What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Technician, Level II 1 position at Umicore?
About Umicore
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
About Precious Metals Chemistry
Life-enhancing chemistry. Umicore is an expert in metals-based catalysis for applications that improve our quality of life. Automotive emission treatment technologies, active pharmaceutical ingredients for cancer treatments, the production of fine chemicals and advanced electronics – all are made possible by our organometallic technology know-how. To bring the magic of metal-based chemistry and catalysis to new customers and new applications we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
What You Will Be Doing
This position, within the framework of PMC’s operational policies and procedures, produces chemical catalyst products in order to meet customer specifications and timelines.
Who we are looking for
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If my expertise can contribute to life-enhancing chemistry, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?
Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Powering the cars of the future. Giving new life to used metals. We are the leading circular materials technology company fulfilling its mission to create materials for a better life. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?
About Precious Metals Chemistry
Life-enhancing chemistry. Umicore is an expert in metals-based catalysis for applications that improve our quality of life. Automotive emission treatment technologies, active pharmaceutical ingredients for cancer treatments, the production of fine chemicals and advanced electronics – all are made possible by our organometallic technology know-how. To bring the magic of metal-based chemistry and catalysis to new customers and new applications we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.
What You Will Be Doing
This position, within the framework of PMC’s operational policies and procedures, produces chemical catalyst products in order to meet customer specifications and timelines.
- Independently produce organic and inorganic chemical product as directed by the daily schedule and production supervisor to meet production goals.
- Execute batch processes (including automated processes) with all supporting working documents (batch records, checklists, worksheets, etc.) in a manner that adheres to customer and Umicore specifications
- Work independently in such a way as to make necessary decisions regarding the systems and processes.
- Perform simple maintenance on machinery and equipment to include functional testing and commissioning with the appropriate knowledge and skills.
- Prepare processes for higher level maintenance.
- Operate the partial PLC controlled production and other ancillary units for manufacturing or packaging of a variety of intermediate and end products including operation of furnaces, working up the mother liquors, recovery of precious metals.
- Complete production documentation as directed by procedures and the production supervision.
- Package for shipment product by DOT and HAZMAT requirements.
- Follow all safety rules and guidelines within the Tulsa facility.
- Promote and maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain the facility’s cleanliness in accordance with established visual and lean methods
Who we are looking for
- Required Education: High School Diploma
- Preferred Education: Completed chemical / technical vocational training
- Required skill: Understanding and operating of automated systems and processes
- Experience: 3-10 years of Chemical operator experience or equivalent
- Additional training: PC (Elementary), Office, ERP systems
- Must pass the Chemical Technician Test
- Required to obtain a forklift license
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow given instructions and procedures
- Adherence to methods
- The ability to interact with various levels of people within the Plant
- Resourcefulness
- Ability to work with hands
- Outcome focused, when balancing a number of priorities
- High regard to Health and Safety issues and regulations pertaining to laboratory and production facilities
- This position may require working nights
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
If my expertise can contribute to life-enhancing chemistry, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?
