Chemical Engineer

Valmont Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmont is seeking an Engineer who will report to the Engineering Director and work on varied projects across coatings division, including capital, maintenance, process development, and R&D. The role requires 65-75% travel and collaboration with multiple functions.

Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, 3+ years experience (or 7+ with an associate), strong safety awareness, and proven ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (Chemical preferred).
• 3+ years relevant experience; or 7+ years with Associate degree; or 9+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel 65-75% of the time.
• Professional communication skills.
• Strong safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Travel 65-75% to sites domestically and internationally.
• Lead projects as manager or team leader across functions.
• Apply engineering solutions to manufacturing problems.
• Analyze and improve chemical processes for sustainability.
• Develop capital expenditure budgets and contracts.
• Coordinate CAD designs to solve engineering issues.

Skills

Project management

CAD

Safety awareness

Multi-project handling

Communication skills

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Associate Degree with 7+ years experience

MBA

Tools

CAD software

Project management software

Job description

15000 Valmont Plaza Omaha Nebraska 68154

Why Valmont

We're Here to Move the World Forward.
Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today . We are the modern workforce . Are you ready to move the world forward?

A Brief Summary of This Position

This position reports directly to the Engineering Director. The Engineer will work on many varied projects to achieve Coatings Division tactical and strategic goals, including capital, maintenance, process development, and R & D projects. The position will travel as needed to the sites to research and implement these projects. The work involves the application of engineering, project management, and financial analysis skills. Initiative and attention to details are keys to success in this position where projects are identified and managed to completion by the Engineer. Communication skills are vital to work with various functions within the Division, and the Engineer will have opportunities to learn how each of these interact for success. Opportunities for advancement include promotion within the engineering department or transfer to operations management.

Essential Functions

• Unique opportunity to use engineering skills while learning operations and financial aspects.
• This role requires 65-75% travel (internationally/domestically), including overnight stays.
• Work as a project manager and/or team leader to complete projects by coordinating with other functions, including the formation and directing of Agile teams.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering solutions to a variety of manufacturing related problems.
• Analyze and improve chemical processes to optimize for sustainability and efficiency
• Investigate innovations for chemical processes
• Assist in the development of capital expense budget plans, equipment/construction contracts, and strategic improvement plans.
• Specify new fixtures, tooling, equipment, and method modifications to improve cost, safety, and quality of products
• Design and specify process heating systems, heat exchangers, filter systems, and furnaces
• Oversee lab activities and procedures to ensure quality analytical results.
• Utilize Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) technologies to assist in engineering problem solving
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Important Details about the Role

• Safety is a critical responsibility for this role
• Ability to identify issues and take initiative to address them
• Communicate with engineering management: work/project status, and impediments hindering work
• Effectively communicate with multiple levels and functions within the company
• Willingness to engage and interact with production sites and personnel; must have a consistent physical presence on shop floors
• Willingness to help with project installation, including "hands-on" interactions
• Diligent work ethic to pay attention to details and maintain documentation for future reference.
• Support global operations as needed

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities): 6-12 bullets

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering field. (Chemical Engineer preferred)
• Three (3)+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 7+ years relevant experience or 9+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge and expertise in manufacturing process and equipment
• The ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced working environment
• Proven track record of continuous improvement results
• Ability to travel 65-75% of the time
• Ability to communicate and interact with others in a professional manner
• Must have a high awareness for safety.
• Must be a person of passion and integrity who has the drive to excel and deliver results

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications

• Five (5) years of previous experience in a Mechanical/Mechanical Design/ Chemical Engineering or related position
• Three (3) years of previous experience as a project manager and/or engineering team leader
• The ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions
• MBA

Working Environment and Physical Efforts

• Work is performed in an office setting and in the operations. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings.
• Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or fee