Position Specification

Position Title: Process Control Technician
Reports to: Site Supervisor
Location: Cincinnati, OH

Purpose and Key Results of the Position:

The Process Control Technician will be responsible for safe, efficient and reliable operation of the CRS Processing Unit located at the site. Will act as a key operations team member, directed by the Site Supervisor, providing essential and uninterrupted services to the customer on a 24/7 basis. Will at times be the sole CRS representative to the customer, assuring all customer expectations are met or exceeded.

Essential Functions:

• Operate the Processing Unit to meet the demands of the customer’s production schedule.
• Flexible 40 hour work week. Possible on-call duty, five to seven days a week except during scheduled vacations. On-call duty is split between employees.
• Sign all confidentiality agreements requested by customer.
• Follow all applicable procedures and work instructions to comply with CRS quality, safety, and operational systems.
• Act to identify and prevent problems related to existing designs, products, processes and quality systems. Recommend, develop and implement solutions through designated channels.
• Plan, perform or have performed all maintenance needed to maintain processing equipment in a safe and efficient operating condition.
• Perform all laboratory tests necessary to provide a quality product and maintain the specification designated by the customer.
• Track spare parts for reliable operation of the Processing Unit.
• Maintain good communication with designated customer representative.
• Maintain high level of technical competence in mechanical, electrical, control, computer, and OSHA fields.
• Perform other specific tasks that may be required and can be assigned from time to time.
• Some travel may be required to visit and support other operating units.

Key Management Processes:

While working under the general supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Process Control Technician will be expected to work closely with some or all persons (In-house and clients):

• CRS Management personnel
• Purchasing, Technical, Environmental, Safety, Quality Assurance, and Production personnel
• Vendor and Contractor management and personnel

Incumbent will deal with technical, operational and customer service problems daily, and will be required to work with customer and CRS personnel on a continuous basis to manage, monitor and attain problem resolution.

The incumbent will communicate with the Site Supervisor daily, will communicate and cooperate with all other CRS team members, and will be involved in daily operations decisions as necessary.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have:

• A 2-year technical associate degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
• Experience in Manufacturing and/or Maintenance in Industrial Plant or Refinery Operations.
• Successful candidates should possess strong technical skills, problem solving abilities, and computer skills (Windows and all Microsoft Office programs)
• Good oral and written communication skills.

This position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule (maintain 24 hours on-call duty, five to seven days a week except during scheduled vacations). Must be able to successfully pass safety training exams, drug screening, and to obtain medical clearance for wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), when required by law. Working conditions are typical for a non-office manufacturing environment with potential exposure to heat, cold, and humidity. PPE may have to be worn at times; also, heavy lifting can be occasionally required.

Physical Requirements of Position:

• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds over 2/3 of the time.
• Ability to lift, pull or push up to 20 pounds up to ½ of the time.
• Occasional lifting of up to 75 pounds.
• Bending/stooping, standing and walking required over 2/3 of the time.
• Sitting and repetitive hand use required up to ½ of the time.
• May occasionally need to kneel, crawl, climb, reach with arms and hands, repetitive wrist use and hand use and climbing stairs/ladders under 1/3 of the time.
• May work with or near machinery, electricity power tools, chemicals and fumes over 2/3 of the time.

Environmental Factors of Position:

• Will work indoors over 2/3 of the time.
• May be exposed to extreme heat and/or cold under 1/3 of the time.
• Environment may have excessive noise up to ½ of the time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person