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Job Description
Blender at Element Materials Technology Blender at Element Materials Technology in SCOTT, Louisiana Posted in 7 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Our Element Scott, LA location is looking for a Blender for our Specialty Gas Division to join our growing team. The Blender will be responsible for blending gas and liquid standards to specification. The blends are used by our clients to calibrate varying types of equipment. The process of blending a calibration gas standard is a combination of chemistry and math and requires a technician who will pay close attention to details. Feedstock must be inspected before being used. Carefully constructed computer spreadsheets must be used to calculate the blend concentrations from the available feedstock inventory.
Responsibilities:
Handling and storage of all chemicals as per the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Coordinating with the other members on the team to carry out work as per the planning schedule
Maintaining maintenance / preventative maintenance logs, scale calibration etc.
General maintenance, cleaning and checking of equipment
Ensuring compliance with all Element
HSE / SOP
quality standards
Willingness to work weekends exceeding 40 hours a week if requested by the department manager
Work with Hazardous, Flammable, Oxidizers, and Non-Flammable Materials / High- and Low-pressure cylinders
Maintain Feedstock / Records / Blend lab
Inventory Requirements:
Have a diploma / degree in Chemistry or a science related background with at least 0-2 years' experience in similar role
Strong Mathematical skills and a strong understanding of Chemical properties are a must
Good communication skills: reading, writing, speaking
Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Knowledge and experience of safe operation of testing equipment and operating in an independent / chemistry / consultant laboratory
Able to lift 50 pounds
Wear PPE (safety glasses, steel toes, gloves) at times respirator etc.