Senior Chemical Process Technician

Bridgestone Americas

Senior Chemical Process Technician operating Bridgestone’s bio-rubber extraction pilot plant in Mesa, Arizona. Monitoring chemical processes, equipment, safety, quality, yield, and production performance.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeMesa • Arizona • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $31 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in chemical manufacturing operations, including process control, safety management, and equipment monitoring. Proficient in data recording and analysis to optimize production efficiency and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

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Process Operator ExperienceChemical Manufacturing OperationsRockwell PLC HMI MonitoringSafety Management PoliciesPreventative Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Process ControlData RecordingTroubleshootingPreventative MaintenanceForklift OperationChemical Process MonitoringProcess Hazard AnalysisAdjusting Equipment SettingsOperating Conditions AnalysisSafety Training Participation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCollaborationKnowledge SharingProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Chemical ManufacturingHealth and Safety ComplianceProcess Safety ManagementEnvironmental RequirementsOperational Deviations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure daily plant operations remain within environmental requirements and comply with health, safety, and process safety management policies
Participate in site-specific safety training, safety meetings, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, and Process Hazard Analysis
Safely start up and shut down process equipment in a chemical manufacturing environment
Monitor chemical plant process equipment and take action to mitigate hazards and optimize processes
Adjust process controls, take routine readings, perform preventative and minor onsite maintenance, and troubleshoot operational problems
Monitor and adjust equipment settings affecting production rate, product quality, and yield
Record data, operating conditions, instrument readings, and flow rates to identify trends
Monitor the asset from outside the unit, inside the asset, and in the control room using Rockwell PLC HMI screens
Conduct periodic rounds to identify operational deviations and adjust instruments and equipment for proper flows, temperatures, pressures, and levels
Participate in onsite projects that improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and reduce operating costs
Collaborate with colleagues, contractors, vendors, engineering, and maintenance teams
Train and share knowledge with others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in process technology or successful track record of process operator work experience onsite in a chemical manufacturing plant
2–4 years of process operator experience onsite in an industrial chemical manufacturing or related environment
Thorough knowledge of common concepts and procedures used in chemical manufacturing operations
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to apply knowledge and skills to carry out written and diagrammed instructions
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to drive a forklift or other mobile equipment
Ability to work a twelve-hour schedule with rotating shifts, overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends
Must complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification at the start of employment if hired
Temporary work authorization or need for sponsorship may disqualify employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting pay in the $31.00 per hour range
Overtime as applicable
Up to a 5% annual bonus based upon company performance
4 weeks of PTO annually
Awesome benefits
Shift differential for non-day shift hours
Supportive and engaging onboarding experience
Training and regular mentorship
Corporate Social Responsibility activities
Global, dynamic and challenging work environment
Work/life effectiveness and long-term well-being support
Inclusive team