportunities and be personally responsible for completing required training.
Share information openly.
Keep facilities clean and orderly.
Take care of tools and equipment.
Demonstrate behavior and alignment with Company Core Values and Avon Employee Attributes
Active participant in 1st party audit program and meet zero overdue principle for audits and required training
Trained and proficient in performing all tasks, per the training matrix/checklist for: Packout, Level 1 Control room/field operations, Raw materials unloading/handling, Hazardous waste labeling and handling
Perform autonomous maintenance and 5S/housekeeping tasks associated with job duties
Perform all standard work in accordance with schedules and checklists
Be vigilant and observant of plant/product conditions--act to correct or mitigate any safety, core value, quality, or facility/equipment issues that arise