Job Description

Chemical Process Operations Specialist

Location: Brunswick, GA

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

Our client is seeking a Chemical Process Operations Specialist to support chemical manufacturing operations for products used globally across several industries. This role is hands-on in an outdoor chemical plant environment, working closely with process, product, and maintenance teams to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

You’ll be part of a small, tight-knit operations team, directly supporting the manufacturing process through monitoring, troubleshooting, and equipment adjustments while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor manufacturing process equipment (holding tanks, distillation columns, pumps, piping, control systems, and lab equipment).
• Gather, log, and analyze production data to ensure product quality and volume targets are met.
• Use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and environmental analysis tools to maintain compliance and safety.
• Conduct real-time troubleshooting and corrective actions following change management protocols.
• Communicate effectively with interdepartmental teams to relay production status and coordinate adjustments.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying trends, inefficiencies, or equipment issues.
• Take ownership during off-shifts when supervisors are not on site, demonstrating reliability and resourcefulness.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in process operations, manufacturing, or related industry.
• Experience using SOPs and process/environmental monitoring tools.
• Demonstrated ability to log, analyze, and act on production data.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with tools, machinery, and process systems.
• Safety-focused mindset with attention to detail and discipline.

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in Chemistry, Manufacturing, or Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in regulated environments (water/wastewater, environmental, food & drug, or hazardous materials).
• Familiarity with process control systems and data analysis.
• Ability to multitask in complex operational environments while taking initiative.

Candidate Profile

• Driven, career-minded, and proactive.
• Strong communicator with ability to take feedback.
• Reliable and resourceful, especially during unsupervised shifts.
• Comfortable with shift work and working outdoors in a plant environment.
• Not easily flustered under pressure and capable of problem-solving on the spot.

Disqualifiers:

• Lack of interest in learning manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Easily distracted, especially in environments requiring monitoring of multiple systems.
• Complacency or inattentiveness during operations.

Schedule

• “Rolling 4s” schedule:
• 4 days on
• 4 days on call
• 4 nights
• 4 days off
• 24/7/365 operation.
• Shifts start at 4 AM or 4 PM .

Benefits & Compensation

• Bonus: Eligible for 4% annual bonus
• 401(k): $2 match for every $1 contributed (up to 3%).
• Health: High deductible HSA plan with company contributions (varies by status).

• Other Benefits:
• Tuition reimbursement (after 1 year).
• Annual gift cards ($200 wellness, $100 Christmas, $50 Thanksgiving).
• Holiday bonus (extra pay if shift lands on company holiday).
• Vacation and sick time tracked separately.
• Full benefits packet available in waiting room.

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