Technician Specialist, FCC
Date: Sep 16, 2024
Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226
Company: W. R. Grace & Co.
Requisition ID: 23479
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.
Job Description
Grace is seeking a Technician Specialist to join our FCC Process Technology Team reporting to the FCC Process Tech Lead at the Process Innovation Center in Curtis Bay, Maryland.
In this role, you will support Grace’s Special Material Request (SMR) program and assist in making laboratory/pilot scale preparations of FCC catalysts and additives. In the SMR program, an inventory of commercial plant production retains of a variety of grades is maintained and samples are prepared and sent to customers when they request them for exploratory or request for proposal (RFP) testing. Typical activities include drum handling, forklift operation, sample testing, sample packaging and preparing shipping paperwork. When engaged in preparing catalyst typical activities will include operating pilot scale equipment.
Responsibilities
- Follow all Environmental Health & Safety requirements and do all required safety training. Work safely with chemicals/materials and wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment for the job.
- Perform the laboratory/pilot scale preparation of FCC catalysts. Submit samples for analysis and evaluation.
- Operate and share maintenance of pilot plant equipment with other group members. Equipment includes spray dryer, mixers, mills, gas emission scrubber, washing tanks and ovens.
- Perform the necessary housekeeping maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Collect and record data. Work with Word and Excel spreadsheets for data recording, data processing and reports.
- For the SMR program:
- Maintain warehouse of apx. 600 sample drums in neat, orderly and safe fashion
- Pull required samples from inventory, sample into appropriate containers, and send for analysis
- Prepare shipping and customs paperwork for shipments
- Operate equipment necessary to fulfill mission of role including a v-blender, sweco screen, and calciner
- Maintain complete and accurate records of work done
- Maintain a safe and orderly workplace and update safety documentation and procedures as necessary
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb multiple levels of stairs and be physically capable of regularly lifting/moving up to 40 pounds.
- Work schedule is days with occasional shift work as needed for key projects.
- Work location is Curtis Bay, MD with occasional project support at our Columbia location.
Physical Requirements and Environment
- Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
- Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
- Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
- Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma with 5 years relevant laboratory, manufacturing, or skilled trade experience;
- AA degree in technical field, or BS/BA degree in technical field with minimum 1 year relevant laboratory, manufacturing or skilled trade experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Stationary Engineer's License, 5th grade preferred
- Must be able to obtain forklift driver certification
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and set priorities with little outside direction
- Ability to use standard office programs- email, Word, Excel
- Mechanical aptitude- ability to troubleshoot pilot scale equipment
- Desire for continuous improvement of operations
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
EOE Statement: W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.
Nearest Major Market: Baltimore