Pilot Plant Technician

Monument Chemical • Brandenburg, KY

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About The Position

The Pilot Plant Technician efficiently and effectively operates pilot plant equipment to develop and scale up new products, modify current products, and produce semi-commercial product in support of the facility and business. The role involves operating and troubleshooting pilot plant equipment and processes, working with chemical processes and analytical results, and ensuring pilot plant wastes are handled in accordance with environmental requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 the work area.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new product chemistries and their corresponding chemical processes.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs to operate equipment and take accurate readings.
• Ability to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and twist.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear full-body PPE, including chemical protective suits, gloves, safety footwear, hard hats, and face shields.
• Must meet respirator fit-test requirements for half-mask, full-face, and SCBA respirators and maintain a clean-shaven face for proper seal.

Nice To Haves

• College or trade school experience.
• Five or more years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with SAP, Provox, and Delta V.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of pilot plant chemistries and mentor new employees.
• Operate pilot plant equipment, including reactors and filter systems, and use DCS to control equipment.
• Troubleshoot pilot plant equipment and process problems and alert supervision when necessary.
• Write pilot plant SOPs as needed and modify and approve equipment operating procedures and MOCs.
• Analyze and interpret analytical issues to determine how to proceed with batches or experiments.
• Collect, store, and label pilot plant wastes as they accumulate, ensuring environmental requirements are met.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including continued growth in alignment with the Company’s core values, competencies, and skills.

What This Job Offers

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