Technician Production, Process Expert

Celanese is a global leader in chemistry, producing specialty material solutions used across most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use our chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees and shareholders. We are committed to sustainability by responsibly managing the materials we create for their entire lifecycle and are growing our portfolio of sustainable products to meet increasing customer and societal demand. We strive to make a positive impact in our communities and to foster inclusivity across our teams. Celanese is a Fortune 500 company that employs approximately 12,400 employees worldwide with 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion.

• Operate the Vectra polymer production unit to achieve flawless stewardship, quality, reliability, and engagement;
• Learn all jobs in the unit including floor operations, control room, and solid state;
• Understand and follow all Site and Unit Safety procedures and protocols;
• Perform all functions necessary to make polymers including operation of all equipment and Distributed Control System (DCS);
• Perform preliminary troubleshooting on equipment and process malfunctions and be prepared and able to make first attempt repairs where appropriate;
• Support maintenance in the unit through LOTO of equipment and issuing Safe Work Permits when required;
• Strictly follow all batch recipe sheets and SOCs.  
• Maintain accurate records of all observations and results.  
• Accurately and thoroughly reporting these data via written (Logbook & PGRs) and oral reports to Vectra Engineers.  
• Enter work notifications into SAP when malfunctioning equipment is identified and initial trouble-shooting completed.  Timeliness and thoroughness is critical.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Advanced technical courses or associates degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience a preferred
• Strong equipment and mechanical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot "on the fly"
• Demonstrated ability to learn and become proficient with various provided computer tools
• SAP, Ranking Database, Vectra E-Logbook, Sample Manager, and others, and Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and Word)
• Strong understanding of how equipment and process affect product properties
• Ability to work independently (self-directed) as well as a member of the Vectra Team
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent observation skills
• Strong understanding of ESHA and other regulatory issues.
• Ability to:
• Work rotating shifts
• Climb 5 sets of stairs (5 stories)
• Lift 40lbs to chest level
• Use hand tools to tighten bolts
• Use an impact driver to tighten bolts
• Perform overhead work
• Operate a forklift (sit down and walk behind walkies) or other PIV (Power Industrial Vehicle)
• Pass fit test for full face respirator use