Pilot Plant Operator

Job Title: Pilot Plant Operator

Job Location: Wickliffe, Ohio

Job type: Full-time

Type of role: On-site

Shift: 11pm-7am, Sunday - Thursday

About Lubrizol

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life . Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit .

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.

Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as a Pilot Plant Operator

Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the specialty chemicals market and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do:

• The Pilot Plant operator, working in an 8-hour, night-shift (11pm-7am) operation , is responsible for operating chemical processing equipment and instrumentation, charging raw materials, handling chemicals, and providing valuable technical information for chemical engineers and other internal customers.
• The Pilot Plant supports all Lubrizol business segments, providing exposure to numerous process development engineers improving products with a variety of chemistries and process equipment. Furthermore, we must be competent working in a range of development environments; for example, work varies from process/product development work in a lab using 1-12 liter flasks to a development-focused plant working with up to 1000 gallon reactors.
• The Pilot Plant operator works with process development engineers on new product and process development, raw material qualification and process safety improvement projects.  Additionally, they may produce material for market, specifically low volume products, intermediaries, or market development quantities to satisfy external customer needs.

What We're Looking For:

• Safely operate and work with industrial equipment using the proper PPE and safety procedures.

• Process chemical products using batch sheet instructions.

• Ability to understand, read, use, change process parameters in the field and remotely through DCS

• Set up and process raw materials in development lab using piping, glassware and other lab equipment according to written instructions and diagrams drafted by engineer.

• Collect samples and conduct lab analyses (colorimetric titrations, viscosity measurements, etc.) according to instructions outlined by engineers or supervisor and accurately record the data.

• Load and unload material containers (pails, drums, bags, totes).

• Clean/prepare equipment including Lock Out Tag Out prior to maintenance.

• Participate in plant emergency response team (ERT) with the requirement of successfully completing the 36 Hour Fire Course test and state test.

• Track/record process information and production data.

• Troubleshoot equipment, processes, etc.

• Routinely perform safety audits, inspections, and general housekeeping (5S).
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills That Make a Difference:

• High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.

• 5+ years previous experience in manufacturing and/or chemical industry.

• Understanding of hazardous materials and safety procedures (MSDS, JSA’s, etc.)

• Strong interpersonal communication skills (verbal/written).

• Ability to plan tasks, work independently, and display individual initiative.

• Willing/able to occasionally wear SCBA.

• Proven ability to think critically, troubleshoot, problem solve and recommend process improvements.

• Strong mechanical aptitude

• Basic math, reading, and computer skills.

Considered a Plus:

• Previous chemical operating experience.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)

• Knowledge of chemistry and chemical hazards.

• Working SAP knowledge.

• Previous forklift experience.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to move material using a forklift.

• Ability to move drums via dolly weighing up to 500 lbs.

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, climb stairs, climb ladders.

• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs floor to waist.

• Willing/able to work on chemical processes indoors and outdoors in inclement weather.

• Willing to work overtime, and holidays as needed.

• Maintain clean shaven appearance to allow for respirator and supplied air usage.

Perks and Rewards That Inspire:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
• 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution
• Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings
• Health Savings Account
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave
• Flexible work environment

Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com !

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities.

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.