Chemist II

Job ID: 522914

Sapphire Americas, a CRH company and part of the Ash Grove family of companies, delivers innovative, circular solutions that help decarbonize industries and communities.

We specialize in transforming residual and non-recyclable materials into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement manufacturing - offering a zero-landfill pathway that conserves natural resources and advances the circular economy.

Through our work, we reduce landfill dependency, lower carbon emissions, and unlock long-term environmental and economic value.

By turning waste into opportunity, Sapphire Americas is helping build a cleaner, more resilient future.

Sapphire Americassupports the Ash Grove Cement business by providing alternative fuels and alternative raw materials tofacilitatethe cement plants' goalsregardingcommercial excellence, carbon footprint, and future developments.

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonrycementsto help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.

We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminalslocatedacross North America.

When you work for Ash Grove, you areconnectingto something bigger.

We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are ourfirst priority.

We offer a complete benefits package to include:



* Health Insurance


* Dental Insurance


* Vision Insurance


* Retirement Plan


* Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Employee Assistance Program


* Disability Pay


* Life Insurance


* Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

Under the guidance of the Shift Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager, analyze hazardous and nonhazardous waste samples in accordance with the facility's Waste Analysis Plan (WAP) and Feedstream Analysis Plan (FAP).

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Whatyou'llbe contributing:



* Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.


* Observe all required safety rules including but not limited to those in the company Chemical Hygiene Plan.


* Use safety equipment including, but not limited to, air purifying respirators, safety goggles and glasses, protective clothing such as tyvek suits and rubber boots and gloves.


* Read and become familiar with the facility Waste Analysis Plan and Quality Manual.


* Sample solid and liquid fuel shipments as needed.


* Ensure a timely, thorough, cost-effective and accurate analysis of each sample following all Waste Analysis Plan requirements.


* Notify the immediate supervisor if any problems arise.


* Ensure the overall cleanliness of all laboratory areas with special attention to the position work area.


* Perform any duties as assigned by the Laboratory Manager, as needed, to ensure a timely, thorough, cost-effective and accurate analysis of laboratory samples.


* Monitor laboratory su...