Lead Chemical Process Engineer at Tremco Construction Products Group in Columbus, Georgia

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION



Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.'s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.


GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring safety, maintaining product quality, and enhancing process efficiency in a chemical production environment. Additionally, this role emphasizes promoting a LEAN culture and requires active involvement in on-floor operations as well as spearheading significant projects related to process equipment.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategize and innovate safety management, resolving high-level issues in collaboration with shift supervisors.

• Lead comprehensive Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and Job Safety Analyses (JSA).

• Identify, analyze, and spearhead initiatives to mitigate complex safety concerns.

• Expertly manage DAKOTA software for comprehensive compliance, incident reporting, and safety management.

• Champion the development and implementation of "standard work" practices, leading the LEAN culture.

• Oversee Engineering Tier activities and accountability boards, and lead daily GEMBA Walks for advanced education and communication.

• Drive productivity improvement by strategically eliminating non-value-added activities using advanced engineering principles.

• Ensure equipment efficiency at the highest levels, participate in the facility Quality Improvement Council (QIC), and provide expert quality training to operators.

• Lead and ensure the successful completion of high-impact process equipment projects.

• Act as a key member of the facility's Quality Improvement Council (QIC), leading initiatives to identify root causes and prevent future customer complaints.

• Manage large-scale projects with substantial budgets.

• Serve as a senior mentor to less experienced engineers, guiding them in complex projects and career development.

• 4-year degree in engineering.

• 7+ years of experience.

• Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, taste, smell, and lift up to 25 lbs.

• Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.