Job Description
* Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to on-going chemical reactions.
* Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
* Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
* Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
* Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
* Perform tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
* Design and plan layout of equipment.
* Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
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Required Experience:
* Degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering. Hands-on mechanical & chemical experience will also be considered.
* Good process management, written and verbal communication skills are required along with a high level of initiative.
* Demonstrated strong leadership skills, in project and people management in a continuous improvement environment in the areas of production, safety, quality and Lean manufacturing principles.