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Pilot Plant Technician

Monument Chemical

Brandenburg, Kentucky

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Chemical Processes, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Support/Service, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Regulations, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing, Material Moving, Mathematics, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Operations Processes, Physical Demands, Pilot Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Management, Quality Management, SAP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Writing Skills
LOCATION
Brandenburg, Kentucky
POSTED
4 days ago
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Monument Chemical serves the specialty chemicals industry - and produces a variety of solvents, intermediates, specialty fuels, and other specialty products, as well as offers industry-leading Custom Manufacturing services. At Monument, you'll find careers in several engineering and skilled trades roles and disciplines. Working together like a family, our teams drive continual improvement in quality, cost, lead time, flexibility, and customer service. Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, we offer a diverse range of opportunities where you will be challenged and encouraged to grow.

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.

Essential Functions
  • 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.


Education Qualifications
  • Required High School or Equivalent (college or trade school experience a plus)
Experience Qualifications
  • Preferred 5+ years experience in a chemical manufacturing environment
Skills and Abilities
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in MS Office preferred.
  • SAP, Provox, and Delta V experience a plus.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
  • 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.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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