The NES Fircroft Chicago office currently has a great job opportunity with the largest chemical producer in the world. The position is located in Iselin, NJ, for a Logisitics Specialist. This individual would be employed on a long-term contract, with benefits available and potential to convert to FTE. If this sounds like a great opportunity for yourself or someone you know, please reach out to Maggie Fischer at Maggie.Fischer@nesfircroft.com. Additional job details can be found below.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Develop safety procedures for those working with potentially dangerous chemicals
• Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes
• Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes
• Design and plan the layout of equipment
• Do tests and monitor performance of processes throughout production
• Estimate production costs for management
• Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or to generate electrical currents using controlled chemical processes
• Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes
• Develop safety procedures for those working with potentially dangerous chemicals
• Develop processes to separate components of liquids and gases or to generate electrical currents using controlled chemical processes
• Design and plan the layout of equipment
• Do tests and monitor performance of processes throughout production
• Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes
• Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
• Estimate production costs for management

Education and Training

Chemical engineers must have a bachelors degree in chemical engineering. practical experience valued, so cooperative engineering programs, in which students earn college credit for structured job experience, are valuable as well.

(1) MS or BS in chemical engineering or related engineering fields with at least 2 years’ experience in catalyst evaluation, and design and operation of process equipment.

(2) Strong knowledge of operating, troubleshooting and designing lab or pilot scale catalyst testing apparatus.

(3) Strong knowledge of pilot scale testing unit maintenance and safety requirements.

(4) Knowledge of circulating fluidized bed operation, and/or reaction and fluidization engineering are beneficial. Prior experience in catalyst testing and in materials science including physical or chemical characterization would be a plus.

(5) Knowledge of process and automatic control equipment and soft wares (e.g., LabView or Ignition) are highly desirable but not required.

(6) Ability to lead an operation team as requires and supervise multiple technicians.

(7) Ability to write technical reports and effectively communicate to a broader audience.

(8) Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Normal day shift schedule: 8:30 AM to 5pm, with half hour lunch time