Material Tech

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Our global offices facilitate seamless operations, complemented by state‑of‑the‑art production facilities in Belgium, Canada, Germany, India, Poland, and the USA where we cultivate enduring partnerships and ensure market success through consistent quality and customised solutions. With an unwavering commitment to reliability and responsibility, we foster a culture of excellence across all levels of our organization.

Consists of two distinct sets of duties: 2N and 3N. 2N personnel are responsible for utilising mobile equipment to unload/transport incoming green coke, supplying green coke to the kilns and assisting 3N and the Control Board Operator when needed. 3N personnel are primarily responsible for loading calcined coke into rail cars for shipment and assisting the Control Board Operator as needed.

Material technicians are responsible for performing their duties in a safe, environmentally responsible/compliant and efficient manner, which includes the operation of mobile equipment while operating and monitoring equipment used in the production of calcined petroleum coke.

• Safety and Compliance:
  Perform duties in a safe, environmentally responsible/compliant and efficient manner while following the control board operator’s direction.
• Environmental Permits:
  Learn and understand the environmental permits and the requirements to operate within compliance of the permits.
• Mobile Conveying Equipment:
  Operate mobile conveying equipment (e.g., pay loaders, bobcat, excavator, rail‑switch engine, forklift, etc.).
• Petroleum Coke Handling:
  Load, unload, transport, inspect, and take samples of petroleum coke from rail cars and trucks.
• Record Keeping:
  Record material condition, receiving, and shipping information.
• Storage and Product Tanks:
  Gauge storage and product tank capacities.
• Coordination:
  Coordinate loading and unloading of coke and provide production information and assistance to appropriate personnel.
• Loading:
  Load calcined petroleum coke (finished product) into railcars.
• Preventive Maintenance:
  Perform preventive maintenance checks of equipment and report any problems via SAP (maintenance software).
• Minor Maintenance:
  Perform minor maintenance work on equipment.
• Cleanliness:
  Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.
• Cross‑Training:
  Cross‑train and work with maintenance personnel when assigned.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Participate in the continuous improvement of product and plant processes and perform other duties as required.
• Turnaround Duties:
  If selected/directed, perform additional turnaround duties.
• Additional Duties:
  Perform additional duties/tasks as directed by leads/supervisors.
• Material Technician and Control Board Operator:
  It is expected and required for all operations personnel to learn all aspects of the Material Technician’s position, and after gaining enough experience, to learn the Control Board Operator position to serve as a backup Control Board Operator.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or the equivalent of one to three months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. General computer abilities are required. Microsoft Office and SAP skills are a plus.

• Document Interpretation:
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Writing
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Presentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to present information to small groups.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work requires resolving mutual problems and collaborating with others.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute and/or understand rate, ratio, and percent and interpret graphs.
• Problem‑Solvin…