Ascensus Specialties

Experienced Chemical Operator

Ascensus Specialties  •  $25 - $30/hr  •  Onsite  •  26 days ago
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Job Description

Experienced Chemical Operator

Application Deadline: 31 May 2026

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Evans City, PA

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour



All Chemical Operator III positions exist with an expectation that the individual will work safely according to policies and procedures and that any operator will take ownership of their safety and the safety of their co-workers.
This is a Qualified field operator in MOX, Alcoholates, Boranes, Alkylboranes, PPD, Utilities, or Cylinder Processing who assists with training of other field operators.

Key Responsibilities

  • Able to perform most of repetitive/routine tasks within designated department without direction.
  • Established understanding of how equipment and processes function.
  • Provides support and suggestions for process improvements in the areas of efficiency and quality
  • Proactively and clearly communicates field process status, priorities and unusual circumstances within the department.
  • Ability to replace valves, relief valves, gaskets and regulators and is able to thread pipes.
  • Aware of equipment and can identify mechanical problems and/or predict failures.
  • Participates in team activities like incident investigations and site audits.
  • Recognizes problems, identifies potential causes, and seek help to resolve problems within own area of expertise.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications


Basic qualifications


  • Has knowledge and understanding of the chemicals used for producing all department products
  • Strong material compatibility knowledge.
  • Ability to do common unit conversions (0C/0F, Kg/lb)
  • Intermediate computer skills including Windows, Outlook or equivalent mail system.
  • Ability to review and revise documents, procedures, LOTO, and make suggestions to improve safety, consistency and quality.
  • Has proficiency required to prepare Safe Work, LOTO, Line Break, and Hot Work Permits.


Prefer:


· Identifies and clarifies the needs and expectations of other departments.

· Provides support and suggestions for process improvements in the areas of efficiency and quality.

· Independently recognizes areas of development and seek help to address gaps and challenges the status quo in a respectful manner

Educational Requirements:


· GED/High School Diploma preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision - effective day one of employment.
  • 401(k) with company match with immediate vesting - effective first of the month, following date of hire.
    • First 3% is matched dollar-for-dollar. Second 3% is matched at 70 cents on the dollar.
  • 3 Weeks' Vacation.
  • 12 Paid Holidays.
  • Basic Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD provided at no cost to employee.
Ascensus Specialties

About Ascensus Specialties

Ascensus Specialties is a chemical company that helps our partners make a difference in the world.

Our chemistries improve the way our clients create their products by making what they do easier, more efficient, safer and more selective. With world-class production plants in Elma, WA, Evans City, PA, Newburyport, MA, and Cambridge, UK, Ascensus is uniquely positioned to meet the growing, global demand for high-quality Sodium Borohydride, reactive and alkali metals, boranes, CVD & ALD precursors, and other specialty chemicals.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bellevue, Washington
Year Founded
Unknown
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