Description

Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Plant Field Operator at our Pittsburg CA site. This is an opening in the current Pittsburg CA organization but is not a planned position in the Future Pittsburg Go-Forward Organization. Ideal candidates will be hardworking team players have an interest in learning, and/or are naturally mechanically inclined. Process Technology (PTEC) certification highly valued but not required. In this role, you will operate equipment utilizing your skills and experience to proactively help run the plant in a safe, reliable, and optimal manner. You may also get the opportunity to serve on the Emergency Brigade team; operate emergency response equipment, assist in firefighting, medical emergencies, confined space rescue and other tasks as directed by site emergency response personnel.

• Please note there is no relocation allowance or visa sponsorship available for this position.

Benefits:

Let's peek at how you can grow your wellbeing, health, and future at Corteva!

• Enjoy competitive wages based on qualifications, education, and experience.
• Strike a better work-life balance with robust time off benefits including paid maternity, paternal and well-being leave.
• Enjoy access to health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment.
• And much, much more!

JOB OVERVIEW:

This job exists to provide leadership, operational expertise, technical, mechanical, and hands-on assistance for safe operation of the Corteva Agriscience Pittsburg facility. The following are some key responsibilities:

• Support plant activities including sampling, pressure testing, water batching, sterility runs, operating discipline creation and updates, etc.
• Troubleshoot equipment, process and quality problems. Analyze and resolve them. Takes ownership of resolution.
• Prep and isolate equipment for maintenance. Complete Return to Operation checks. Write safe work permits.
• Assure compliance with all EH&S requirements.
• Formulate and update individual goals.
• Utilize electronic tools (e.g. electronic logbook, event and action tool, master task list, outlook, etc.).
• Follow applicable supporting work processes (e.g. Global Maintenance Work Process, Operate Plant Work Process, Material Flow Work Process, EH&S work process etc.).
• Review and update plant operating discipline to capture best practices.
• Promote effective communication and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Certification Requirements:

• High School/GED or equivalent.

Education/Certification Preferred:

• Relevant trade school training or technical background.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or relevant military experience.

Basic Requirements:

• Have a current, valid, United States driver's license.
• Pass a drug screen, background history, and other relevant screens if job offer is received and accepted.
• Read, write, and speak English.
• Reliable attendance.
• Work a rotating shift and/or overtime, as business needs require.
• Ability to be regularly medically approved and fit tested for respirator use.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Obtain necessary certifications as needed.
• Work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Candidate must be able to perform the Essential Functions of the role, which include, but are not limited to the ability to:

• Use standard safety equipment which is rated for 300 pounds or less.
• Pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds multiple times per day and maneuver hoses, ball flanges and operate valves and similar equipment.
• Perceive, identify, and respond to plant and site alarms or other hazard warnings.
• Follow procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation.
• Wear a uniform and safety equipment, such as respirators, earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
• Safely operate fork trucks, condors, and/or site vehicles.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work in environments that include: tight or closed-in spaces, climb stairs/ladders and working at heights, stand or walk for extended periods of time, frequent bending and reaching, outdoors and in inclement weather.

If hired, you are indicating that you are able to complete the essential functions of the job (including physical requirements) with or without, if applicable, reasonable accommodation for disability.

Corteva Pittsburg is a dynamic worksite. We are undergoing a number of changes, including organizational plans affecting this role. While this role will not be part of the site's long-term plan, this role qualifies incumbents for monetary awards based on performance and safe operations in addition to our competitive total rewards package.

Ready to grow your perspectives, impact and career? We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. Start by applying to this opportunity today!

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $29.53 - $34.45 . This reflects a reasonable estimate of the targeted base salary for this role. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus. Based on factors such as geographic location and candidate qualifications, actual base pay is determined when an employment offer is made. In addition, this position includes benefits where you can learn more here.