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W. R. Grace Chemical Operator in Baltimore, Maryland
Chemical Operator
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Date:Jan 14, 2025
Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Hourly Wage:$28.35
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits:U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)
Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.
Job Description
ACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS THROUGH SUNDAY, AUGUST 4TH
We are hiring a Chemical Operator at our Curtis Bay plant in Baltimore, MD!
The Chemical Operator assists production in maintaining safety, health, and environmental standards and will handle, store, and transport chemical material(s); operate, monitor, and control continuous and batch processes; troubleshoot the process; provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation.
Schedule: 12-hour, rotating shifts including days and nights, holidays and weekends.
Week 1: On-schedule for 4 consecutive night shifts, then 3 days off
Week 2: On-schedule for 3 regular day shifts, off for 1 day, then on for 3 more night shifts
Week 3: 3 days off, then on the schedule for 4 consecutive day shifts
Week 4:7 days off
Responsibilities
Operate chemical processing equipment following standard operating procedures
Act as a safety leader. Comply with all plant environmental, health, safety, and process safety standards and procedures. Report hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner
Perform process equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs
Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas
Utilizes technology such as PCs for reporting and communication
Participates in training initiatives as required, attends required meetings and completes required testing within specified time frames
Monitor plant equipment and control plant operations
Operates forklift
Communicates plant status with relief and coworkers
Records plant process, quality and environmental data
May be assigned other duties that are equivalent in skill to job requirements
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 able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
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 general education degree (GED)
Ability to read write and type the English language
Ability to read and comprehend detailed specifications, including computer graphical user interface and basic math ability
Employee must successfully complete the Skills Assessment
Employee must successfully pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
Employee must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including days and nights, holidays and weekends and overtime
Preferred Qualifications
Industrial manufacturing experience
DCS Control system knowledge and experience
Associate degree in Process Technology or similar
Forklift license
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) (https://grace.com/people-and-careers/benefits/us-employee-benefits-summary/)
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Nearest Major Market:Baltimore
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