INVISTA Hiring for Process Control Technologist at Kingston, ON Full Time

Process Control Technologist

Flexible Benefits Package, Pension Plan

$29.87/hr (Process Control Operator) progressing to $35.43/hr (Process Control Technologist)

‘Innovation is facilitated by having the right people in the right roles with the right skills and values.”

• Charles Koch, Koch Industries Chairman and CEO The Kingston Site Vision believes in all employees to take accountability for lifelong learning, seek opportunities for development of self while creating exceptional value and with a focus on innovation and application of technology in the Transformation.

You have a long-term vision for your career. Isn’t it time you joined a company that thinks the same as you do? Continued company growth due to reinvestment of earnings so that we create long-term value for our customers, employees and society.

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INVISTA Kingston Site currently has openings in Process Control Technologist Role

INVISTA is one of the world’s largest integrated producers of polymers and fibers, primarily for nylon, spandex and polyester applications. We deliver exceptional value for its customers through market insights, technological innovations and a powerful portfolio of global trademarks. We transform daily through innovation. At Kingston Site, we have over 700 employees who consistently strive for continuous improvement while embracing compliance and integrity.

Expectations:
Engage in the necessary learning processes to acquire and apply the required knowledge and skills to perform effectively beginning as a Process Control Operator and Progressing to Process Control Technologist

It normally takes 3 years of training and experience to reach to top classification and rate of pay (Polymer Technologist).

Responsibilities:
Adhere to all plant environmental, health, and safety guidelines, policies and procedures

Work in a team environment to operate, maintain, and improve our continuous polymerization processes, equipment, and facilities

Adhere to area standard operating procedures, procurement, measurement, and transfer of chemicals, documentation, and record keeping

Apply energy controls according to specified procedures as required

Equipment shutdown, overhaul, cleaning, and start up including issuance of associated Safe Work Permits

Monitors routine daily and weekly maintenance work schedules to prepare equipment and Work Permits in a timely manner to facilitate strict compliance to schedules

Initiating maintenance notifications, and responding to material flow or utility disruptions, to ensure continuity of product supply to downstream assets

Manual handling of material in buggies, drums, bags, and on pallets

Individual and team troubleshooting and problem solving are an integral part of this assignment

What we seek:
Post-secondary education in Engineering or Instrumentation and Control or several years of relevant work experience

Experience interacting and collaborating with multidisciplinary work groups (ie. maintenance, operations, technical, projects)

Mechanical aptitude

Experience interpreting data and applying attention to detail

Multitasking among and within complex systems

Ability to consistently contribute in a self-directed team environment

Possess knowledge of or willingness to learn and use, computer systems and applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP

What gives you an edge:
3-5 years’ previous experience in a manufacturing environment

Process control experience

Problem solving experience

Our conditions of employment:
Ability to work rotating, 12-hour work schedule that includes weekends and holidays, in a 24/7 unionized operation

Ability to wear necessary personal protective equipment (safety glasses, ear plugs, hard hat, bump caps, gloves, long sleeves, steel toe boots, mask, etc.) with or without accommodation

The work can require confined space entry, working in areas of elevated temperatures, working outside in inclement weather, and wearing breathing apparatus and respirators

Work from heights on ladders or platforms, which may require the use of a personal fall arrest system

Ability to work in a tobacco free environment

Willingness to work in an industrial environment with varying temperatures and conditions

Willingness to sign a confidentiality agreement as condition of employment

We Provide:
Value Creation Incentive, our VCI is based on individual employee performance, it’s value is the equivalent of an additional 2-12% of classification base rate, applied to every hour worked

Flexible benefits package

Competitive Pension plan

Vacation Purchase Program

Education Assistance Program for Job Related Training

Advancement Opportunities

6-month probationary period

How to apply?

If you have the above qualifications, we would like to hear from you. We thank all applicants, in advance, and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located at the bottom of kochcareers.com webpage.