Senior Pilot Plant Operator

Ecolab•Chicago, IL

6d•$30 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Nalco Water, an Ecolab Company, seeks a Senior Pilot Plant Operator to join our Pilot Plant Reaction Group located in Chicago, IL. The Pilot Plant Operator will primarily be responsible for preparing and operating reactors, blenders and other equipment for conducting process development, research, or market development manufacturing in accordance with the written and oral instructions given by Pilot Plant supervisors and engineers. What You Will Do: Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with all Ecolab policies as well as regulatory agencies Prepare and operate reactors, blenders, and other equipment for conducting process development, research, or market development manufacturing Use basic laboratory instruments (such as a pH meter, viscosity) and record the results of operator tests on log sheets or other documents Prepare & label drums, pails, totes, bags, and other containers for transport or storage of raw materials, intermediates, or products Use safety equipment such as respirators, hard hats, gloves Ensure constant communication with all levels of management in the areas of safety, processing, production, maintenance, and environmental issues. Mix and package a quality product using proper procedures and adherence to all job packets and quality standards in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Department Clean and maintain production areas, tools, and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, 5S Standards and Job Safety Analysis Participate in Management of Change, Job Safety Analysis, Job Hazard Analysis, and Pre-Startup Safety Review Performs in-process reviews and product signoffs Keep supervisor informed of inventory and raw material supplies Assist in tracking performance by making entries into the required databases Ensure proper, accurate, and timely reporting of all daily requirements Work as a team with other operators, production leads, and managers to achieve goals Position Details: Plant location: Clearing, IL (Chicago) Work week and shift: 3PM - 1:30AM, Monday to Thursday Compensation starting at $30 per hour, depending on experience About Nalco Water: In a world with increasing water shortage and contamination challenges, Nalco Water, an Ecolab company, helps customers conserve more than 161 billion gallons of water each year. We work with customers across the world in the light industry (institutional, food & beverage, transportation and manufacturing), heavy industry (chemical, power and primary metals industries), paper and mining operations to reduce, reuse, and recycle their water while protecting their systems and equipment. Nalco Water provides the unique opportunity to work with a broad suite of technologies to deliver automated monitoring systems, data analysis and deep technical expertise to increase efficiency, sustainability and performance for our customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
5 years of process operator experience
Ability to read and interpret batch orders and other documents in English
Immigration sponsorship not provided for this role.

Nice To Haves

Secondary education in chemistry, process technology, or a related field
Basic Computer skills and ability to learn CAS/ECO, Microsoft
Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with all Ecolab policies as well as regulatory agencies
Prepare and operate reactors, blenders, and other equipment for conducting process development, research, or market development manufacturing
Use basic laboratory instruments (such as a pH meter, viscosity) and record the results of operator tests on log sheets or other documents
Prepare & label drums, pails, totes, bags, and other containers for transport or storage of raw materials, intermediates, or products
Use safety equipment such as respirators, hard hats, gloves
Ensure constant communication with all levels of management in the areas of safety, processing, production, maintenance, and environmental issues.
Mix and package a quality product using proper procedures and adherence to all job packets and quality standards in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Department
Clean and maintain production areas, tools, and machinery in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures, 5S Standards and Job Safety Analysis
Participate in Management of Change, Job Safety Analysis, Job Hazard Analysis, and Pre-Startup Safety Review
Performs in-process reviews and product signoffs
Keep supervisor informed of inventory and raw material supplies
Assist in tracking performance by making entries into the required databases
Ensure proper, accurate, and timely reporting of all daily requirements
Work as a team with other operators, production leads, and managers to achieve goals

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life insurance
accident insurance
critical illness insurance
hospital indemnity insurance
auto insurance
home insurance
pet insurance
identity theft protection
short-term and long-term disability
401k
pension plans
retirement health care benefits
short-term incentives
vacation (12 days)
holidays
parental leave
employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates)
discount on day care services and caregiver services
adoption assistance
group legal services
employee assistance program
employee discount program
education assistance program
on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations