Responsible for supporting the process development and commercialization of new products by producing scaled-up batches of blends and components in the pilot plant. Also responsible for producing drum quantities of commercial components when required.

• From R&D and Process Development bench scale studies prepare and order pilot plant equipment to simulate plant process conditions in support of the commercialization of new products.
• Implement and support Afton methodology in the pilot plant for delivering R&D technologies to the internal or external customer with a focus on PSM (process safety management), customer satisfaction, process robustness and product quality.
• Schedule and coordinate pilot plant trials with the Process Development SBU Specialists.
• Lead the pilot plant JSA (job safety analysis) team.
• Schedule personnel, raw materials and shipment of finished goods.
• Provide leadership in matters of safety, taking personal responsibility for a safe working environment and for following and promoting established safety policies and procedures in the pilot plant.
• Document the pilot plant schedule and process work on the Process Development SharePoint site.
• Assure ISO documentation is maintained on all pilot plant activities.
• Assume responsibility for the maintenance and trouble shooting of the pilot plant equipment and/or instrumentation.
• Provide training for chemical operators whenever they are required for production of commercial material or needed to provide two people for batch production.

• Working experience in a lab process development or plant related role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong safety/environmental commitment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to organize, prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of staff in a variety of functions.
• Experience working with wage roll employees is a plus.

EDUCATION:

•   BS in Chemical Engineering.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accurate - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ambition - The drive to achieve personal advancement.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Responsible Care; EHS Management- Employ equipment, practices, and procedures which promote a healthy, safe, and secure work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/D/V

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.