Chemical Engineer

Valmont Industries, Inc. • Omaha, NE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chemical Engineer reports directly to the Engineering Director and works on varied projects supporting the Coatings Division’s tactical and strategic goals. Projects may include capital, maintenance, process development, and research and development. The role applies engineering, project management, and financial analysis skills, with responsibility for identifying projects and managing them through completion. Travel to company sites is required to research and implement projects, including international and domestic travel of approximately 65–75% of the time. The position offers opportunities to learn operations and financial functions, and advancement may include promotion within engineering or transfer to operations management.

The Engineer coordinates projects with other functions, sometimes forming and directing Agile teams; evaluates engineering solutions to manufacturing problems; analyzes and improves chemical processes for sustainability and efficiency; and investigates process innovations. The position also supports capital planning, contracts, equipment and process improvements, process-system design, laboratory oversight, and engineering problem solving using CAD. Safety, initiative, detailed documentation, communication, and consistent interaction with production sites are important aspects of the role. Work takes place in both an office and operations environment, including regular presence on plant shop floors and possible hands-on involvement in project installations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering; Chemical Engineering is preferred. Alternatively, an associate degree with 7 or more years of relevant experience, or 9 or more years of relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience for candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge and expertise in manufacturing processes and equipment.
• 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 professionally.
• High awareness of safety.
• Passion, integrity, and drive to excel and deliver results.
• Ability to identify issues and take initiative to address them.
• Willingness to engage with production sites and personnel and to help with project installation.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of previous experience in a Mechanical, Mechanical Design, Chemical Engineering, or related position.
• Three years of previous experience as a project manager and/or engineering team leader.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and follow work instructions.
• MBA.

Responsibilities

• Manage and/or lead projects, coordinating with other functions and forming and directing Agile teams as needed.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering solutions to manufacturing-related problems.
• Analyze and improve chemical processes to optimize sustainability and efficiency.
• Investigate innovations for chemical processes.
• Assist in developing capital expense budget plans, equipment and construction contracts, and strategic improvement plans.
• Specify fixtures, tooling, equipment, and method modifications to improve product cost, safety, and quality.
• Design and specify process heating systems, heat exchangers, filter systems, and furnaces.
• Oversee laboratory activities and procedures to ensure quality analytical results.
• Use Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) technologies to assist with engineering problem solving.
• Travel to sites to research and implement projects and support global operations as needed.
• Communicate project status and impediments to engineering management, and work effectively with multiple company levels and functions.
• Maintain a consistent physical presence on shop floors and assist with project installation, including hands-on interactions.
• Maintain detailed documentation and observe safety responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, including maternity leave.
• Work Life Support.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
• Voluntary programs, including tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, and mortgage services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level