Chemical Engineer

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Chemical Engineer. This position is on-site at our Magnolia, Arkansas South Plant.

What You Will Do

Core Work

• Key technical resource for the Area
• Manage all PSM systems (MOCs, Incident Reporting, P&IDs, Procedures, PHAs) to ensure compliance
• Serve as backup to the Area Superintendent and Area Supervisor
  
  

Accountabilities— provide leadership to

• Monitor technical performance of the Area
• Resolve technical issues to reach safety, production, and quality targets
• Ensure all PSM obligations are fulfilled
• Foster strong cooperation between TR, Engineering, Maintenance, and Operations personnel
• Provide backup/support to Superintendent and Area Supervisor when needed
• Provide coaching for Operators and Shift Supervisors
  
  

Key Activities

Actively support the company's safety, environmental, and quality programs to ensure continuous improvement and support the company’s safety, environmental and quality programs to ensure continuous improvements

Ensure MOCs proceed through the system in a timely manner

Ensure P&IDs are up-to-date

Ensure operating procedures are complete and up-to-date

Lead RCFA for area issues

Ensure incident reports are complete with appropriate root causes and corrective actions

Provide technical support towards resolution of process upsets

Lead design/implementation of area <$50M capital projects and liaison between Operations Area and corporate engineering on all capital projects

What You Bring

Required:

• B.S. or higher degree in Chemical Engineering
• 3 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing facility (Chemical Industry desirable)
• Direct experience working in plant operations that run 24/7, 365
• Working understanding of OSHA, EPA regulations, and Oil & Gas regulations
• Proven leadership competence with people management experience
  
  

It’d Be Great If You Also Had

• Good time management, organizational skills, problem solving, project management and decision-making skills
• Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
• Strong technical abilities
• Good familiarity of Site and Corporate policies and procedures
• Experience providing informal training/guidance of unit operators, Shift Supervisor, and Area Supervisors
  
  

Benefits Of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
  
  

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.