Company:

INEOS Nitriles

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

Organizational context and job purpose

INEOS Nitriles is a global chemicals business with sales volume of 1200 kte and revenue in excess of $3 billion. The Nitriles business has 2 manufacturing operations in the US and 1 in Europe along with offices and headquarters in Rolle, Switzerland and Aurora, Illinois near Chicago. The Nitriles Business primary products include acrylonitrile, hydrogen cyanide, and acetonitrile. Additionally, Nitriles also has a manufacturing operation that produces catalyst for internal use at the Lima Site, globally within Ineos, and for other Acrylonitrile producers.

The Total Quality Management System shall be incorporated into all job activities. All job activities should be executed in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the INEOS 20 Principles.

This role is a senior technical position in INEOS Nitriles Technology and is considered to be the Process Chemistry Asset Manager. The incumbent reports to the Technology Director and has global responsibility for providing expert chemistry consultation and support to manufacturing and for developing new or improved process chemistry in support of Nitriles manufacturing sites and licensees.

The individual in this position must be a results-oriented self-starter with the ability to interface and influence effectively beyond the immediate workgroup, whether at our plants or at licensee plants, on capital projects or with the business teams. Must be skilled in effectively using informal power and influence to achieve results (as opposed to formal authority). Must be able to develop and sell ideas related to current and significant issues and be able to understand and convey the business value of those ideas. Must be able to work within the context and discipline of a project management system and drive projects rapidly to decisions and implementation. Must be able to work effectively in a variety of roles within cross-functional project teams.

Success in this position will require (1) the ability to bridge a understanding of the process and catalyst technology with practical plant and capital project support skills and (2) the capacity to seamlessly integrate with plant and project teams to drive implementation of process and catalyst improvements, (3) the ability to develop technical skills in others, (4) the ability ensure that this process knowledge is appropriately captured within the Nitriles organization.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

ACCOUNTABILITY 1:

Provide expert level process chemistry support to manufacturing sites and licensees.

Leads and provides process chemistry support to the manufacturing sites and licensees to deliver best in class performance.
Evaluates and implements common opportunities across manufacturing sites to enhance value through networking with commercial, manufacturing, and technology teams.
Evaluates opportunities, utilizes problem solving skills, and has a proven track record of providing innovative solutions that add business value.
Provides high quality technical support to manufacturing sites and licensees.
Develops and mentors new technologists to build the technical capability of the business.

ACCOUNTABILITY 2:

Leadership of the Nitriles process chemistry technology program:

Leads the fouling reduction and recovery efficiency improvement programs for the manufacturing sites.
Champions development and implementation of innovative and leading-edge technology.
Provides technical leadership and makes a significant contribution to the businesses through innovative solutions to complex issues.
Participates in the technology portfolio management process to prioritize process improvements including assessment of benefits and risk.
Provides solid judgment in the economic assessment of new processes or process improvements.
Provides expert input into the assessment of competitor technologies, capabilities, and impact.
Leads best practice and use of Knowledge Management processes and tools.
Ensures the capture and transfer of knowledge among Nitriles technologists.
Writes and co-authors invention disclosures and patent proposals that protect the core technology and ensures its future trajectory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contributes strategic and tactical business impact through development and implementation process chemistry-related technology.
Has global impact in Nitriles and through consulting with other INEOS businesses.
Contributes to INEOS Technologies catalyst development program through development and application of kinetic model(s) for ammoxidation.
Provides high quality technical support to manufacturing sites and licensees, expert input into the assessment of competitor technologies, capabilities, and impact.
Leads best practice and use of Knowledge Management processes and tools and demonstrates proper SHE practices by example.
Manages work prioritization and assignments of other chemists/technicians.

Skills & Knowledge Required

Education/Experience

PhD Chemistry required.
A minimum of 15 years successful work experience in technology or manufacturing with demonstrated delivery of value is required.

Skills/Competencies

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Possesses a high level of process chemistry and acrylonitrile process expertise and is recognized as an authority within the company and across the industry.
Demonstrates use of project management processes.
Possesses a solid understanding of both business and technical objectives and strategies.
Demonstrates solid technical leadership and networking skills to deliver BU and cross-BU value.

BEHAVIORAL SKILLS

Provides Safety Leadership by example.
Demonstrates HSE sensitivity which includes an understanding of the HSE requirements in the design or modification processes.
Maintains personal integrity and ethical behavior.
Communicates proactively with technology and manufacturing team members and stakeholders. This includes delivery on the ‘no surprise’ promise and celebration of successes.
Effectively uses informal power and influence to achieve results (as opposed to formal authority).
Demonstrates solid performance in the use of Knowledge Management processes and tools.
Fosters collaboration broadly across the Function and broader organization.
Demonstrates the ability to consult with other Petrochemical Segment Business Units.
Self-Development: Continues to sharpen and develop technical and leadership skills (e.g., influence, leadership style, communication, vision).
Seeks out and shares best practices: Always looks for broader applications, benchmarks with intent to find best in class practices, leverages personal networks (internal and external) to add value.
Embraces change and positively challenges the “status quo”.
Proactively and positively manages conflict.

Expected Salary Range:

$143,612.00 - $149,659.00 based on skills and experience

Our culture is one of honesty and integrity with an emphasis on safety, health and environmental performance.On our team, people are acknowledged for embracing new practices that help create real value for customers.

Process Chemistry Scientist