JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Chemical Engineer develops and designs equipment for manufacturing chemical and related products utilizing principles and technology of chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and related physical and natural sciences utilizing computer technology to optimize all phases of research and production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Designs equipment to control movement, storage, and packaging of solids, liquids, and gases.
2. Designs and plans measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and pilot plant operations.
3. Determines most effective arrangement of unit operations such as mixing, grinding, crushing, heat transfer, size reduction, hydrogenation, distillation, purification, oxidation, polymerization, evaporation, and fermentation, exercising judgment to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards.
4. Performs tests and takes measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables, such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
5. Indirectly oversees activities related to operation and control of equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, kilns, pumps, stills, valves, tanks, boilers, compressors, grinders, pipelines, electro-magnets, and centrifuges to effect required chemical or physical change.
6. May conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
7. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibility. This position may remotely supervise projects and key personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, material science or chemistry from a four-year college or technical school; or a degree and one year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. In addition, must have working knowledge of Adobe PDF documents and CAD software package.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly communicate technical related subject matters both written and oral. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graph, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to review technical requirements from multiple sources and synthesize into reports, specifications, procedures, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to talk or to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and to walk. The employee is sometimes required to squat, kneel, or climb. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Then noise level in the office environment (about 20% of time) is usually quiet, and the temperature is controlled.

The noise level in the production facility work environment (about 20% of the time) is usually high and requires hearing protection, and it usually requires eye protection. The production work environment is subject to extremes of heat and cold depending upon the season, and may include direct exposure to the weather (outdoor environment).

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY

The Chemical Engineer develops and designs equipment for manufacturing chemical and related products utilizing principles and technology of chemistry, physics, mathematics, engineering, and related physical and natural sciences utilizing computer technology to optimize all phases of research and production.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Designs equipment to control movement, storage, and packaging of solids, liquids, and gases.
2. Designs and plans measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and pilot plant operations.
3. Determines most effective arrangement of unit operations such as mixing, grinding, crushing, heat transfer, size reduction, hydrogenation, distillation, purification, oxidation, polymerization, evaporation, and fermentation, exercising judgment to compromise between process requirements, economic evaluation, operator effectiveness, and physical and health hazards.
4. Performs tests and takes measurements throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables, such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
5. Indirectly oversees activities related to operation and control of equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, kilns, pumps, stills, valves, tanks, boilers, compressors, grinders, pipelines, electro-magnets, and centrifuges to effect required chemical or physical change.
6. May conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
7. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by Management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibility. This position may remotely supervise projects and key personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, material science or chemistry from a four-year college or technical school; or a degree and one year related experience and/or training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Must be proficient with MS Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc. In addition, must have working knowledge of Adobe PDF documents and CAD software package.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to clearly communicate technical related subject matters both written and oral. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to management.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory. Ability to work with concepts such as limits, rings, quadratic and differential equations, and proofs of theorems.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graph, etc.) in the most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to review technical requirements from multiple sources and synthesize into reports, specifications, procedures, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and to talk or to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand and to walk. The employee is sometimes required to squat, kneel, or climb. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Then noise level in the office environment (about 20% of time) is usually quiet, and the temperature is controlled.

The noise level in the production facility work environment (about 20% of the time) is usually high and requires hearing protection, and it usually requires eye protection. The production work environment is subject to extremes of heat and cold depending upon the season, and may include direct exposure to the weather (outdoor environment).