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Chemical Technician
full-timeCharleston

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Location

Charleston

Type

full-time

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What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues. Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork. Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:

https://careers.evonik.com/en/about/meet-the-team/

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operate and control chemical process equipment.  Consult with technical and management personnel and make appropriate adjustments to meet safety, quality, and environmental requirements.   
  • Monitor and respond to process control systems, recording instruments, flowmeters, gauges, panel alarms and lights, and any other indicator required to run process and maintain process control, safety standards, quality standards and efficiency of the process. Make adjustments to process equipment and systems.
  • Charge specified amounts of materials into precipitators; operate valves, conveying systems, and field instrumentation in specified sequence.  Adjust controller settings and direct Product Handling Technicians to make adjustments on equipment affecting the chemical process, product quality and safety of operations.
  • Draw samples of raw materials, intermediates and finished products and perform chemical analysis as defined in process Control plan.  Interpret chemical reactions through reviews of sample analysis. Adjust process conditions as necessary to maintain product quality standards. 
  • Record process instrument readings, conditions and other relevant operating information in shift logs, calculate raw material requirements and product yield as required. Start-up and shutdown equipment/process for routine and emergency situations. Perform cleaning and purging of process equipment and lines.  Assist technical personnel in plant repairs and inspections.  Use appropriate tools to properly and safely open, close, remove and secure equipment.
  • Make repeated rounds through the production process to visually inspect for leaks and hazards.  Complete required paperwork associated with inspections.
  • Responsible for plant housekeeping. Perform routine/non-routine housekeeping tasks to maintain good safety standards.
  • Perform ESHQ related jobs as documented in Management System documentation.
  • Enter data into the SAP enterprise management software system including maintenance request, raw material and finished product quantities.  Utilizes MS Office and other computer software programs.
  • Record, maintain and analyze data both in written and electronic form.


REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma required. Post high school training in a technical or manufacturing related field preferred.
  • Basic skill level with Microsoft Office software preferred.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment team required.
  • Candidate must be able to progress through job training program and perform multiple roles within a production related setting. Must be able to function well within a high performance team environment.

The Evonik Group adopts an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) approach.  Candidates are assessed based on their educational qualifications, experience, job competencies and potential and shall not be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, nationality, disability or sexual orientation or other classifications protected by local, state, or provincial regulations.

Your Application
 

To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at https://careers.evonik.com

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:

Jonty Nimola [C]

Company is

Evonik Corporation

Other facts

Tech stack
Chemical Process Equipment,Safety Standards,Quality Standards,Process Control,Chemical Analysis,Data Entry,Microsoft Office,Teamwork,Problem Solving,Housekeeping,Technical Consultation,Process Monitoring,Equipment Operation,Sample Analysis,Process Adjustments,Emergency Situations

About Evonik

Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise. The global chemical company, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is active in more than 100 countries. The common motivation of the approximately 32,000 employees: to provide customers with a decisive competitive advantage with tailor-made products and solutions as a superforce for industry, thereby improving people's lives. In all markets. Every day.

Interested in joining our global team? Our wide range of opportunities extends from creative and innovative research through international management all the way to production. Whether you’re studying, starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, come help us make the world a better place. For more information about careers at Evonik, go to:
www.careers.evonik.com. #PartOfSomethingSpecial

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Chemical Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The Chemical Technician will operate and control chemical process equipment while monitoring and responding to process control systems. They will also perform chemical analysis and make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality and safety standards.

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What does a Chemical Technician do at Evonik?

As a Chemical Technician at Evonik, you will: the Chemical Technician will operate and control chemical process equipment while monitoring and responding to process control systems. They will also perform chemical analysis and make necessary adjustments to maintain product quality and safety standards..

Why join Evonik as a Chemical Technician?

Evonik is a leading Chemical Manufacturing company.

Is the Chemical Technician position at Evonik remote?

The Chemical Technician position at Evonik is based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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