Chemical Plant Operator jobs in Pennsylvania

The Compound Chemical Operator will perform manufacturing operations in chemical R&D pilot plants (e.g. operate equipment and

processing areas), in order to develop chemical processes and prepare chemical supplies for R&D studies in compliance with safety & quality regulations.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to support and lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following :

• With minimal supervision, perform manufacturing operations in chemical R&D pilot plants (e.g.
• operate equipment and processing areas), in order to develop chemical processes and prepare
• chemical supplies for R&D studies.
• Assist in the maintenance of chemical R&D pilot plant equipment and processing areas, so that
• the facilities are in a continual state of readiness.
• As required, assist in Installation Qualifications, Operational Qualifications, and Process
• Qualifications in order to keep the pilot plant facilities qualified.
• Follow operating instructions and maintain accurate records as required to ensure the successful
• preparation of chemical supplies.
• Perform all manufacturing operations according to the Safety, Environmental, and GMP
• guidelines followed by GlaxoSmithKline.
• Assist in the materials management program within the chemical R&D pilot plants, in order to
• keep raw material and spare part inventories at their proper levels, to ensure that materials are
• properly staged and labeled, to ensure that waste is properly disposed, and to ensure that
• appropriate records are maintained.
• Suggest improvements to equipment and operating procedures in order to successfully transfer
• lab-scale processes into the pilot plant facilities.
• Communicate in an accurate and timely manner with subordinates, peers, and supervisors as
• required to successfully achieve project goals.
• Provide training as necessary to less experienced operators.
• Attend training courses as require

Basic Qualifications :

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals :

• 3 years experience in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or gas / oil, industry as an operator
• Ability to work overtime.
• Ability to lift over fifty pounds. ·
• Ability to move drums weighing 400 to 600 lbs. using the equipment available

Preferred Qualifications :

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus :

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Self-motivated. ·
• Ability to communicate effectively. ·
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with other plant operators, supervisors, chemists, and maintenance personnel. ·
• Excellent knowledge of chemical pilot plant operations, preferably as performed in the pharmaceutical industry, is required.
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Last updated : 2024-04-23