FLUIDCARE Engineer

Performs on-site technical and administrative duties within a manufacturing environment at Quaker Houghton's customer account under the direction of senior staff or management.

Job Accountabilities :

• Has working knowledge of customer products and processes and seeks opportunities for improving the customer's processes and their application of Quaker Houghton products. Knows how and when products and services are used. Interacts with customer's productions and technical personnel and suppliers.
• Performs on-site technical and administrative duties in a manufacturing environment. Orders and records inventory of chemical products.
• Acquires, records, and analyzes process and usage data. Able to recognize and explain the quantifiable benefits of a service or product performance. Reports and interprets all results and usage on a daily basis, via report generation; completes corrective action, following proper guidelines. Assists site staff with project management.
• Properly maintains tools and utility equipment such as pumps, sump suckers, coolant dispensers, etc. in a safe and efficient manner.
• Inspects and performs routine maintenance on all above equipment and fluid systems including product additions, filter changes, emptying gons, sump cleaning, etc. with no guidance from site staff.
• Leads and conducts meetings, anticipates customer requests and needs, delivers concise next steps after reviewing value proposition and best practices.
• Implements and follows safety protocols, performs pre-task plan and all pre-operation inspections.
• May be required to collect, analyze, test, interpret, and record machine samples. Recommends and completes corrective actions with no direction from site staff.
• May perform and interpret bio-stick dip tests of all sumps and central systems, with little to no guidance; recommends and completes corrective actions with no direction from site staff.
• May inspect, monitor, and maintain coolant filters, washers, paint systems, air handling systems, etc. for sump changes and cleaning, as required to keep fluids within proper limits; completes corrective actions, following proper guidelines.
• May make additions of chemicals; including coolants, greases, oils, lubricants, cleaners, and biocides to fluid systems.
• May implement, with support, reports regarding project and process information or improvements; able to present with assistance and support. May require working flexible hours.

Works in an office environment and in a manufacturing environment; may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. May occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.

Ensures a safety mindset throughout the designated area of responsibility.

Maintains the highest EHS standards while at the customer's site.

Education

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or equivalent experience. Knowledge of chemistry or science.

Experience

One to two years of related experience in manufacturing, with at least one year in chemical management services or metalworking processes.

Skills and Competencies :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to lead and facilitate effective meetings.

Demonstrates basic mathematical skills. Precise and accurate in dealing with figures and details. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, fractions, conversions, and proportions. Ability to analyze, evaluate, and produce data such as charts and graphs. Understands various business performance indicators such as P&L statements, Net Present Value, and ROI.

Organized and able to organize people and systems to obtain desired results. Able to manage multiple demands, establish priorities, and respond to unanticipated situations. Should also be decisive, persuasive, assertive, and able to see the big picture. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Must have an extensive working knowledge of : Internet software, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, project tracking. Must have working knowledge of : ERP software (order processing, warehousing) and database software.

Quaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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