Chemical Operations Technician

Job Title: Chemical Operations Technician Work Address: Torrance, CA 90503 Duration: 3 months - Temp to Hire Schedule: Position starts out days a month and then rotates with 12 hour days/nights. Schedule rotates. Job Dimensions This job is primarily responsible for the packaging and shipment of Finished Goods. Some of the responsibilities include: Loading, unloading and cleaning equipment Packaging product Maintaining a safe and orderly work area Assisting other production areas as needed Overall plant housekeeping Activities Yard responsibilities include, but are not limited to, sampling, weighing and inspecting loads, loading and shipping trucks, railcars, and iso-containers within scheduled time, filling and packaging drums & totes, and general plant housekeeping. Follows Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation. Operates and field checks process equipment. Monitors process conditions, equipment, and control systems. Performs tasks assigned to operations (e.g. field checks, equipment preparation, samples, etc.). Ensures operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals. Uses troubleshooting skills to resolve process-related deviations and problems; initiates work requests in SAP as needed. Uses process knowledge and skills to make improvements in plant performance and Operating Discipline. Performs process equipment troubleshooting, improvements, and preventative maintenance utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines. Expected to use or develop computer skills and participate in procedure writing/verification and other AIMS activities. Utilize "troubleshooting skills" to identify issues and report them to maintenance for repair (e.g., small leaks, replace valves, steam traps, etc.). Participate in the Immediate Response Training and participate in the IR team as required. Support BU safety initiatives and programs. Participate on EH&S improvement teams and complete related action items as required. Identify potential safety issues, communicate hazards and complete follow up actions to mitigate. Complete Operator Minor Maintenance activities to reduce maintenance costs and reduce production loss events. Contribute to the Business and Site AIMS Initiative. Improve Unit Operating Efficiencies and reduce energy consumption by monitoring equipment and recognizing abnormal situations. Ensure waste material / hazardous waste is disposed of properly and receive annual RCRA training. Qualifications / Experience Required High School Diploma or equivalent required. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Must have good math skills. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to execute strenuous physical activities. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors. Must be able to work any shift.

Created: 2026-04-02