Chemical Operations Specialist

Responsibilities

• Carry out production operations in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner following established procedures and plant quality standards.
• Operate chemical processing equipment including reactors, feeders, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and scrubbers.
• Conduct DCS navigation, troubleshooting, and operations to safely control the process.
• Perform inspections, checklists for pollution control devices, and site safety inspections for fire extinguishers and eyewash stations.
• Maintain accurate batch and shift paperwork, including digital operations forms for material transfers and loading.
• Operate heavy equipment such as fork trucks, yard tractors, and track mobiles for spotting rail tank cars.
• Perform minor service maintenance and prepare equipment for scheduled maintenance.
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts (DuPont Schedule) between days and nights.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of chemical processing equipment and DCS navigation/troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and basic PC skills for electronic communications.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Experience operating fork trucks and yard tractors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working at a chemical manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of 49 CFR Hazardous Material Regulations.
• Experience with MMRP and CMMS transaction systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ($41.06-$46.59 per hour base range) and bonus opportunities.
• 16 or more weeks of maternity, paternity, and co-parenting leave.
• Access to a continuous learning training platform.
• Free language courses (24 languages available).
• Free well-being sessions covering physical and psychological health.

About the Company

Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel, and play. We bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation, contributing to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products across various global industries.