Process Chemist

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The Process Chemist supportsToluene Diisocyanate (includes DNT/TDA2/TDI1/TDI2/Nitric areas) Manufacturing Units at the Baytown site, including routine and non-routine analyses of products, raw materials and process samples, process troubleshooting, process improvement / development activities and other projects. The person is responsible for assuring the generation of timely and reliable analytical results for all products or goods to internal/external customers at low cost. Supports process improvement/development projects for Toluene Diisocyanate process areas at the Baytown site.

Major Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and health in the laboratory.

• Performing routine and non-routine analyses, process troubleshooting, process improvement activities, other projects and implementation of new technology or products to the DNT/TDA2/TDI1/TDI2/Nitric production units and the laboratory.

• Initiates and takes part in process improvement investigation and evaluation of established processes. Ensures that approved and recommended changes are satisfactorily implemented.

• Supports the evaluation and guidance for the introduction of new products and technology into production facilities. Coordinates all preliminary testing required for new products.

• Ensures the technical accuracy for all process work completed by direct reports. This includes work for process improvements, troubleshooting and capital projects.

• Ensures the precision, accuracy, and safety of analyses of all products or goods, used, or manufactured with the objective of meeting or exceeding PU divisional standards.

• Evaluates and recommends new instrumentation and associated computer and electronic systems for use in the laboratory.

• Resolves internal/external customer technical problems with regards to analytical testing.

• Utilize Lean 6-sigma methodology to bring solutions to Production challenges.

• Actively drive and support DNT/TDA2/TDI1/TDI2/Nitric area sustainability projects.

• Supports root cause analysis (RCA) to eradicate process problems.

• Take an active role in corporate "waste to product" (W2P) initiative.

Basic Qualifications

• MS in Chemistry and at least 3 years of experience

• PhD in Chemistry and at least 1 year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry and 2 years of experience in an industrial lab

Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a safe working environment.

• Experience in technical chemistry

• General knowledge of industrial chemical production technologies and understanding of economic aspects.

• Self-directed and willing learner with ability to sharpen insight and deepen understanding of relevant production processes.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication and team building skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively, develop, and maintain strong, trustful working relationships with Production unit personnel.

• Strong background in analytical techniques/methods used for analysis and characterization of organic compounds.

• Ability and willingness to independently recognize problems, effectively troubleshoot abnormal analytical method and instrument performance, identify solutions, and implement corrective actions.

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collaboratively and develop strong working relationships with colleagues in the international network (e.g., Process research, Technology Center, QC Labs)

• Willingness to travel internationally from time to time will.

• Good analytical and presentation skills

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