Pilot Plant Operator

Ecolab•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecolab, a global leader in cleaning, sanitizing, and maintenance products and services, is seeking a Pilot Plant Operator for its Chicago pilot plant. This facility develops specialty chemicals for global manufacturing. The Operator will prepare and operate reactors, blenders, and other equipment for process development, research, and market development manufacturing, following instructions from supervisors and engineers. Responsibilities include all tasks affecting operations, safety, and housekeeping within the department. The role is non-routine, requiring versatility, adaptability, resourcefulness, and attention to detail to manage changing processes, procedures, and scales of operation.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
3 years Operator experience in the chemical industry
Knowledge of pumps, valves, motors, hand tools, and material handling equipment
Ability to use simple scientific instruments (such as pH meter) and record the results of operator tests on log sheets and other documents
No immigration sponsorship or relocation assistance is offered

Nice To Haves

College-level courses in Chemistry
Ability to thrive in an ever-changing and dynamic, experimental environment
High attention to detail
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Operate commonly used process equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, meters, filters, scales, and control panels
Execute all aspects of assigned experimental procedures
Collect data and samples as prescribed and makes observations of the process
Maintain specified logs, laboratory notebooks, and inventory
Perform in-process quality testing
Operate transporting equipment used to receive raw materials and transport products
Prepare and label drums, pails, totes, bags, and other containers for transport or storage of raw materials, intermediates, and products
Maintain clean, safe, and environmentally compliant work and storage areas including clean-up of equipment and work areas after completion of a procedure
Troubleshoot and repair minor problems and alert appropriate supervision to major repairs
Participate in physical inventory, safety meetings and inspections, and improvement initiatives
Operate a PC to perform various functions such as e-mail, inventory updates, and time keeping
Comply with all company safety, quality, and environmental policies