Chief Deputy Chemist

Job Description
Job Objective

Develops, administers, and coordinates all aspects of the company's chemical processes. Develops new product concepts including proprietary blends using both products and co-producer products. Compiles application information and supports Operations, Marketing and Sales activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Chief Deputy Chemist position with broad range of duties, including new materials development, new product development, customer interface, project management.
• Collaborates with the Chief Scientist, CEO, Board of Directors, and other officers to ensure scientific findings or developments are published and shared in a strategic manner.
• Keeps current on new developments and advances within the industry and plans for future upgrades and organizational changes.
• Keeps abreast of government regulations applicable to systems operations and ensures corporate compliance.
• Self-directed and self-managing. Able to track multiple priorities, identify needed activities and task and carry them through to completion with little oversight.
• Effectively communicate with all levels within the organization to identify needs, solve problems and product results that impact the business in a positive manner.
• Test specific samples from Field Operations to determine the best method from our products that would be useful in solving the specific need.
• Provide problem solving and technical support during projects as needed.
• Establish a working knowledge of customer processes, contaminants and chemical application through study and field work. Be able to trace process flows in the field.
• Competent in the field testing for Benzene, H2S, LEL and other contaminants.
• Responsibilities also include the critical evaluation of laboratory and field work and the presentation of these results in a clear and concise manner.
• This position requires teamwork to integrate material synthesis, processing and performance testing to develop commercial products and technologies. Close interactions with customers, including travel to customer sites, and outside technology organizations is expected.
• Provide company management with proactive guidance on future research directions.
• Must be able to convey chemical knowledge to operations/plant/mechanical staff (non-technical individuals).
• Partners with Marketing to develop content for technical presentations & workshops.
• Maintaining up-to-date awareness of activities, industry trends & government regulations, new business markets, competitor product chemistries.
• Keep abreast of government regulations applicable to systems operations and ensures corporate compliance with regulatory bodies such as REACH/CEFAS/TSCA.
• Provides chemical training on technology for new hires and advanced levels of company personnel in Operations, Sales, Planning and Safety.
• Interface with blender on product-related issues.
• Files Invention Disclosures & other intellectual property documents for new technology developments.
• Develops initiatives and interpersonal relationships within all levels of the organization to foster team culture.
• Analyzes and controls expenditures of division to conform to budgetary requirements.
• Assist organization to prepare manuals, training and technical publications.
• Treating all employees and customers with dignity, respect and courtesy.
• Work within a team environment supporting open and honest communications pursuant to furthering the business goals.
• Participate in trade shows as needed.
• Mentors sales staff & field staff on product chemistry, product usage, and chemistry principles/issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MS minimum, PhD in Organic/Inorganic Chemistry preferred.
• Strong Inorganic Chemistry background with significant plant experience.
• Plant process chemistry.
• Technical knowledge of various types of refined and unrefined hydrocarbon streams.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) with demonstrated drive and initiative.
• Must have solid grounding in Organic chemistry and its principles.
• Experience working from initial stage/development to commercialization.
• 5+ years of process/product development experience at the plant level (10-15 years' experience is ideal).
• Knowledge and track record of understanding key aspects of new compound development including kinetics, scale-up, mechanism, and identification of side reaction products.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 1-2 year time span.
• Management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• High performance teams and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values.
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in the use and application of the following software: Required: Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power Point.

Physical Requirements

• Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques required. May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.
• The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to refineries where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields, Nomex and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Specific hearing and vision abilities required by this job include good hearing and good near and distant vision.

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to dust (chemical and environmental), fumes (chemical and fluids), exhausts and highly pressurized fluids. (Respiratory protective equipment will be provided when required).

Benefits
Our Commitment to You

• Competitive and comprehensive medical, prescription drug, disability, and ancillary coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance with low-cost voluntary for employees and eligible dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) Option
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount Program
• 401(k) Savings Plan - Company matched contributions