Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specializing in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group's sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

Catalyst Technologies (CT) is a market leader in the syngas value chain. It develops and supplies high-value, specialty process technology and catalysts for chemicals and fuels processing to enable our customers to operate efficiently, profitably and sustainably. With CT at the forefront of the transition to sustainable chemicals and fuels, the transition to net zero is creating exciting new opportunities in this sector.

This position is responsible for inspecting and monitor operation of all equipment associated with the C plant operation. The lead operator will also be responsible to prepare assigned equipment for maintenance as well as writing the appropriate permit for that equipment. The incumbent is responsible to complete required task assigned by the shift foreman to satisfy specific manufacturing and customer requirements according to the latest production plans.

Your Responsibilities:

• Knows and observes all occupational and process safety guidelines and policies, environmental practices, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Directs the activities of other operators during the shift.

• Ensure shift handover is accurate and detailed.

• Perform a daily safety talk with other operators on a wide range of applicable subjects.

• Transfers products into and out of various process and storage tanks using pumps, screw conveyors and other transfer systems according to defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Troubleshoots all problems that occur on product transfer and other area equipment and reports issues to foreman.

• Unloading Raw Materials including Sulfuric Acid, Liquid Sodium Silicate and Alum

• Managing Wastewater from T-205/T-251 to the pH adjustments and oversee the volume per day

• Sampling Reactors, Presses, PPML, Wastewater, Mill, and EDA batches

• Making neat and PPML Batches in T-201 and cooking the batches

• Dropping Press batches from 3 presses, including add EDA to the system

• Pressure washing the presses

• Making up the IX Solution

• Changing out EDA & TPABr totes

• Use of diaphragm pumps, changing out pumps

• Caustic Boiling and Caustic Washing Presses (making up the caustic solution in T-201)

• Boiler Operation-Regeneration, blow down, salt addition, operations

• Transfer of product through hoses and line-hoses connections and unplugging lines

• Troubleshoot Problems in the Plant

• Accurately document and report Downtime and production numbers every shift.

• Prepares assigned equipment for maintenance. Assists maintenance personnel with both preventive and unscheduled maintenance.

• Draws product samples at prescribed intervals and submits them to the QC laboratory for analysis.

• Maintains an accurate account of raw material usage on batch sheets.

• Maintains an accurate account of daily tasks in the area logbook.

• Manages inventory of material in intermediate bulk containers.

• Responsible for the cleanliness of the area assigned. Ensure assigned tasks are completed by everyone on shift.

• May perform other related assignments and operate other equipment as determined by supervision.

Requirements for the role:

• High school diploma or Equivalent

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience with chemical mixing – Preferred

• Most be able to become forklift certified

• Demonstrate leadership ability

• Self-motivated individual with good time management skills

• Proficient PC skills including MS Office

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family. We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities. We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on job share and flexible working patterns.

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How to apply:

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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Are you as curious about the world as we are? Do you want to make a real difference to people's lives? A career at JM will provide the stimulation you need, giving you the opportunity to work with like-minded people on an exciting mix of projects.