Global Process Chemist

Description

In this critical role, you’ll provide technical guidance, direction and training to plant staff and operators on process chemistry and safety, ensuring awareness and adhesion to process operation parameters and safety limits. You’ll lead and provide onsite support for startup trials on new and/or improved processes, provide on-time coverage for troubleshooting, participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.

As a Global Process Chemist you will work closely with the Technology, Global Engineering and Regional Quality and EHS functions, being a key contact person for the development, roll out and sustainability of all initiatives relating to Veolia’s CSM Chemical manufacturing operations with WTS business unit or related regional tolling operations.

implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Veolia’s Water Technology Business brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world’s most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Additionally, you will be responsible for supporting different new business opportunities, manufacturing process optimization, and cost-out initiatives in the business and ensure Safe Chemical Manufacturing. If you like the idea of doing meaningful work with a company that’s doing big things to create a cleaner, more sustainable world for us all, here’s more!

• Support Cost-out initiatives by investigating the best operational strategy, in-house production vs tolling.
• Support the Global Process Chemistry team to ensure all aspects of Process safety are addressed in projects and proper operating procedures are being applied at all reaction and blending plant operations.
• Support the process safety compliance culture associated with the Chemical Industry environment
• Implement the company’s internal standards for hazardous processes (e.g. flammable materials, combustible dust handling and neutralization reactions) etc.
• Implement, maintain, and improve all aspects of the company's process safety program. Maintaining compliance with applicable OSHA, EPA, EU, and
• Be the chemical expert to support the global reaction plants and tollers during start up and commissioning of new products and support for ongoing production challenges.
• Support the regional tolling technology transfer leader by assembling and providing toll manufacture SOPs, conducting onsite EHS, Quality and Engineering audits, and following up on completion of corrective actions. Being a critical part of the qualification team through the entire qualification process, providing guidance and support of scale-up trials ensuring safe operation and delivering products meeting quality expectations.
• Assemble process safety information, including P&IDs, equipment design data, and process parameters needed for successful completion of Process Hazard Analyses (PHA/HAZOP)
• Represent Global Process Chemistry in team meetings and projects to ensure process chemistry and process safety requirements are covered from a regional point of view while ensuring consistency with global standards.
• Drive continuous system and process improvements based on Digitization and Lean Six Sigma methodology.
• Maintain global communications to utilize resources in other regions and to ensure we meet the business needs of a global organization including Technology, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Product Quality, Business Units, and Supply Chain.
• Work closely together with the engineering team during the design and commissioning of new engineering projects at the Veolia CMS plants and provide technical process support

Requirements

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and

• Detailed understanding of chemical plant processes and process safety.
• country/state/local requirements including Process Safety Management, RMP, and Seveso.
• Master’s degree in science, preferably Organic or Polymer Chemistry or equivalent University Degree. PhD is a plus!
• Knowledge of SAP is helpful
• Familiar with NFPA 30 standard, OSHA regulations, Process Safety Management, EPA and SEVESO experience
• Familiar with WinCC or equivalent programs
• Experience in conducting employee Process Safety training
• Expertise with chemical process instrumentation and WinCC
• Familiar with Brilliant fulfillment / Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
• 5+ years of professional chemical industry experience

Benefits

● Life Insurance

● Paid Time Off

● AD&D Insurance

● Disability Insurance

● Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Starting Day 1!

● Paid Holidays

● Parental Leave

● Tuition Reimbursement

● Flexible Spending & Health Saving Accounts

● 401(k) Plan - 3% default contribution plus matching!

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance