Chemical Technician II

About the role

The Chemical Technician II joins the production shift team and operates and monitors chemical production in the plant, making sure products are made within the set schedule and to the required quality standards in a safe, efficient, responsible and cost-effective way. The role reports to the Shift Supervisor and his deputy, working alongside other chemical technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Operate the plant streams assigned to each process, from handover checks through pre- and post-batch vessel and line cleaning, pre-batch checks, charging vessels and post-charging checks.
• Adjust and monitor process conditions (temperature, pressure, flow, pH, volume, colour, moisture content) and recognise reaction endpoints to stop reactions.
• Carry out routine sampling, bulk packing and sample testing, and transfer product to the next stage.
• Comply with HSE and quality policies, record operational and analytical data, and report process abnormalities to the Shift Supervisor.
• Maintain product separation and accurate labelling of documents, bags and vessels, and keep the plant tidy.
• Request and collect raw materials and consumables, monitor stock, and prepare equipment for maintenance (depressurising, cleaning, de-energising, LOTO).
• Perform basic equipment maintenance using tools such as TPM, and train other technicians on cGMP and safety procedures when asked.
• Observe cGMP and health and safety rules, take precautions with hazardous chemicals, and operate ancillary facilities such as water systems, tank farms and solvent recovery.