Sr Technician Specialist

W. R. Grace & Co. -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Personal protective equipment (PPE) adherence
Hazardous material handling
Safety equipment
Safety standard operating procedures
Respirator

Full Job Description

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.

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