Chemical Process Engineer

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About Cobalt and Specialty Materials

Mastering the cobalt value chain.  Umicore’s expertise covers the sourcing, production, and distribution of cobalt and nickel products.  Umicore’s materials are at the heart of products we use every day such as rechargeable batteries, tools, paints, and tires.  Our recycling and refining processes give new life to cobalt and other metals and reduce environmental impacts.  To meet the demands of our customers we cannot stand still.  We need to find new ways of doing things, discover new solutions and develop new ideas. Which is where you come in.  

What you will be doing

As our Chemical Process Engineer, you will be responsible for managing all technological aspects of chemical production projects from feasibility determinations to commercialization.  You will also facilitate continuous improvement through optimization of manufacturing processes to promote safety, improve yield, and lower costs.  Specifically, you will:

• Provide technical expertise in the development of new commercial activities, working with the Commercial Manager and procurement teams to analyze opportunities and develop new production processes;
• Analyze current processes and data, developing methods to improve processes in terms of safety, yields, and reduction of costs and/or wastes;
• Provide process technical support on all CAPEX and improvement projects;
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related production issues;
• Train production operators on new processes and products;
• Other duties as needed.

Who we are looking for

Our success is based on individuals who are ready to make the most of their skills and prepared to tackle any challenges they face.  For this position, we'll be looking for:

• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical engineering, or comparable skills, knowledge, and expertise gained through relevant work experience;  
• Prefer minimum of 2 years of experience in chemical processing production; 
• Technical competence in inorganic chemistry, chemical processes, and chemical processing equipment;
• Experience with metal based inorganic chemistry is a plus;
• Experience executing risk analysis (PHA, HAZOP); 
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and develop new ideas and initiatives, and turn ideas into practical working system and procedures; and,
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

Additional information

We offer competitive compensation with a generous allowance for vacation and sick time.  Our benefits package is top notch, including a 401K Plan with employer matching and profit-sharing eligibility, company paid life insurance and short/long term disability insurance, two health insurance options, dental insurance, vision insurance, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, accident insurance, wellness programs, and education reimbursement.  We also recognize 12 paid holidays per year.

Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This position is located at our Palm Commodities International, LLC facility in LaVergne, TN.  The facility is a Drug-Free Workplace, and pre-employment drug testing is a prerequisite to hire.

If you need assistance applying for this position, please contact Palm HR at HR@palminc.com.

IF OUR KNOW-HOW CAN PRODUCE COBALT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS FOR CERAMICS, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO