Chemical Technician II - MSA

Kaneka Americas Holding, Inc.
United States, Texas, Pasadena
Apr 16, 2025
Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Carry out prescribed checks of all operating equipment to ensure proper operation. Perform lab analysis as needed to verify that product specifications are maintained. Maintain proper records and logs of activities and operating conditions. Maintenance and upkeep of the process equipment and operating areas. Reporting of mechanical problems to Shift Supervisor. Dismantling, cleaning, and reassembling of process equipment at prescribed intervals to ensure quality production control. Maintain proper housekeeping duties in the assigned operating areas. Work rotating shifts. Work specified overtime as needed to provide adequate staffing. Crosstrain in all operating areas to achieve proficiency in any area assigned. Follow all established safety procedures for safe operation of equipment and handling of chemicals. Assist with any plant-wide operational duties as specified by the Shift Lead/ Supervisor. Coordinate and work with maintenance department personnel to ensure timely repairs and revisions to process equipment when needed. This includes issuing of work permits, isolation of equipment-LOTO, returning equipment to service, and securing all required authorizations and clearances to carry out these activities. Coordination with the Quality Control Lab to ensure needed samples are supplied and that proper reaction to results is taken. Work with the packaging area during operation to ensure final product is acceptable for shipment to customers. Must be able to troubleshoot and problem solve issues that may develop, in a timely manner. Qualified operators will be expected to train other operators on unit operations. Qualifications Behaviors Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Team Player - Works well as a member of a group Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Motivations Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help Flexibility - Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals Education Associates of Other (required) Experience 3 - 5 years: Chemical plant experience as a Chemical Technician. (required) Licenses & Certifications Process Technology (required) Skills MS PowerPoint (required) MS Word (required) MS Outlook (required) MS Excel (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)