Operations Engineering Technician

Operations Engineering Technician – Scale-Up

This is a temp-to-perm position and comes with OT potential and a positive work environment within an extremely stable company in the chemical manufacturing space. This will be a day shift role, but candidates who are flexible are preferred as there may be needs in the future on other shifts.

If you are qualified for the position and interested in pursuing it, please be sure to answer the questions listed toward the end of this position when applying with your resume. If you’re qualified and a good fit, you’ll be contacted promptly.

Technical Responsibilities

• Operational Flow Management: Monitor and interpret continuous-process trends to ensure system stability. Execute precise control adjustments to maintain parameters and mitigate process deviations.
• Hardware Oversight: Hands-on operation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment, including high-pressure compressors, pump systems, heaters, and flow controllers.
• System Diagnostics: Identify the root cause of process upsets at the source and implement immediate mechanical or manual corrective actions.
• Schematic Literacy: Utilize P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and mechanical drawings to navigate plant architecture and support process changes.

Candidate Requirements

• Process Background: Minimum of 2 years of experience within a continuous-flow manufacturing or production environment. Direct experience in a pilot-scale or pilot plant setting is highly preferred.
• Mechanical Expertise: Strong mechanical aptitude with the capability to perform physical, hands-on tasks and equipment maintenance as required.
• Industry : Prior experience within a chemical processing environment is a significant asset but not a mandatory requirement.
• Analytical Skills: Proven ability to analyze operational data and suggest appropriate control moves to optimize the process. '

If interested, please email me your resume and answer the questions below:

1. Why are you looking for a new position?

2. What are your hourly salary requirements? (a range is fine)

3. Do you live within a commutable distance of the Bogota/Teterboro, NJ area?

4. This is a day shift role, but it would be good to know upfront if you are flexible as far as what shift you’re open to working.

5. Are you comfortable working on a temp to perm basis?

Please send your resume & answers to the above questions to:

sharper@hire-source.com

sharper(at)hire-source(dot)com

Your resume will be held with strict confidence and will NEVER be forwarded to any of our clients without your permission.

If you are NOT interested or unqualified, please send us a referral. This is an immediate and urgent need for our valued client and therefore, we are offering a $1000.00 refer-a-friend fee to anyone who leads us to a candidate who is hired for this position.