Chemist II

Chemist II

Company: Monogram Aerospace Fasteners

Primary Location: 3423 S Garfield Avenue, Commerce, CA 90040 USA

Employment Type: Salaried | Full-Time

Function: Engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Summary/Objective:
The Chemist II is responsible for the Wastewater
Treatment System Operation and management of hazardous wastes and supervises
the Hazardous Waste Technician. Also
responsible to oversee and maintain proper chemical
condition and conformities to the specifications of all Monogram's wet process
baths, by collecting samples and performing daily routine solution analysis of
each sample.

Essential
Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Coordinate with the Plating Manager on delegation of tasks that can be performed by either the Plating Technician or the Hazardous Waste Technician.
Primary Operator of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment System.
Ensure quarterly sampling for Self-Monitoring Report (SMR) is performed and SMR is submitted to the LACSD on a timely basis.
Ensure the Surcharge Report is completed and submitted to the LACSD on a timely basis
Ensure all containerized wastes are properly marked and labeled.
Ensure all containerized wastes are transported and disposed on a timely basis
Primary responsibility for scheduling and coordinating shipments of hazardous waste with the hazardous waste contractor.
Primary signer on Hazardous Waste Manifests.
Ensure adequate supply of all chemicals required for wastewater treatment.
Ensure adequate supply of all materials required for management of hazardous waste.
Monitor Cyanide-containing Plating processes in accordance with ENV-103.
Maintain all records associated with operation of the Industrial Wastewater Treatment System.
Annual review and update of Waste Analysis Plan and Waste Profiles.
Ensure the four required sampling events for Storm Water are performed and analytical results uploaded to SMARTS database.
Spill Response Team Member
Execute Laboratory Testing Procedures per schedule and as needed.
Keep detailed, organized records and complete required documentation for the associated tests in compliance with internal Manufacturing Process Specifications Documents (PS) and NADCAP accreditation requirements.
Select and prepare/calibrate appropriate lab equipment and/or instrumentation.
Coordinate with the calibration department compliance with calibration due dates for probes at the processes line, DI water system, and waste water treatment processes.
Prepare testing reagents (standards, etc.) as needed for the chemical lab, material test lab, and plating department.
Oversee that all required third party periodical testing are performed on schedule and the results are documented and maintained.
Assist the EHS Department with lab analysis to collect data required for environmental compliance, including preparation and coordination of required outside analysis (quarterly reporting, stormwater sampling).
Other key responsibilities include maintaining laboratory equipment, reagents, standards, lab ware and disposables. The lab technician also provides required support to enable the laboratory to function effectively while adhering to correct procedures and safety guidelines. The chemical laboratory technician works in a team oriented environment alongside with Process Engineer, chemical handlers and production personnel to maintain and troubleshoot wet processes baths.
Monitor and assess the functioning condition of the Salt spray and Humidity chambers, along with the load/unloading of test samples and evaluation of acceptance of the testing.

Competencies
Communication Proficiency
Problem Solving/Analysis

Physical
Demands
The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of the job.
The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected
Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Hours of work may vary dependent on
operational needs.

Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day,
although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

The pay range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually.

Qualifications
Required
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, Chemicals Engineering or any other related physical sciences, or Bachelor's degree in other engineering no chemical related major with at least 2 Year minimum experience with Wet Process analysis, can be waived for Degree in Chemistry requirement.
Understanding of chemistry and math associated to chemicals addition calculations.
Analytical laboratory skills.
Understand the requirement of NADCAP for Chemical Processes (Monogram processes training will be provided).
PC operation and Windows-based programs (Basic Level).
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.