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Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.comor follow us on social media.

Perks of working with us!

• Competitive health + wellness benefit plan

• Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!

• Recharge with 15 days of paid time off

• Competitive Salary and Bonuses

• 401k Plan

Job Summary:
The Pilot Plant Technician supports engineers and scientists in the development, testing, and optimization of processes at the pilot scale, with a focus on paper manufacturing operations. This role involves conducting laboratory and pilot plant experiments, assisting with paper production trials, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate data collection while adhering to all safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers and scientists with a wide range of laboratory and pilot plant tasks
• Perform chemical and physical analyses and scientific tests using both routine and specialized techniques
• Ensure all work complies with established safety, health, and infection control standards
• Collect, process, and analyze laboratory and pilot plant samples
• Accurately record test results, organize data, and perform basic calculations
• Prepare reports, summaries, and analyses following standard procedures and guidelines

Paper Making Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain hand sheet processes for paper testing and development
• Assist in operating the pilot paper machine to produce paper for new product development and customer evaluations
• Support pulp and fiber preparation processes for trials on the pilot paper machine
• Monitor paper quality and process conditions, reporting observations and deviations

Equipment & Operations:

• Install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair laboratory and pilot plant equipment, systems, and instruments
• Monitor process and equipment performance, identifying and reporting issues as needed

Qualifications:

• Diploma or degree in Chemical Technology, Pulp & Paper Technology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Experience in a laboratory, pilot plant, or paper manufacturing environment is an asset
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and accurately document work
• Mechanical aptitude for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com