Education and Work Experience:
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BS Degree in Chemical Engineering
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10+ years of knowledge and experience with process and product design and development, safety enhancements, commissioning and start-up services, cost estimation and control, plant construction, and project management in the field of Chemical Engineering
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Experience in chemical processing, specialty chemicals, and fertilizer, helpful
Required Skills:
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Have or willing to obtain a Professional Engineering license
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Effective communication through verbal, written, and electronic formats
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Ability to maintain a professional, courteous, and tactful working relationship with other employees and with clients and visitors
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Ability to maintain a clean work environment and a professional appearance while on the job
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Must be detail oriented and well organized
Job Duties: Will include, but not be limited to, the following:
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Report to the Director of Process Engineering
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Respect and adhere to all active contracts and confidentiality agreements with Applied Chemical Technology and associated clients
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Evaluate raw materials, processes, and products
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Ensure that equipment operates within its specification and capacities
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Manage projects, including process design and development, construction, installation, operation, and supervision
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Cost control to meet deadlines and perform work within financial budgets
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Design all levels of process development, including lab-scale testing, pilot plant scale, and full-scale plants
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Collect data required to make improvements and/or process modifications
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Oversee and/or troubleshoot plant/process problems and plant expansion
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Work with clients and other staff to evaluate and supply the clients’ needs
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Travel, including international travel, as needed
Physical Demands: As necessary to carry out essential duties and responsibilities, requiring:
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Coordinate the use of both hands to perform tasks
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Ability to stand for long hours on plant floor during pilot plant runs and full-scale plant start-ups
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Lifting and handling of boxes and other equipment of 50lbs
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Reaching overhead, stooping, kneeling, walking, talking, hearing, reading and seeing
Hours: 40 hrs/week; must be able to work on short notice and work extra hours, including weekends, if needed.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package including medical, 401k, annual leave and other available after probationary period
ACT is an Equal Opportunity Employer
E-mail resume to: [email protected]
