Pilot Plant Technician

Monument Chemical • Brandenburg, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To efficiently and effectively operate the pilot plant equipment in order to develop and scale-up new products, modify current products, and produce semi-commercial product as required in support of the facility and business.

Requirements

• High School or Equivalent (college or trade school experience a plus)
• 5+ years experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal/written and interpersonal communication skills
• Good problem-solving, math and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and willingness to accept responsibility for work area.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new product chemistries and their corresponding chemical processes.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to operate equipment and perform accurate readings.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and twisting required.
• Able to lift and move materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to wear full-body PPE, including chemical protective suits, gloves, safety footwear, hard hats, and face shields.
• Must meet respirator fit‑test requirements (half-mask, full-face, and SCBA) and maintain a clean‑shaven face to ensure proper seal.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Office preferred.
• SAP, Provox, and Delta V experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of chemistries in the pilot plant and mentors new employees.
• Operates all pilot plant equipment (reactors, filter systems, etc.) and uses DCS to control equipment.
• Troubleshoots problems with pilot plant equipment and processes, alerts supervision of problems with pilot plant equipment and processes when necessary.
• Writes pilot plant SOPs as needed, modifies and approves equipment operating procedures and MOC’s.
• Analyzes and interprets analytical issues to determine how to proceed with the batch(s) or experiments.
• Collects, stores, and labels pilot plant wastes as accumulated with awareness to ensure all environmental requirements are met.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

What This Job Offers

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