Overview

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and had 2023 net sales of $10.9 billion. For more information about Celanese Corporation and its product offerings, visit www.celanese.com.

Responsibilities

Chemical Technologist – Polyester Polymerization

Celanese Polymer Products Canada Company needs an Associate Investigator at their Kingston, ON polymerization hub within Technology & Innovation (T&I) in the Celanese Engineered Polymers Division. Celanese has a rich 100+ year history and is now a global technology and specialty materials company with a focus on safety, innovation, productivity, culture, performance, and results. Our vision is to “Improving the world and everyday life through our people, chemistry and innovation.”

This position is located at: 461 FRONT RD., Kingston, ON K7L 5A5, Canada

An Associate Investigator (AI) provides support to Scientists/Engineers by completing routine and non-routine experimental trials in pilot plants, process labs, and plant production areas. Kingston site executes polymerization/processing operations (e.g., autoclaves, compounding, extrusion, molding) and commonly used test procedures (physical, mechanical, heat ageing, chemical resistance) and analytical analyses for a variety of polymer chemistries.

We are looking for an energetic person that works well in a team environment, who is passionate about their work and highly motivated to achieve their goals and continuously expand their knowledge and experiences. This person will take on the role of Associate Investigator in a research organization focused on process and application development in the engineered materials sector requiring the willingness to be flexible and have a learn/teach mindset. Celanese is committed to fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace with opportunities for collaboration, development, and leadership.

The individual will have the responsibility to support a variety of projects and help to move them forward in a safe and efficient way that ensures the team is meeting timelines and milestones established through our business processes.

In this role, the candidate will work with a technical team to conduct experimental programs in laboratory apparatus or in pilot plant processes to establish basic data for scale-up and product development.

The Process Technologist works in a lab setting and control room with a climate-controlled environment. They work with 4 to 5 other process technologists on a daily basis, as well as 42 other staff from other teams/departments, depending on the task or situation. The process technologist will run the pilot plan, interact with scientists, chemists, engineers using operating instructions. They will update procedures, will be a part of the committees and work on continuous improvement.

Education Required

• Minimum: Community college diploma (3-year)

• Or 5 years of equivalent working experience in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Technologist supporting multiple PIs in project experimental planning for resources, equipment and materials needs, scheduling, Operating Instructions (OI) reviews, Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) matters
• Utilize technical skills and knowledge to support experimental programs and lead a group of operators in completing tasks during pilot plant operations as well as to coach and mentor other team members so they can be effective contributors to the operations group
• Scale up Pilot Plant crew member and control room operator (knowledge of pilot plant operation both hands-on operation & materials handling as well as process control operation is an asset)
• Work within a technical project team and/or lead small special projects as an individual
• Previous experience to conduct hands-on work pertaining to polymerization/processing operations is an asset
• Experience with lab glassware experimental setups is an asset
• When needed, designing one-of specialized test set up, setting up the equipment, and conducting long term testing

• Becoming thoroughly familiar with site operational practices in the areas of EHS, maintenance and equipment support needs, sourcing of materials, shipping and receiving, chemical inventory management, aware of who/where to reach out to appropriate to issues at hand, process hazard analyzes, etc.
• Potential travel to Celanese sites, Supplier, Customer, and/or Toller facilities to support projects and manufacturing operations
• Strong documentation and communication skills that include both operating parameters and experimental observations as well as share findings to their team efficiently and effectively via verbally; written; presentations
• As the work continually evolves, flexibility will be required in terms of willingness to take on different work and to be flexible in work schedules (e.g., some periods of shiftwork or holidays/weekends may be required)

Qualifications

Education Required

• Minimum: Community college diploma (3-year)

• Or 5 years of equivalent working experience in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or similar.

Skill Requirements

• Strong organizational, time management and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish networks through customers, contractors and suppliers
• Ability to read and understand process and instrumentation diagrams
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Outstanding safety awareness, an overall mechanical ability, with enhanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Mechanically-inclined
• Multi-skills / well-rounded. Experience working in various environments on different types of projects, equipment, etc.
• Experience with stainless steel, piping
• Must understand different types of tools and how to use them.
• Always ready for changes and adjustments
• Willingness to accept new challenges in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work with diverse teams
• Knowledgeable across range of polymer chemistries is an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work on multiple tasks with limited supervision and significant time constraints
• Computer skills and the effective use of Microsoft Office products relating to data manipulation and report generation are required

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of the FactoryTalk® program for pilot plant process control is an asset
• Experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Process Laboratory, and/or Pilot Plant operation is an asset.
• Experience with polymerization is an asset.
• Process control experience is an asset
• Equipment maintenance is an asset.

Celanese is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Recent graduates and experienced candidates will be considered. This is a salaried full-time role with benefits.

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For more information about Celanese, please visit our website at http://www.celanese.com