Technician Specialist

Annual Wage Range: $55,208.00 - $75,911.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)


Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

We're hiring a Technician Specialist for our Pilot Plant which is part of our Process Innovation Center (PIC), located in Baltimore/Curtis Bay, MD. You will support our Materials Technology (MT) and Specialty Catalysts (SC) business and help with the development of new and improved products and processes in a laboratory and pilot plant environment. This is a day shift position, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day. We offer a flexible start time from 6am to 9am, however during training you may be required to begin work as early as 6am. Infrequent overtime may also be required.


The physical environment you will be working includes fluctuation of climate and noise level, along with exposure to different chemicals. You will be performing hands on activities that requires the ability to meet physical demands to include lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, going up/downstairs/ladders, and using a forklift. Further details below on physical requirements.


All employees at the Curtis Bay site have environment, health and safety roles and responsibilities and are accountable for achieving compliance with our EHS Policy including emergency preparedness and response as defined in site-wide and local area documentation. In addition, you will participate in extensive training that includes hands on and computer based.


Responsibilities

• Consistently act in a safe and efficient manner while performing tasks associated with the daily operation of Pilot Plant equipment including but not limited to using Pumps, Reactors, Spray Dryers, Flash Dryers, Mills, Filters, and Calciners.
• Safely handle, store, and transport chemicals including potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Maintain a safe and orderly workplace.
• Record experimental results and data in a clear and organized fashion.
• Communicate work progress, challenges, safety concerns, and other pertinent feedback with supervisor and other colleagues on a regular basis.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Provide support during manufacturing trials and non-standard manufacturing campaigns.
• Input maintenance notifications in SAP.
• Follow and perform Zero energy procedures for maintenance related activities.
• Abide by all safety and EHS&S initiatives.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
• 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 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

• H.S. diploma or GED equivalent years of experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude that includes experience working with different types of industrial equipment
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders up to 30 feet.
• Strong mathematical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to safety
• Self-directed and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an industrial setting,
• SAP knowledge
• LIMS knowledge

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program
• U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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