Polymer Process & Manufacturing Technologist

About us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Purpose: We are currently recruiting for an Polymer Process & Manufacturing Technologist. Our team includes world class experts and dynamic go-getters. This is a full-time position based in Kingston, Ontario. The Polymer Process & Manufacturing Technologist supports manufacturing, pilot plant, and research and development activities at the Qnity Electronics (formerly DuPont) Kingston Research Facility. The successful candidate will operate and support polymer processing equipment, including extrusion, compounding, mixing, reactors, and distillation systems, while contributing to process development, formulation trials, pilot runs, scale-up activities, and manufacturing support initiatives. This position requires flexibility to work across production, pilot-scale, and laboratory environments. The successful candidate will be comfortable supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations while also contributing to polymer research, process optimization, and new technology development projects as priorities evolve. Responsibilities: Set up, operate, monitor, and troubleshoot extrusion, mixing, compounding, reactor, and distillation equipment. Support low volume manufacturing campaigns by executing batch processes and ensuring safe, efficient operation of process equipment. Mix, stage, and handle polymers, resins, solvents, additives, and other raw materials in accordance with approved procedures and safe handling practices. Support polymer compounding, formulation development, process optimization, and technology scale-up projects. Assist with reactor operations, including charging materials, monitoring process conditions, sampling, and supporting batch execution. Support distillation and separation processes through equipment setup, operation, monitoring, and documentation of key process parameters. Collaborate with scientists, engineers, manufacturing, maintenance, and production personnel to execute pilot trials, development programs, manufacturing campaigns, and scale-up activities. Collect and document process data, operating conditions, observations, in-process test results, and quality checks in a clear and traceable manner. Troubleshoot process upsets and participate in root-cause investigations and corrective action implementation. Support equipment commissioning, preventative maintenance, process changeovers, cleanout, and equipment qualification activities. Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, process capability, and standard work. Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant work environment while adhering to all safety, environmental, and quality requirements. What you will bring: Technical and Industry Experience: The ideal applicant will bring a practical, hands-on background in polymer processing, extrusion, compounding, chemical manufacturing and process development. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with production and pilot-scale equipment, process materials, instrumentation, operating procedures, and digital systems used to execute, document, and communicate technical work. Flexibility will be required as assignments move between manufacturing support, pilot operations, and R&D projects; Although most programs are typical day shifts short periods of shiftwork which may include 8, 10 or 12 hour shifts days, evening or nights with weekends could be required pending customer needs. Required Qualifications: …

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