Technical Manager - Enterprise

G-3 Chickadee; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

G-3 Chickadee is seeking a Technical Manager in Beaumont, TX, to lead technical initiatives across the Houston and Beaumont plants. The role involves providing technical guidance, managing a team, and collaborating on new product development.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering and an advanced degree in Polymer Science, along with extensive experience in technical plant management. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and process optimization efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on plant technical issues and improving plant efficiencies.
• 3 or more years of management experience.
• Preferred experience in solution and emulsion polymerizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership to the Houston and Beaumont plants.
• Manage and mentor an enterprise technical group of 6 associates.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement workflow process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Process Optimization

Chemical Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree in Polymer Science

Job description

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Technical Manager - Enterprise

Beaumont, TX, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 1064

The Technical Manager will provide technical leadership to the Houston and Beaumont plants, defining and implementing technical strategies for the sites. The role will report to the Technology Director with matrix responsibilities to the Beaumont and Houston plant managers. The role will manage an enterprise technical group supporting continuous improvement (CI) projects and new process/product development.

The Technical Manager will work with the Chemical Research and Development (R&D) organization on new product development strategies and all phases including research, trials, and scale-up/commercialization. This role will provide technical support and expertise to ensure a smooth transition of new product scale-up to the Beaumont and Houston plants.

The position will identify and provide technical leadership for development/implementation of new process technologies/automation - supporting new and/or existing products and businesses. The position will also provide technical leadership for process optimization of existing processes - Improving raw material/energy efficiencies, productivity and product quality.

• Manage / mentor enterprise technical group consisting of 6 associates
• Identify and implement CI workflow process improvements
• Evaluate alternate technologies/equipment to improve raw material/energy efficiencies, productivity, and quality
• Utilize overall asset effectiveness (OAE) and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) data to identify and evaluate alternate process/equipment to improved reliability
• Support Beaumont and Houston production units to resolve technical issues
• Provide technical guidance to the R&D organization on technology / product creation to ensure successful scale-up
• Provide technical support for alternate raw material source programs to improve security of supply or reduced cost
• Provide technical support for Process Safety Management systems

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering required

Advanced degree in polymer science required

5+ years of experience working on plant technical issues and improving plant efficiencies (10+ years preferred)

3 or more years of management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals

Understanding of chemistry fundamentals

Able to effectively lead associates

Preferred experience in solution and emulsion polymerizations