Chemical Tech at Leadec

Denton, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemical Balance Maintenance, Waterflow Monitoring, Air Filtration Monitoring, Paint System Duties, Chemical Concentration Testing, Maintenance Logging, Screen Cleaning, Pump Monitoring, Chemical Level Monitoring, Inventory Adjustment, Tank Skimming, Hopper/Centrifuge Emptying, Personal Protective Equipment Use, Forklift Operation, Hazardous Waste Management, Basic Computer Skills

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Position: Chemical Tech Location: Denton, Texas Job Type: Office/On-site Reports to: FM Department: North American Operations Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Demonstrates the values and business principles of Leadec. * Works safely at all times. * Maintain the chemical balance, waterflow, air filtration monitoring and other paint system related duties related to air permit requirements. * Monitor, test and adjust paint booth chemical concentrations and balance per manufacturers specifications. * Keep required maintenance log daily. * Clean return water screens. * Monitor booth water-flow, prime pumps or restore proper water-flow as necessary. (Some operations may require maintenance assistance). * Clean screens before pumps. * Monitor Palin unit bags, change as required. * Monitor and test booth chemicals, levels, inventory, and adjust as required. * Skim tanks in Palin Room * Monitor hoppers and centrifuges and empty as necessary. * Use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. hearing protection, steel toe shoes, safety glasses, etc.) as required for the task at hand. * Training Needed: * Forklift license * Onsite Hazardous Waste Management training per CFR 265.16, CFR262.34 * Other training includes but not limited to lockout, confined space, PPE, hearing protection and Haz-com. * Job specific training performed by Nalco and periodic refreshers. * Adhering to and supporting all EHS and Quality objectives, in accordance with ISO 14001, 45001 and 9001 respectively. * All other duties as assigned by Leadec manager. Competencies: * Managing Complexity * Action Orientation * Managing Tasks * Open Communication * Self-Management Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Communication Skills - Ability to communicate with all levels of Leadec and customer employees. * Language Ability -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. * Basic computer skills * Must have familiarity with the computer and ability to learn additional skills. * Math Ability: Ability to perform simple calculations to estimate material requirements, read and interpret test readings. * Working knowledge of paint booth systems * Ability to accurately maintain daily maintenance and compliance logs. * Ability to conduct basic problem solving. * Ability to monitor, test, adjust, and document chemical levels per manufacturer's specifications. Position Qualifications: * High school diploma or equivalent required. * Associate degree or technical coursework in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred. * Previous experience in an industrial, manufacturing or chemical processing environment preferred. * Technical training or prior experience in paint booth operations, industrial wastewater systems, or chemical handling. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the key actions of the job: * Required to talk and/or hear in an industrial> setting (noise level is high). Frequently required to stand and walk on concrete surfaces for 4 -12 hours. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; lift; climb or balance; kneel, crawl, stoop, or crouch. * Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and focus adjustment. * Work is performed in an industrial-manufacturing environment with occasional time spent working on a computer or at a desk. * Must be able to withstand exposure to extreme heat or extreme cold weather for both inside and outside job tasks. Qualifications As Described in the Job description

Responsibilities

The Chemical Tech is responsible for maintaining the chemical balance, waterflow, and air filtration monitoring for paint systems to meet air permit requirements. This includes monitoring, testing, and adjusting paint booth chemical concentrations according to manufacturer specifications and performing routine maintenance tasks like cleaning screens and monitoring tanks.