Chemical Engineer Job at W. R. Grace & Co., East Chicago, IN

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  • W. R. Grace & Co.
  • East Chicago, IN

Job Description

Requisition ID: 24467

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Chemical Engineer

The Chemical Engineer is part of a dynamic team providing process design and optimization for Grace manufacturing. They develop process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, investigate and resolve issues, identify root cause and implement corrective actions.

The Chemical Engineer has the opportunity to collaborate cross functionally on complex problems. They ensure process safety assessing potential hazards, design safety measures, and implement protocols to prevent accidents.

The Chemical Engineer is in East Chicago, IN.

Responsibilities

  • Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve more difficult equipment and operational problems
  • Support daily manufacturing processes, provide engineering expertise, and communicate regularly as active member of area process team
  • Support process deviations, observations, as well as root cause analysis and identify appropriate, effective corrective actions. Implement corrective actions by collaborating with appropriate functional groups (i.e. Engineering, maintenance, quality, EHS, etc.)
  • Lead as technical expertise of equipment and processes in area of responsibility.
  • Identify and drive improvement opportunities (ie. procedural changes, upgrades, projects, etc.) associated with equipment within the area.
  • Provide oversight to maintenance and operations that support the area
  • Ensure a safe working environment by following safety protocol and helping improve the safety culture
  • Develop and support introduction of new processes.

Physical Requirements and Environment
  • Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

  • Specialty chemical manufacturing experience
  • Experience using communication skills to build consensus and achieve results
  • Experience using organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

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Benefits

  • Competitive Wages
  • Company provided uniforms and laundry
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Life and supplemental life insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Company Retirement Contribution Plan
  • 401k with company match
  • Twelve paid holidays

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

EOE Statement: W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Worldwide,

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