Director Research & Technology, Magnolia, Arkansas Site
Magnolia, AR Magnolia, AR Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$126K - $160K a year Estimated:
$126K - $160K a year 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago Are you inspired by what's next? So are we.
When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow.
You will play a role in powering many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics.
We are putting innovation to work to improve people's lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Job Description Albemarle Corporation is currently seeking a candidate to manage and direct the Specialties Research and Technology (R&T) group at our Magnolia, Arkansas facility.
The position also includes responsibility for managing a smaller R&T team at our New Johnsonville, TN site.
The R&T group develops and executes projects to materially improve existing processes, leads plant debottleneck efforts, leads troubleshooting for any major process issues with existing processes, supports process design for continuity capital projects, and participates in the introduction of new products.
This Specialties R&T Director role will lead an organization of 20-25 people that are tasked with fulfilling the responsibilities of the R&T group.
The group consists mostly of process/chemical engineers, but also includes 2 Ph.
D.
research chemists.
This position reports to the Senior Director of Plant Process Technology for the Specialties GBU.
Role and
Responsibilities:
Manage and lead performance of an organization of 20-25 people, including both chemical/process engineers and research chemists.
Maintain HS&E excellence for the team, inclusive of day-to-day HS&E performance as well as execution of project scopes which meet Albemarle HS&E expectations for new projects.
Lead R&T projects through all stages of the Albemarle Project Process (FEL1 Evaluate, FEL2 Select, FEL3 Define, Execute, and Operate).
This includes ideation that brings forward new feasible ideas to consider for the R&T project pipeline.
Lead successful execution of R&T project portfolio which materially impact the capacity, cost position, quality, and sustainability of various operating units.
Support capital project process design needs for continuity of operations projects.
Provide base level of technical support for operating units in the areas of PHA support, troubleshooting assistance, PSV evaluations, etc.
) Forecast, track, and manage the yearly budget for the organization.
Act as the central point person to balance competing priorities and requests that will come from the management of multiple organizations (R&T, Operations, Maintenance, HS&E, Business, Engineering, Human Resources, etc.
).
Routinely communicate progress of active programs to senior leaders in all manner of forms (video conferences, in-person presentations, written updates, entries into project tracking tools, etc.
).
Ensure the organization's personnel are adequately trained and developed through onboarding, mentoring, training plans, performance evaluations, goal setting, development profiles, etc.
Continual development of your professional skillset.
Travel for this role normally should be up to 25%.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
B.
S.
in Chemical Engineering with minimum 10 years of chemical industry experience or Ph.
D.
in Chemical Engineering with minimum 8 years of chemical industry experience.
Strong safety mindset.
Preferred Skills Proven experience managing and leading a team of direct reports.
Proven history of successfully leading multiple large capital projects of greater than $10 million.
Strong command of chemical engineering and chemistry fundamentals.
Proven examples of developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Experience in commercial scale-up of new product processes from either bench-to-pilot scale or pilot-to-commercial scale.
Experience with software in the areas of process simulation, statistical, multivariate analysis, etc.
Experience in process design of a multitude of unit operations.
Experience in commissioning and starting up new processes and process equipment.
Initiative, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Plant operations experience.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Choose to unlock your full POTENTIAL.
Apply today.
Albemarle Corporation is currently seeking a candidate to manage and direct the Specialties Research and Technology (R&T) group at our Magnolia, Arkansas facility.
The position also includes responsibility for managing a smaller R&T team at our New Johnsonville, TN site.
The R&T group develops and executes projects to materially improve existing processes, leads plant debottleneck efforts, leads troubleshooting for any major process issues with existing processes, supports process design for continuity capital projects, and participates in the introduction of new products.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$126K - $160K a year Estimated:
$126K - $160K a year 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago Are you inspired by what's next? So are we.
When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow.
You will play a role in powering many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics.
We are putting innovation to work to improve people's lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.
Job Description Albemarle Corporation is currently seeking a candidate to manage and direct the Specialties Research and Technology (R&T) group at our Magnolia, Arkansas facility.
The position also includes responsibility for managing a smaller R&T team at our New Johnsonville, TN site.
The R&T group develops and executes projects to materially improve existing processes, leads plant debottleneck efforts, leads troubleshooting for any major process issues with existing processes, supports process design for continuity capital projects, and participates in the introduction of new products.
This Specialties R&T Director role will lead an organization of 20-25 people that are tasked with fulfilling the responsibilities of the R&T group.
The group consists mostly of process/chemical engineers, but also includes 2 Ph.
D.
research chemists.
This position reports to the Senior Director of Plant Process Technology for the Specialties GBU.
Role and
Responsibilities:
Manage and lead performance of an organization of 20-25 people, including both chemical/process engineers and research chemists.
Maintain HS&E excellence for the team, inclusive of day-to-day HS&E performance as well as execution of project scopes which meet Albemarle HS&E expectations for new projects.
Lead R&T projects through all stages of the Albemarle Project Process (FEL1 Evaluate, FEL2 Select, FEL3 Define, Execute, and Operate).
This includes ideation that brings forward new feasible ideas to consider for the R&T project pipeline.
Lead successful execution of R&T project portfolio which materially impact the capacity, cost position, quality, and sustainability of various operating units.
Support capital project process design needs for continuity of operations projects.
Provide base level of technical support for operating units in the areas of PHA support, troubleshooting assistance, PSV evaluations, etc.
) Forecast, track, and manage the yearly budget for the organization.
Act as the central point person to balance competing priorities and requests that will come from the management of multiple organizations (R&T, Operations, Maintenance, HS&E, Business, Engineering, Human Resources, etc.
).
Routinely communicate progress of active programs to senior leaders in all manner of forms (video conferences, in-person presentations, written updates, entries into project tracking tools, etc.
).
Ensure the organization's personnel are adequately trained and developed through onboarding, mentoring, training plans, performance evaluations, goal setting, development profiles, etc.
Continual development of your professional skillset.
Travel for this role normally should be up to 25%.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
B.
S.
in Chemical Engineering with minimum 10 years of chemical industry experience or Ph.
D.
in Chemical Engineering with minimum 8 years of chemical industry experience.
Strong safety mindset.
Preferred Skills Proven experience managing and leading a team of direct reports.
Proven history of successfully leading multiple large capital projects of greater than $10 million.
Strong command of chemical engineering and chemistry fundamentals.
Proven examples of developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
Experience in commercial scale-up of new product processes from either bench-to-pilot scale or pilot-to-commercial scale.
Experience with software in the areas of process simulation, statistical, multivariate analysis, etc.
Experience in process design of a multitude of unit operations.
Experience in commissioning and starting up new processes and process equipment.
Initiative, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
Plant operations experience.
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
Choose to unlock your full POTENTIAL.
Apply today.
Albemarle Corporation is currently seeking a candidate to manage and direct the Specialties Research and Technology (R&T) group at our Magnolia, Arkansas facility.
The position also includes responsibility for managing a smaller R&T team at our New Johnsonville, TN site.
The R&T group develops and executes projects to materially improve existing processes, leads plant debottleneck efforts, leads troubleshooting for any major process issues with existing processes, supports process design for continuity capital projects, and participates in the introduction of new products.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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