Lead Chemical Process Technician

Lead Chemical Process Technician

This Lead Chemical Process Technician position is located at Bridgestone's Bio-Rubber Process Research Center in Southeast Mesa, Arizona where we are developing and optimizing our bio-rubber extraction processes. The address for this facility is 6533 South Mountain Road, Mesa AZ 85212.

This is a chemical manufacturing pilot plant where our Process Technicians work in a PSM environment helping to manufacture various chemicals for our rubber manufacturing processes. Starting pay would be in the $35.50.00 per hour range plus overtime as applicable and up to a 5% annual bonus based upon company performance, along with 4 weeks of PTO annually and awesome benefits!

The initial work schedule is 12 hr day shift alternating 3 or 4 days per week. The final work schedule will be an 8-hr rotating shift working 5 days per week. Shift differential is paid for non-day shift hours.

Safety

Our Process Technicians must ensure daily plant operations are within environmental requirements, comply with all health and safety policies and procedures, including process safety management (PSM).

Operations

Safely startup and shutdown process equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment.

Monitor chemical plant process equipment, ensure strict compliance with safety policies while performing work, and consistently take appropriate action to mitigate potential hazards and ensure process optimization.

Process Technicians will adjust process controls, take routine readings, perform preventative and minor maintenance onsite, and effectively troubleshoot operational problems to enhance reliability of the asset.

Monitor and adjust settings on the equipment affecting the production rate, product quality, and the yield to ensure production is consistently within acceptable limits.

Process Technicians will record data and operating conditions, document instrument readings, and rates of flow to identify upward and downward trends.

Work outside the unit including both grounds and utilities, inside the asset, and in the control room to monitor the Rockwell PLC HMI screens.

Make periodic rounds throughout the shift to walk the asset and identify deviations in operations, adjust process instruments and equipment to ensure proper flows, temperature, pressures, and levels.

Participate in projects onsite that improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and reduce operating costs.

Collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and vendors to facilitate daily activities.

Provide assistance and support to both engineering and maintenance as required to optimize production and ensure smooth operations onsite at the plant.

Lead Process Technicians will train and share knowledge with others.

Associate's degree in process technology or successful track record of process operator work experience onsite in a chemical manufacturing plant.

4-6 years of process operator experience working onsite in an industrial chemical manufacturing or related work environment or industry.

1-3 years of experience leading small work teams or shifts

Must have thorough knowledge of common concepts and procedures used in chemical manufacturing operations.

Good verbal and written communication skills are required, with an ability to apply knowledge and skills to effectively carry out instructions furnished in written and diagram form.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to drive a forklift or other mobile equipment.

Ability to work a twelve-hour schedule with rotating shifts that may include overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends to meet the needs of the business.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation;

we will provide you:

A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.

The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.

Corporate Social Responsibility activities.

A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.

Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.

An effective and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity…