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Senior Chemical Engineer
Position Overview
Develop and enhance Metal Finishing processes and methods to minimize waste and increase the quality of products
Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
Develop new and enhance monitoring and testing processes to provide increased capability and process control
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
Monitor process equipment to identify potential errors, develop solutions to eliminate abnormalities
Ensure engineered solutions focus on reducing downtime, maintenance costs, and maintain or increase production levels while improving output, quality, and safety
Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
Provide support and required documentation for all metal finishing operations including waste treatment equipment and processes
Responsible for compliance with local state and federal rules, regulations, and statutes relating to hazardous materials and required reporting, including Hazmat transportation and manifests and industrial waste treatment
Provide Engineering Support for 24 hours operations
Manage a team of 3-4
Duties and Responsibilities
Ability to apply chemical engineering principles in new and creative ways to improve process
Expert knowledge of chemical components, solutions, and mixtures
Understanding of safe handling procedures of all chemicals, including hazardous materials
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, Proficiency with statistical analysis methodologies
Superior math skills, including physical and chemical math equations and theories
Experience in process development and implementation
Experience people management
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Quality orientation and attention to detail is a must
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma, Black Belt preferred
Skills and Experience
BS Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (Masters preferred) with two to four years related experience
Environmental education preferred.
Experienced managing a team
40 Hour Emergency Response Training required due to hazards associate with chemical handling and hazardous waste handling in the facility required by 29 CFR 1910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations training required by 29 CFR 265.16, 40 CFR 265.16, 49 CFR 171-172
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering