W. R. Grace · 15 hours ago
Technician Specialist (Rotating Shift)
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$65K/yr - $89K/yrW. R. Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. The Technician Specialist is part of the Specialty Catalyst Process Technology team, responsible for hands-on pilot scale operations and supporting the development of catalysts and intermediates essential for producing polyethylene and polypropylene.
Advanced MaterialsChemicalHardwareInnovation ManagementManufacturing
Hiring Manager
Cathleen Allen
Responsibilities
Work flexible, rotating shifts, weekends, and evenings as necessary
Maintain flexibility in scheduling and collaborate with coworkers to foster a safe, engaged, and productive environment. Work independently as a member of the team
Attend commercial plant trials at other Grace locations
Extract samples of pilot plant material, troubleshoot, diagnose and solve technical problems
Safely handle, store, and transport chemicals, including potentially hazardous chemicals and various organic and air sensitive materials
Support development of technically oriented materials and documents
Draft plant data sheets, environmental or incident reports, inventory sheets, process operating instructions, Job Safety Analysis forms, waste logs
Complete all applicable Operator Training and Certification tests and maintain compliance with corporate and group safety initiatives
Demonstrate enhanced accountability and ownership of processes and equipment
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
Ability and willingness to become a certified forklift driver
Demonstrated mechanical experience with equipment set-up and minor maintenance
Experience understanding technical documents
Experience with various computers systems, navigate and utilize MS Office
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant environment 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
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, full face respirator (when necessary but not daily), long sleeves and pants
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Preferred
Associates degree or two years of college with course work in chemistry, engineering and / or math
Experience in handling pyrophoric and/or organic materials
Experience reading and understanding technical documents and participating in new process startups
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
Company
W. R. Grace
Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life.
Founded in 1854
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$0.4M2021-04-26Acquired
2017-12-07Post Ipo Debt· $0.4M
1953-01-01IPO
Leadership Team
William Agne
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Specialty Catalysts
Kerrie L. Wolfe
SVP HR and Communications, Chief Human Resources Officer
Recent News
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