Chemical Operator Production

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow’s needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

Job Requirements (Principal Responsibilities)

Conducts chemical and/or physical tests of moderate complexity on solids, liquids and gases to test for content, strength and other related attributes.

Depending on area of specialty, may collect and prepare samples to test environmental or waste hazards; analyze and process specialty fluids and mud from oil wells; formulation of chemical recipes; analysis of manufacturing processing data.

May perform set up, building and testing of prototype equipment.

May assemble and install process equipment used for testing purposes using schematics and diagrams.

Keeps notes, enters data to database.

Generates, organizes data and provides basic interpretation to identify issues.

Participates in scheduled safety meetings and completes safety training requirements.

Calibrates testing equipment and performs routine maintenance as needed.

Supports efforts to implement and maintain the Responsible Care® Management System in line with the requirements of the RC14001® technical specification, as applicable to the site/region.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviors)

Knowledge of applied chemistry in order to understand chemical reactions and process.

Adept in the use of laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and others. Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

• •Basic knowledge of physics as it pertains to equipment and processing of materials.
• •Basic knowledge of math and statistics.

Analytical and problem solving skills. Ability to identify out-of-range results and note unusual patterns.

Quality and precision oriented. Displays great care in observing and following testing protocols.

Written and verbal communications skills in order to discuss test results and observations and keep legible notes.

Ability to classify and organize data in a logical and orderly way as well as plan work to ensure timely completion of assignments.

Collaborative attitude and inter-personal skills; willing to share information and resources with peers.

Education/Experience

Some post secondary studies; certification, specialized/vocational training or equivalent required.

1-3 years of related experience depending on level of education and knowledge.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, “Creating for Tomorrow,” we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability – today and into the future.