Pilot Plant Operator

Solstice Advanced Materials business unit focuses on developing innovative materials that are environmentally friendly and enhance product performance. This unit is dedicated to creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of various industries while promoting sustainability and efficiency. Our commitment to research and development drives the creation of advanced materials that support a wide range of applications, ensuring we remain at the forefront of technological advancements.

• Monitor and operate chemical processes and plant utilities under the direction of chemical engineer.
• Work includes movement of bulk quantities of chemicals, start-up, and standard operation of pilot scale equipment, following operating procedures and use of PPE.
• Perform troubleshooting on large scale equipment.
• Run analytical samples including GC and wet chemistry.
• Must be able to read and follow standard operating procedures and record data results in batch records. Operator is expected to follow specific instructions as required. For cGMP processes, operators must be trained and follow all current good manufacturing processes and always adhere to the requirements.
• Requires education and/or experience in chemical plant processes such as reactions, distillations, filtrations, neutralizations, and handling of highly hazardous materials.
• Requires education and/or experience in typical chemical plant equipment including piping, valves, pumps, tubing, instruments, high pressure and low vacuum equipment, glass and polymer lined equipment, vacuum systems, and various filtration equipment.
• Must demonstrate ability to learn and use analytical equipment needed in support of processes including Gas-chromatograph and other laboratory instruments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills with typical chemical process equipment (Pumps, agitators, instrumentation, utilities, etc.).
• Strict adherence to established safety policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with HS&E regulations and life critical safety tools such as Lock-Tag-Try, Line Break, and Hot Work permits and procedures.
• Must be able to wear all types of PPE and respiratory equipment as appropriate.

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a two-year chemical technology degree OR a minimum of 5 years of chemical plant operating experience.
• Four-year chemical technology degree is preferred.

• Physical requirements:
  
  Must be able to move up to 600-pound drums and 250-pound gas cylinders utilizing appropriate handling equipment, lift and carry up to 35 pounds, climb ladders and scaffolding, wear required PPE and respiratory equipment as directed, and work rotating shifts to support 24-hour operations both 5 and 7 days per week.
• Experience with instrumentation, control system and data acquisition software, while not required, would be seen as a good asset.
• Knowledge of 5S standardization systems a plus. Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and computer-based process control systems is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate with peers, operating and maintenance staff.

Due to US export control laws, candidates must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, protected status under asylum/refugee, OR able to obtain export approval.

The annual base hourly range for this position is $41.40 Per Hour
. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice Advanced Materials considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities or the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business consideration.

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance;
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance;
Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.

Solstice is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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