Job Description

We are seeking a Chemical Engineering Technologist to join the Pilot Plant & Engineering Support team at our Mississauga site.

The individual would work as part of the Pilot Plant team to scale-up and commercialize new specialty materials.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses.
• Hands-on work including cleaning, commissioning, operating, and troubleshooting of chemical reactors, pumps, filters, dryers etc.
• Establish new, and continually improve, existing chemical processes.
• Work effectively in a team environment that interfaces with other functions.

• Chemical Engineering Technologist diploma (co-op preferred)
• 2-5 years of experience as a Chemical Engineering Technologist.
• Experience in mechanical set up, maintenance and modification of chemical reactors, pumps, filters, dryers, and lab equipment.
• Experience in execution of pilot scale chemical experiments focusing on research and development of chemical processes.
• Experience in writing standard operating procedures for plant operation.
• Experience in monitoring chemical reactions and recording observations.
• Experience in collecting chemical samples and performing some quality analyses to ensure that they meet standardized specifications using analytical techniques.
• Capable to interpret analytical results to optimize experimental formulations.
• Assist engineers and scientists in the design and modification of chemical processes.
• Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Focused attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with Maintenance, Operations and Engineering teams. A working knowledge of computers with preference given to the Microsoft Office suite, SolidWorks and CAD.

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