Chemist

Senior plc is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries. Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Senior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide "total resource" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.

We are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.

Summary: Must have general knowledge of Cleanline (chemical cleaning) processes such as passivation, pickle, degreasing, alkaline cleaning, and familiarity of industry chemical cleaning specifications. Establishes, formats, and performs analysis of systems data in order to support management, along with evaluating quality performance and compliance. May assist heat treating and other special processes depending on expertise.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, must be able to perform a variety of job duties including, but not limited to:

• Responsible for the analysis and periodic testing of various tank solutions.
• Responsible for titration analysis of tank solutions and adjustments to maintain solution chemistry within the required specification limits for each tank solution.
• Periodic audit of chemical processing for verification and maintenance of solution temperature, chemical concentration by performing samples collecting from various tanks, performs etch-rate test on pickle tanks.
• Write and revise procedures for optimum Cleanline processes.
• Conduct training for Cleanline certified operators and administer written and practical tests to maintain certified status of the operators.
• Evaluate and trouble shoot in order to maximize efficiency of Cleanline operations. Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and outside services.
• Assist in customer, Nadcap, and other 3rd party audits involving Cleanline operations.
• Provide guidance to EHS Department, when needed.
• Conduct Internal Audits.
• Follow all Senior policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the above, Chemists are to maintain an organized, clean and safe work area using safety standards and expectations while adhering to all quality practices. Senior is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience is required, with minimum of two (2) years of related industry experience
• Experience:
  • Must have an overall knowledge of chemical processing, industry specifications, and types of equipment
  • Must have general knowledge of chemical…