Chemical Engineer

Job Description

The Plant Chemical Engineer is responsible for supporting chemical-related functions in the production of insulated metal panels. The Chemical Plant Engineer is also involved in process improvements, along with managing the laboratory functions. This position also requires the chemical engineer to manage projects on an independent basis.

Essential Functions

• The role includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities :
• Responsible for chemical process, equipment, day-to-day production, quality issues and process optimization.
• Ensures quality assurance testing is performed on incoming raw materials and finished products.
• Maintains organized, detailed records of material testing of results for auditing purposes, for both internal and external bodies.
• Maintains strict chemical stock control, including writing and enforcing stocking policies that are in in line with company requirements which also includes FIFO on material usage and forecasting models.
• Implements, maintains, reviews and administers standard operating procedures for chemical areas, including generating new procedures for the laboratory and laydown production areas.
• Implements, maintains and reviews laboratory and operator training while maintaining a detailed training matrix, including records of the training along with sign-offs.
• Ensures follow-up and refresher training takes place as required.
• Ensures chemical areas are in compliance with chemical safety and environmental responsibilities, along with relevant risk assessments.
• Assists in new product development efforts and product / material testing.
• Provides support to manufacturing and operations with process / product improvement projects.
• Attends regular meetings within the department.
• Provides day-to-day troubleshooting and technical assistance to the site local operations team.
• Develops, monitors, and effectively uses control charts and operational indicators, such as SPC, set-up sheets and check sheets.
• Prepares oral and written technical and progress reports regarding KPIs.
• Submits all required / requested reports to the Divisional Chemical Engineering Manager in a timely manner.
• Reports to the Divisional Engineer on the analysis of process parameters, process capability and tests relating to the manufacture of a quality product.
• Participate in formulating quality / performance standards or product / processes.
• Conducts audits of laboratory and laydown areas to drive housekeeping, record keeping and continual process improvements.
• Maintains a calibration program of tank farm, lab and laydown equipment.
• Ensures site-wide compliance with all city, state and federal permit regulations regarding chemicals.
• Manage Lab Technician to ensure all duties and responsibilities are followed according to established procedures.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Divisional Chemical Engineering Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education and Experience

Physical Requirements

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, dusty conditions, high noise environments, chemicals used in the process, and extreme temperatures. The facility is an industrial manufacturing plant.

This position is designated safety sensitive.

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