Asst. Professor - Chemical Engineering jobs in Wichita, KS

Position Summary:

Safely perform liquid or solid batch type chemical operations associated with devulcanizers, batch stills, molds, fermenting tanks, steam-jacketed kettles and or reactor vessels. Handle chemicals in accordance with written or verbal instruction. Perform routine and operator level preventive maintenance and cleaning of equipment or surroundings as required. Conduct and log QA/QC of product. Work well within a team atmosphere.

Work Environment:

Chemical Manufacturing environment inside and outside of metal buildings. Employee will work in temperature extremes and in a chemical odors environment. Depending on exact position, employee may need to: Operate a forklift, tip and move 55 gallon drums weighing up to 600 pounds with a drum dolly, lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging lift and handle empty 55 gallon drums.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to successfully use heating and cooling systems per standard operating procedures and employee training
• Use exothermic and endothermic reaction training to recognize an abnormal chemical reaction situation
• Contact the proper supervisor or maintenance personnel if abnormal situation occurs
• Fill out proper mass balance after chemical reaction has been finished and final product weight has been measured
• Work with proper HSE personnel to handle any wastes generated during chemical reaction
• Proficient with required Safety & Hazmat policies, procedures and reporting.
• Maintain, inspect and clean equipment and facilities as required per standard operating procedures
• Sample, test and log results of materials and products, as required, to ensure quality and control of product.
• Blend chemical per manufacturing specifications. No substitutions or modifications without supervisor’s authorization
• Use proper container for the finished blended material, making sure all proper labeling is applied
• Verify the correct batch number is applied to the container and quality control sample is collected a properly stored
• Maintain plant facilities, tools, and other items used in the performance of day-to-day procedures
• Inventory supplies received and consumed accordingly
• Assists other workers in preparing and maintaining equipment
• Starts pumps and agitators, turns valves, or moves controls of processing equipment to admit, transfer, filter, or mix chemicals
• Follow the appropriate Hazmat clean up and disposal procedures and immediately report all spills to the Blend Facility Supervisor
• Maintain the highest levels of sanitation in order to preserve the quality of the product

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• Ability to use various power tools safely
• Basic knowledge of various pumps and valves
• Forklift Certification preferred, but not required
• Preferred welding experience

Skills & Abilities:

• Computer Skills: Have basic computer skills. Efficiently navigate a web browser, follow online instructions, type and use a mouse.
• Work Ethic: Be dependable, trustworthy, truthful, and credible in the workplace. Display a sincere desire to provide service or assistance, follow instructions, and take responsibility for own actions. Show a commitment to doing the best job possible.
• Physical Abilities: Lift and carry 100 pounds in various packaging. Tip and move 55 gallon drums, weighing up to 600 pounds, with the use of a drum dolly.

Education

• High School or better

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility