What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technician, Operating CO (F/M/X) position at Solvay?
Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
About the role
- Our Operations Department, composed of 10 people, is responsible for monitoring all direct aspects of chemical process production, by field observation and by control computer monitoring.
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As an Operations Technician, your essential responsibilities will include:
- Monitors field equipment (by inspection & instrumentation), adjusts, and troubleshoots equipment as needed.
- Maintains written record of field instrumentation readings.
- Starts & stops compressors, blowers, pumps, etc.
- Collects process samples, runs lab analyses on process samples, assesses need for process changes based on analytical results, and documents results & actions.
- Turns valves and adjusts controls associated with various piping, vessels, and other equipment. Observes unit and monitors pressures, levels, & temperatures on vessels and moving equipment.
- Maintains electronic logbook of all process changes (equipment state and flow), suppressed alarms, deviations from key communicated process parameters, all reactions to quality deviations related to the Sodium Bicarbonate Production Parameters specific process parameters and related SOP’s, equipment malfunctions, deviations from planned events and safety issues in a timely and accurate manner
- We offer a permanent full time position at the manufacturing site.
About you:
- High School Diploma is required.
- Competencies:
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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Behaviors:
- Organized
- Accountable
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Safety oriented and self-motivated
About the pay and benefits
- Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. While the USA base pay reasonably expected for this role is $28.00/hr to $28.09/hr, your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.
- Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
- Prioritization of well-being: Solvay Solidarity Fund to support employees through hardship, work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
- Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses in 24 languages.
About us
- Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.
- At Solvay, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
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Salary : $28 - $28
