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Chemical Operator - Swing Shift

ESSWilsonville, Oregon, United StatesOnsite

Shift: Monday-Friday 2:15pm-10:45pm


Catalyzing a cleaner future.


ESS is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage and is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players in energy storage. Trading on the NYSE (GWH), it is poised to be one of the fastest growing energy technology companies in the world, with projects already across 4 continents. The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by enabling us to achieve up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy.These are ambitious goals, and we are pursuing them with passion.

At ESS, we are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.ESS is seeking a motivated and versatile Chemical Operator to join our team. The role will be focused on producing electrolyte on-site by mixing dry and wet chemicals according to a recipe and monitoring the reaction to completion while complying with all environmental and health safety standards.

What you’ll do at ESS.


  • Weigh, process, and mix all dry and wet ingredients in the prescribed amounts to produce electrolyte for our iron flow batteries.
  • Monitor the reaction over time to make sure all parameters like temperature stay within production and safety requirements.
  • Routinely lifts, carries, and moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ensure all safety precautions and health protocols are being followed at all times.
  • Identify any issues in the production process and work with supervisors and engineering to troubleshoot the issues.
  • Report any on-site accidents and injuries to senior management and EH&S.
  • Oversee the quality of the production process and suggest improvements.
  • Wear safety gear when appropriate – respirator and ~20% of the time a full body protective suit.
  • Ensure that the chemicals are handled and transported in a safe manner.
  • Work with supervisors and engineering to make sure all equipment is maintained and in working order.
  • Store and label the chemicals in the correct containers.
  • Record production data.

What you bring to the table.


Minimum Requirements:


  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment with dynamic daily priorities.
  • Forklift certified or capable or being certified upon hire.
  • The ability to use a computer system to monitor chemical reactions.
  • Knowledge of English/Metric system measurement.
  • Ability to understand and comply with all environmental health and safety standards.
  • Routinely lifts, carries, and moves materials weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work.

We’d love to see:


  • Familiarity with exothermic reactions.
  • Background and/or experience with chemistry.

Benefits of working at ESS.


In addition to the value of working with and helping grow a global reaching clean technology, ESS offers a Company assisted Health insurance, Approved PPE Reimbursement, Medical & Dental; Flex spending account; 8 paid holidays; 401K, and a competitive PTO accrual.As an equal opportunity employer, we are open to considering every qualified candidate who is eligible and legally authorized to work in the United States on a full or part-time basis, without a need for sponsorship.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.#LI-BL1Monday-Friday 2:15pm-10:45pm 25 To 28 (USD) Hourly

Life at ESS

Thrive Here & What We Value1. ESS is committed to creating sustainable energy solutions for the future. | 2. ESS values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. | 3. ESS offers competitive benefits such as Company assisted Health insurance, Approved PPE Reimbursement, Medical & Dental; Flex spending account; 8 paid holidays; 401K, and a competitive PTO accrual.</s> | 21. Company Assisted Medical, Dental and Vision Care | 22. Flexible Spending Account | 23. 8 Paid Holidays | 24. Competitive PTO Accrual | 25. Approved PPE Reimbursement</s> | 1. Clean Technology | 2. Decarbonization of the Grid | 3. Sustainable Energy Solutions | 4. Innovation and Excitement in Energy Storage | 5. Global Reach</s> | 1. Catalyzing a cleaner future | 2. Globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage | 3. Pursuing ambitious goals with passion | 4. Leading the energy transition, creating sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value</s> | 1. Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, longduration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. | 2. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. Enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable longduration energy storage solutions. | 3. Our technology uses earthabundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.</s> | 17. Company Assisted Medical, Dental and Vision | 18. 401k with Company Match | 19. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) | 20. Generous PTO Accrual | 21. 8 Paid Holidays</s> | Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable long duration energy storage solutions | Enabling project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions | Using earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.</s> | 1. Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable longduration energy storage solutions | 2. Emphasizing environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utilityscale energy storage applications. | 3. Providing reliable, sustainable longduration energy storage solutions to project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users.</s> | 1. Decarbonization of the Grid | 2. Sustainable Energy Solutions | 3. Clean Technology | 1. ESS is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage. | 2. ESS is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players. | 3. ESS is poised to be one of the fastest growing energy technology companies in the world, with projects already across 4 continents. | 4. The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by achieving up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy.</s> | ESS is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage and is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players in energy storage. | The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by enabling us to achieve up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy. | At ESS, we are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.</s> | Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, long-duration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. | Established in 2011, ESS Inc. Enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. | Our technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.</s> | 1. ESS is a globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage and is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players in energy storage. | 2. ESS is poised to be one of the fastest growing energy technology companies in the world, with projects already across 4 continents and an upcoming public offering. | 3. The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by enabling us to achieve up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy. | 4. At ESS, we are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.</s> | Accelerating global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, long-duration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. - Established in 2011, ESS Inc. Enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. - Our technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications.</s> | Established in 2011, ESS Inc. Enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions.</s> | 2. Providing safe, sustainable, longduration energy storage solutions | 3. Collaborating with crossfunctional teams to ensure system integration processes and test procedures address full system requirements.</s> | ESS is committed to safety and empowered to build a safe work environment for everyone. | ESS values honesty, integrity, and transparency above all else. | ESS is inclusive and celebrates the diversity of their team, leveraging collective genius and experience. | ESS builds products that are catalyzing the clean energy future and enabling customers to achieve their clean energy vision. | ESS reflects commitment in their workspace by continually working to reduce environmental impact. | ESS strives for excellence in everything they do.</s> | 2. ESS is consistently identified as one of the most innovative and exciting technology players in energy storage. | 4. The ESS vision is about enabling the decarbonization of the grid by enabling us to achieve up to 100% of our electricity from clean, sustainable renewable energy. | 5. At ESS, we are leading the energy transition, creating the sustainable energy solutions of the future to help individuals, businesses and communities change energy into lasting value.</s> | ESS cares about your health and safety therefore strongly encourages all our employees to get vaccinated and remain current with your COVID vaccine. Learn more at cdc.gov/coronavirus.</s>
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