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Job Description

As a Polymer Pilot Plant Senior Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in supCreating safe operational procedures for pilot plant trials and small-scale production involving multiple chemical processes (alkoxylation, esterification, polymerization, etc) and processing techniques (distillation, absorption, filtration, mixing, etc). Collaborating with customers and expert teams to develop and scale up new manufacturing processes within project timelines.

Leading HAZOP and safety reviews while advising on permitting, operations, equipment procurement, chemical storage, and promoting safe laboratory and production practices.

Planning and executing improvement projects for technology demonstration and data generation, ensuring proper documentation of environmental emissions, analytical results, waste disposal, and equipment cleaning.

Training operators to improve technical and operational knowledge and providing engineering support for asset setup, troubleshooting, operation, and optimization.

Serving as the manufacturing representative to help effectively execute capital projects with multiple engineering partners.

Addressing problems by generating innovative ideas and applying existing technology to transform concepts into practical, value-added projects using new safe practices and testing techniques.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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Skills and Requirements

- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineer with 10+ years' experience, preferably in piloting and small-scale production. (MINIMUM)

- Have the ability to identify hazards and apply risk mitigation techniques. (PHAs Safety Concepts, one would use to identify hazards and correct it)

- Have experience scaling up process technology or chemical production, from lab to pilot scale or pilot to commercial. (MUST)

- Are experienced in SDSs, chemical storage, waste disposal, handling of toxic & hazardous materials, as well as safe laboratory operating principles. (MUST)

- Have a strong understanding of organic chemistry.

- Have experience with chemical engineering unit operations and reactor design, including equipment sizing.

- Have hands-on experience with distributive control systems and troubleshooting pilot or production chemical processes. (MUST) lead technicians with troubleshooting

***Have expertise in polymer reaction synthesis.

- Are proficient in experimentation tools, DOE testing techniques, and have experience in reaction engineering or reaction modeling using software such as ASPEN. (high level modelling) - Great communication skills to speak directly to customers null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].