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Lead Chemical Process Engineer

RPM International

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Columbus, GA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring safety, maintaining product quality, and enhancing process efficiency in a chemical production environment. Additionally, this role emphasizes promoting a LEAN culture and requires active involvement in on-floor operations as well as spearheading significant projects related to process equipment. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Strategize and innovate safety management, resolving high-level issues in collaboration with shift supervisors. 
  • Lead comprehensive Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA). 
  • Identify, analyze, and spearhead initiatives to mitigate complex safety concerns. 
  • Expertly manage DAKOTA software for comprehensive compliance, incident reporting, and safety management. 
  • Champion the development and implementation of "standard work" practices, leading the LEAN culture. 
  • Oversee Engineering Tier activities and accountability boards, and lead daily GEMBA Walks for advanced education and communication. 
  • Drive productivity improvement by strategically eliminating non-value-added activities using advanced engineering principles. 
  • Ensure equipment efficiency at the highest levels, participate in the facility Quality Improvement Council (QIC), and provide expert quality training to operators. 
  • Lead and ensure the successful completion of high-impact process equipment projects. 
  • Act as a key member of the facility's Quality Improvement Council (QIC), leading initiatives to identify root causes and prevent future customer complaints. 
  • Manage large-scale projects with substantial budgets. 
  • Serve as a senior mentor to less experienced engineers, guiding them in complex projects and career development. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

  • 4-year degree in engineering.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

  • 7+ years of experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 25 lbs.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION:

  • Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.