Lead Chemical Process Technician

Company Overview Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. Job Category Engineering & Science Position Summary Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you are made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries. This position is located at Bridgestone’s BioRubber Process Research Center in Southeast Mesa, Arizona where we are developing and optimizing our biorubber extraction processes. To see more about this project, you can view a quick video here: The initial work schedule is 12 hr day shift alternating 3 or 4 days per week. The final work schedule will be an 8-hr rotating shift working 5 days per week. Shift differential is paid for non-day shift hours. Responsibilities Safety Ensure daily plant operations are within environmental requirements, comply with all health and safety policies and procedures, including process safety management (PSM). Participate in all site specific safety training and meetings and perform work safely Comply with company operation policies and procedures to ensure all work areas remain clean and free of hazards. De-energize equipment safely to enable maintenance technicians to perform required preventative maintenance, installations and repair work. Demonstrate a steadfast commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and ethical practices in all aspects of your position within the organization. Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and Process Hazard Analysis as required. Operations Safely startup and shutdown process equipment. Monitor chemical plant process equipment, ensure strict compliance with safety policies while performing work, and consistently take appropriate action to mitigate potential hazards. Adjust process controls, take routine readings, perform preventative and minor maintenance onsite, and effectively troubleshoot operational problems to enhance reliability of the asset. Monitor and adjust settings on the equipment affecting the production rate, product quality, and the yield to ensure production is consistently within acceptable limits. Record data and operating conditions, document instrument readings, and rates of flow to identify upward and downward trends. Work outside the unit including both grounds and utilities, inside the asset, and in the control room to monitor the Rockwell PLC HMI screens. Make periodic rounds throughout the shift to walk the asset and identify deviations in operations, adjust process instruments and equipment to ensure proper flows, temperature, pressures, and levels. Participate in projects onsite that improve efficiency, mitigate risk, and reduce operating costs. Collaborate with colleagues, contractors, and vendors to facilitate daily activities. Provide assistance and support to both engineering and maintenance as required to optimize production and ensure smooth operations onsite at the plant. Train and share knowledge with others. Minimum Qualifications Associate’s degree in process technology or successful track record of process operator work experience onsite in a chemical manufacturing plant. 4-6 years of process operator experience working onsite in an industrial chemical manufacturing or related work environment or industry. 1-3 years of experience leading small work teams or shifts Must have thorough knowledge of common concepts and procedures used in chemical manufacturing operations. Good verbal and written communication skills are required, with an ability to apply knowledge and skills to effectively carry out instructions furnished in written and diagram form. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, 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 that may include overtime, holidays, nights, and weekends to meet the needs of the business. At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need. What we offer At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you: A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team. The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship. Corporate Social Responsibility activities. A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment. Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being. An effective and inclusive team. Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Employment Eligibility If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.