Chemical Production Technician - Onsite

Title: Chemical Production Technician - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

process operations,
hazardous material handling,
mechanical systems, electrical systems,
Nuclear, Electronics, Mechanical training,
analytical processes, chemical processing,
root cause investigation process, methodology,
5S, Lean manufacturing,
chemical manufacturing, Standard Operating Procedures, Learning Resources,
Assembles production equipment, disassembles production equipment

Description:

The Production Technician will work very closely with ammonium chloride, helium and nitrogen.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Our Production Technicians operate our chemical processes and perform production related activities, utilizing their chemical manufacturing knowledge and experience to operate and troubleshoot the plant in a safe and efficient manner. The Production Technician works in a team environment where collaboration and teamwork are critical to meeting the goals of the business.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Safely and efficiently operates their assigned processes to meet the day-to-day quality, production and productivity goals of the client.
Effectively prioritizes their daily tasks working with the Production Leads and Production Supervisors.
Participate in monthly safety meetings and promote a safe work environment
Reviews and updates the Standard Operating Procedures
Reviews and updates the Learning Resources for the processes
Completes annual personal goals to achieve the plant goals and their own personal development goals
Assembles and disassembles production equipment
Performs basic maintenance on equipment
Drives a culture of "Do It Safe, Do It Right the First Time" with their actions and their words on a daily basis
Issuer for safe work permit
Successfully complete all assigned training
Cross-trains peers on approved functions

Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or GED
Must be and remain clean shaven at all times for safety purposes
Ability to wear a full face tight fitting respirator and a fully encapsulated (Level A) ER suit,
Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), or any other tight-fitting and/or supplied air respirators (SAR)
Ability to medically pass a respiratory test and physical test in order to wear a full face respirator as required
Fitness for duty, including but not limited to: ability to lift 50 pounds and climb ladders
Ability to roll cylinders that weigh up to 200 lbs- Rolling cylinders requires an individual to tilt a cylinder slightly with one hand, and use the other hand to move the cylinder forward by rolling it
Ability to work rotating shifts - day and/or nights as well as weekends and holidays
Demonstrated positive attitude and safety-first attitude
Demonstrate ability to obtain proper assistance when confronted with problem situations
Ability to learn technical chemical processes quickly in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to interact effectively with others to accomplish daily tasks and achieve the plant's goals
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively in written and verbal formats with stakeholders at multiple levels in the business
Ability to perform technical troubleshooting to resolve process issues
Self-starter with the ability to perform well under pressure and changing priorities
Actively participate on the client s emergency response (ER) team including as an ER entry team member
Ability to effectively and proficiently communicate both verbally and written in English

Preferred Qualifications:
Associates Degree in Applied Science in processing Technology or other related science
2+ years experience in a process operations environment
2+ years of chemical or other hazardous material handling desirable
2+ years experience working on mechanical / electrical systems
Experience with Nuclear, Electronics or Mechanical training
Understanding of analytical processes for chemical processing
Knowledge of root cause investigation process and methodology
Knowledge of 5S and Lean manufacturing
Computer literate

Highest Level of Education Required for this Position:
High School

Qualifications (IE SAP Experience, Excel Knowledge, Any Certifications, Years of Experience in Certain Fields):
Background in systems operations preferred. SAP. Fork truck experience (will be re-trained). Handy with tools

Notes:
Onsite
Est Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule + Time Zone: 4 days / 4 days off EST. The hours worked are 6am-6pm for day shift and 6pm-6am for night shift. Applicants will need to be available to work either shift but will very likely work the overnight shift.
Temp to Hire
Production Technicians are required to work shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008