CHEMIST SR

Cemex•Riverview, FL

10d

About The Position

The Senior Chemist/Engineer uses knowledge of CEMEX materials—including cement, cementitious materials, raw materials, and concrete admixtures—to support CEMEX operations. The role helps improve product performance and manufacturing processes, troubleshoot quality problems, and investigate materials to develop improved products. It also supports technical service managers through laboratory work to address field-related issues. The position performs chemical testing and supervises physical testing of CEMEX materials, checks the accuracy of junior staff’s work, and trains junior staff. The work is mostly indoors in a temperature-controlled environment, though dusty conditions may occur at times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or a related field.
Six years of experience in CEMEX materials; this requirement may be reduced with postgraduate studies in the area.
Specialized knowledge of CEMEX materials, their manufacturing processes, chemistry, and performance.
Analytical skills and ability to solve complex problems.
Ability to set up new, complex equipment and develop testing procedures for it.
Ability to direct the work of exempt employees.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or Ph.D. in a CEMEX materials area.

Responsibilities

Take charge of personal safety in day-to-day activities.
Perform chemical tests on CEMEX materials, including XRF, XRD, microscopy, and laser particle-size analysis.
Supervise physical testing of CEMEX materials.
Supervise the accuracy of junior staff’s work.
Train junior staff on CEMEX materials.
Support operations in improving product performance and manufacturing processes, troubleshooting quality problems, and investigating materials to develop improved products.
Support technical service managers with laboratory work to solve field-related issues.
Develop testing methods and procedures for new, complex equipment.
Research relevant literature and create or correct reports in a timely manner.
Mentor and teach other CTC staff, promote teamwork, and communicate with other CEMEX laboratories or scientific institutions.
Represent CTC in outside meetings and interact with CEMEX directors without supervision.