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Chemical Operator - Swing Shift

ESSWilsonville, Oregon, United StatesOnsite
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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

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Life at ESS

ESS Inc. is a leading provider of long-duration (4+ hours) energy storage solutions ideally suited for C&I, utility, microgrid and off-grid applications. Our iron flow battery, the Energy Warehouse (EW), is capable of up to 8 continuous hours of energy delivery with a 20+ year operating life and no capacity degradation. Composed of earth-abundant iron, salt and water for its electrolyte, the EW is a safe, long-lasting solution with the lowest levelized cost of storage (LCOS) per kWh. ESS was founded in 2011 by a team with deep experience in fuel cells, electrochemistry, advanced material science, and renewable energy. After 5 years of extensive innovation, engineering development, and rigorous validation, backed by ARPA-E and others, we began shipping turn-key battery solutions in 2016. In 2017, BASF, the world's leading chemical company, became a significant investor in ESS, joining forces with us to deliver energy storage solutions for a sustainable future. At ESS, we are catalyzing a cleaner energy future. Follow us on Twitter at @ESS_info, or visit our website to learn more: http://www.essinc.com
Thrive Here & What We Value- Committed to creating sustainable energy solutions for the future- Values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement- Offers competitive benefits (Company assisted Health insurance, Approved PPE Reimbursement, Medical & Dental; Flex spending account; 8 paid holidays; 401K, and a competitive PTO accrual)- Provides Company Assisted Medical, Dental, and Vision Care- Offers Flexible Spending Account- Grants 8 Paid Holidays- Ensures Competitive PTO Accrual- Approves PPE Reimbursement- Catalyzing a cleaner future- Globally recognized leader in sustainable energy storage- Enabling reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions for various users
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