Senior Chemical Operator

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology.  With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people.  Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough.  We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

Catalyst Technologies (CT) is a market leader in the syngas value chain. It develops and supplies high-value, specialty process technology and catalysts for chemicals and fuels processing to enable our customers to operate efficiently, profitably and sustainably. With CT at the forefront of the transition to sustainable chemicals and fuels, the transition to net zero is creating exciting new opportunities in this sector.

Operates chemical mixing and processing equipment.

Your responsibilities:

• Knows, and observes all Standard Operating Procedures, safety procedures and rules, and environmental practices.
• Operates chemical packaging equipment; or, operates one or more of the following pieces of chemical processing equipment according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs):
  • Calciner
  • Ribbon Blender/Classifier
  • Assists with operation of COP equipment
  • Various pieces of processing equipment associated with HTLP
• Troubleshoots all problems that occur on equipment in assigned area and reports issues to supervision.
• Inspects and cleans all machinery within their scope of authority and performs minor repairs when necessary.
• Prepares assigned equipment for maintenance. Assists maintenance personnel with both preventive and unscheduled maintenance.
• Draws product samples at prescribed intervals and submits them to the QC laboratory for analysis.
• Maintains an accurate account of daily tasks in the area logbook.
• Communicates with previous and incoming shift personnel regarding production, maintenance and other pertinent details as captured in the area logbook.
• Responsible for the cleanliness of the area assigned.
• May perform other related assignments and operate other equipment as determined by supervision.

Requirements for the role:

• High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 6 months experience in an industrial environment
• Previous experience operating a forklift preferred
• Must be able to become forklift certified
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This includes the ability to rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Basic computer skills
• Self-motivated individual with good time management skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ROTATING SHIFTS.