New Job: Chemical Process Engineer

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CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

Demonstrated record of accomplishment in a manufacturing culture focused on safety, reliability, and process improvement.  Ideally this experience will include 24/7 continuous process manufacturing.  Experience should include a minimum of 2 years of experience in an engineering capacity.  Good technical skills coupled with excellent communications skills are essential. Hands-on, in-plant experience. 

The ideal candidate will have the desire and potential to develop into a broader management role, in an engineering, maintenance, or production capacity in the future.

Other requirements include:
• BS Chemical Engineering or related technical field
• Strong background using statistical methodologies (SPC) to improve plant operating efficiency and productivity
• Capability to independently support related areas of responsibility with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate with all functional groups and through several levels of the organization
• Can utilize project engineering/project management and other engineering tools to optimize project execution
• Interest in and commitment to teamwork and team based systems
• Demonstrated leadership skills

• Strong Computer skills 

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New Job: Lab Manager

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Lab Manager

Develop, implement, communicate and maintain quality management systems to support overall quality and production objectives. Oversee all activities related to development/application/maintenance of QA/QC procedures and standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide statistical analysis to support production processes and exploration;
• Direct internal audit activities; representing company during audits;
• Review customer contracts;
• Review customer specs, industry changes to ensure company compliance;
• Develop/maintain systems to rate vendors;
• Ensure conformity of processed materials and final product to meet customer and company quality standards;
• Identify quality issues/trends and implement defect reduction activities and corrective action data;
• Work toward continuous improvement (Lean Enterprise) using in-process audits and certificate processes;
• Implement newest and best proactive methods in QA areas to provide consistent high quality with minimum time and cost;
• Determine the number and qualifications of personnel, as well as the equipment and material necessary, to satisfy workload demands;
• Direct and coordinate a staff of laboratory technicians in the testing of a wide variety of materials to determine their chemical and physical properties;
• Serve as liaison with project managers, department managers, technicians, and clients to resolve disputes and provide interpretive and evaluative analyses of tests and inspections performed;
• Disseminate technical information on the performance of tested materials; suggests modifications in the formulation, processing, and production of sub-standard materials for conformity to specifications;
• Serve as liaison with governmental agencies with respect to policies, procedures, and programs;
• Responsible for providing advice on the suitability of products for engineering applications;
• Interpret complex specifications and formulates procedures for testing materials submitted without specifications;
• Assist in the preparation of the department budget;
• Establish departmental operating policies and procedures and work standards; and
• Analyze, evaluate, and approve reports.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 5 yrs QA management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Knowledge of engineering theory, principles, and practices, relative to materials testing;
• Knowledge of XRF sample analysis and operation;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; excellent organizational skills; and
• Proficient in Microsoft office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

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