Pilot Plant Engineer

Ashland has an exciting opportunity for a Chemical Engineer to join our Process Technology Team at our Calvert City, KY location. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company and the global R&D function. This position will report to the Group Leader of the Pilot Plant and Catalyst Testing Lab.

Responsibilities Include

• Lead process development and scale-up projects of specialty products developed through the R&D innovation program
• Develop and evaluate alternative process options to facilitate decisions on product and process feasibility
• Direct technicians in the pilot plant to define process capability and evaluate process options
• Participate in plant trials to demonstrate and commercialize new products and processes
• Summarize and interpret process and analytical data
• Document and transfer new process technology to manufacturing
• Evaluate heterogeneous catalyst performance in laboratory scale flow reactors for various processes
• Maintain and modify bench scale process and laboratory equipment
• Comply with company procedural guidelines, laboratory procedures, and safety programs

Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering is required
• Ideal candidate has 0-5 years of experience in chemical manufacturing, catalyst generation and operations and/or process research
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Commitment to safe practices in all aspects of job

Preferred Skills

• Displays initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities
• Familiarity with basic process control instrumentation
• Proficient in PC usage and Microsoft Office software
• Knowledge of gas chromatography and other analytical equipment is beneficial
• Understands chemical handling procedures and the use of Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Knowledge of organic synthesis and experience handling organic solutions, organic solvents and flammable gases is desirable

Calvert City, KY is located in Western Kentucky and sits in close proximity to Kentucky Lake known for some of the best recreational boating and bass fishing in the U.S.