Sr Technician Specialist

Annual Wage Range: $66,744.00 - $91,773.00

Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses

Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Senior Technician Specialist reporting to the Pilot Plant Leader at our Chicago, Illinois pilot plant facility. The Senior Technician Specialist will be part of a team that tests petroleum feedstocks and catalysts. This is a Monday through Friday, 8-hour day schedule with overtime on weekends when scheduled.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Operate all pilot plant equipment
• Prepare catalyst and load into reactors
• Take daily samples and input data into computer
• Perform experiments of a complex nature involving new technology
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform routine maintenance
• Assist in the developing of test procedures and evaluation techniques
• Foster a safety-centric culture, fully engaging in all aspects of corporate and work group specific safety initiatives
• Demonstrate a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement
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Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 12+ years relevant experience OR a two-year Associate or technical degree with 10+ years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with heavy oil and resid materials
• Forklift certified or willingness to be trained
• Employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and move 25 pounds, rarely lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work independently according to priorities with minimal daily supervision
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work as a team with a dynamic group of co-workers
• Familiarity with office-based computer software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave (salaried only)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.