Job Information
Boulder Scientific Company Pilot Plant Operator I in United States
Pilot Plant Operator I
Job Details
Salary Range
$25.00 - $25.00 Hourly
Description
This position will be 2nd shift.
The Pilot Plant Operator follows established procedures to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products. The Operator follows procedures that are set forth in the form of batch records, GEN’s, and work instructions. This person completes a variety of duties: in addition to operating chemical processes, the employee may perform setup, cleaning of equipment, waste disposal, emergency response, warehouse activities, maintenance, and clean-up activities needed to facilitate general operations and regulatory compliance.
Operators are given extensive safety and Operator-specific training before they are assigned process work. After the initial training period, Pilot Plant employees work their assigned 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday. Operators are paid a shift differential when working 2 nd or 3 rd shift. Operators are occasionally required to work overtime and/or weekends when the Pilot Plant production schedule requires it. Operators may be required to temporarily work an alternate shift when the Pilot Plant production schedule requires it.
Job Responsibilities
Uses protective equipment (PPE) as needed to prevent exposure to dangerous chemicals
Follows established procedures as described by Batch Records, GEN’s, Work Instructions and Operating Instructions to manufacture chemical intermediates and finished products
Follows established procedures as described by SOP’s and other operating procedures to maintain a safe working environment that complies with safety and environmental rules and regulations
Transfers raw materials, finished products, wastewater, waste solvents, and other wastes between tanks, drums, and shipping containers using pumps, pressure and other equipment; handles solid chemicals as chemical intermediates, products and waste
Labels hazardous waste containers as appropriate to maintain compliance with labeling regulations and times
Maintains records necessary to record process conditions as defined by procedures and as required in certain circumstances
Maintains the production area(s) in a clean and orderly condition
Performs yard and building cleanup as needed
Performs shipping, packaging and receiving activities as needed
Assists the Pilot Plant Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor in record keeping with daily shift report, inventory sheets, tanker logs, and other documentation
Uses company computer/handheld devices to enter records and documents
Attends training as designated to facilitate above knowledge and to maintain required updates
Must be able to use a respirator/supplied air when needed (Boulder Scientific provides the training) and follow OSHA, safety, and written guidelines
Qualifications
Qualifications
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must pass a basic math and reading assessment
Experience
Prefer experience in construction, manufacturing, or oil & gas industries
Prefer experience working similar hours and shift to posted shift
Prefer experience in a job that is indoor/outdoor and requires physical labor
Forklift Certification – training provided after hire by Boulder Scientific Company
Operator Introductory Training – training provided after hire by Boulder Scientific Company
Entry-level chemical production experience is helpful
Must be able to pass a job-related physical
Working Conditions
The job requires frequent work outside in all weather for extended periods of time. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. This position frequently requires the use of PPE including a respirator. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally push, roll and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Boulder Scientific Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
If you have a disability and are unable to apply for a position through the website provided, call BSC at 970.535.4494 to ask for assistance.