Lead Chemist

CHROME HEARTS®, the Fine Jewelry, Accessories, Shoes, Fragrance & Home Goods company renowned for its sophisticated life-inspired designs, was conceived in 1988 by Richard Stark in Los Angeles. Honoring a commitment to quality materials and timeless design, CHROME HEARTS® now has thirty stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in the most exclusive boutiques around the world.

Summary/Objective

The Lead Chemist is responsible for maintaining the performance and compliance of electroplating baths and wastewater treatment processes to ensure high-quality production standards and regulatory adherence.

Essential Functions

• Maintain electroplating baths using various methods to ensure optimal performance.
• Analyze chemical composition using titration, atomic absorption spectrometry, X-ray analysis, Hull Cell, and other techniques.
• Monitor and maintain associated equipment such as heaters, filter pumps, air agitation systems, rectifiers, and other electroplating machinery.
• Develop and maintain relationships with proprietary chemical vendors and prepare samples for evaluation.
• Maintain detailed records of all measurable characteristics of electroplating solutions.
• Track and manage chemical inventory; order additional chemicals as needed.
• Process and treat wastewater from electroplating operations to meet discharge requirements.
• Operate the wastewater treatment facility for cyanide destruction and metal removal in accordance with Discharge Permit limits.
• Maintain accurate logs of wastewater treatment batches to ensure compliance.
• Communicate with the Water Authority to coordinate sampling and inspections.
• Arrange hazardous waste profiles, manifests, and shipments with disposal and/or recycling vendors.
• Generate and submit periodic compliance reports to the Water Authority and state regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate closely with our Arizona operations regarding wastewater water treatments.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical analysis and wastewater treatment processes preferred
• Familiarity with electroplating equipment and chemical maintenance methods
• Excellent recordkeeping and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to regulatory compliance
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  

Additional Information

Chrome Hearts provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

65,000 - 70,000 USD per year(New Mexico)

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