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Location       Â

Mobile

Organisational contextand job purpose

INEOS Phenol is the world’s largest producer of phenol and acetone with an annual manufacturing capacity of over 3 million tonnes per annum. We employ around 600 people across four sites, located at: Antwerp (Belgium), Gladbeck (Germany), Marl (Germany), Mobile, AL and Pasadena, TX. Our markets are growing worldwide. Our efficient, integrated assets provide a competitive global manufacturing base to grow with our customers, to continue to meet their needs around the world.

Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

SHE Stewardship

• Maintain safety as the highest priority and abide by all INEOS safety policies and procedures.

• Understand and promote the INEOS “20 Principles of Safetyâ€�, assuring that others are aware of safe working practices and promote the safety concepts of “Coaching for Safetyâ€� and “Stop Workâ€�.

• Promote safety and safe actions through communication such as discussing safety with employees/contractors before job task, during meetings, and as opportunities arise to promote safety to the fullest extent possible.

• Ensure compliance with all safety and environmental regulatory requirements and strive to meet internal SHE objectives.

• Ensure completion of own and direct subordinate training requirements as outlined in the annual training schedule.

Work Duties

• This position requires the ability to perform all duties of Laboratory Technician, as well as specific duties including, but not limited to, Environmental Reporting, ISO9000 and online instrumentation.

• Responsibilities AND Accountabilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, such as spectrophotometer, AA, gas chromatograph, autotitrator, FTIR, TOC, and KF Titrino.

• Test raw materials, intermediate samples and finished product samples using instruments and equipment mentioned above.

• Document results in Excel spreadsheets. Archive data as required

• Maintain good housekeeping in lab area and follow applicable Quality and Safety procedures.

• Attend/Lead monthly safety/quality meetings and provide feedback.

• Make various lab solutions and standardize as needed. Verify instruments and methods according to established procedures and schedules.

• Perform advanced maintenance and demonstrate advanced troubleshooting skills for equipment listed in 1.) above

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the plant process particularly in relation to the samples submitted to the lab.

• Train new employees, temporary help and production operators on required procedures.Â

• Assist production in process improvement projects.

• May be required to fill in for shift worker on short notice.

• Various duties may include some or all of the following:

• Environmental/Cooling Tower/Bio-Treatment – Maintain all pertinent records and equipment. Coordinate testing performed by contract labs. Write Monthly report to ES H Manager. Train fellow employees on water related methods and equipment. Perform quarterly evaluations of fume hoods. Assist ES H Manager with special projects. Evaluate new equipment/technology related to all water samples both on-line and lab.

• ISO 9000 – Maintain all quality related documents. Evaluate procedures and policies for compliance to ISO requirements. Ensure lab personnel follow document control procedures. Assist ES H Manager in ISO matters.Â

• Online Analyzers/Lab Instrumentation – Calibrate and maintain on-line IR and GC analyzers. Coordinate maintenance contracts with vendors as needed. Calibrate and maintain lab GC’s and IR and ensure adequate supply of consumables associated with this equipment. Ensure reference materials are available and are in control. Coordinate cleaning/maintenance of equipment with production to ensure they are aware when results will not be available. Evaluate need for expansion of on-line analyzers and/or additional lab instrumentation/methods.

• Process Improvement – Actively participate as team member or as support to the Process Improvement Team by conducting Measurement System analysis, gage R R studies, or Designed Experiments

• Inventory – Order materials requested on Laboratory “Wish Listâ€� (via Internet and SAP) and ensure adequate inventory of chemicals and supplies. Evaluate need for stocking items in storeroom.Â

• Act as designee upon absence of Lab Manager.

• Interface with maintenance as needed. Write PM and general work orders when needed

• Be available (cell phone) during off-hours for assisting shift workers/production with troubleshooting.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

4 year college degree (science) preferred.Â

Skills/Competencies

The use of the following office equipment will be required: Personal computer, calculator, multi-line telephone, copier, printer, scanner, fax

The use of the following software could be required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook), Skype, Visio, Adobe (PDF), Share Point, SAP, Microsoft Project

The use of the following site systems could be required: Emerson Distributive Control System, PI Data Historian, COA Database, Training Mine, Alfresco Document Management, Esker

Must have ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.Â

Must work well and communicate with others effectively and professionally.

Assorted Lab Chemicals, GC, TOC, UV-Vis spectrophotometer, FTIR, autotitrator, KF Titrino, digital colorimeter, analytical balances, circulating baths

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that most of the time, the job is rated for Light work. The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Possible Conditions to be Subjected to:

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

Disclaimer

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that different tasks be performed when circumstance change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments).

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance. Â On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.