Career Area:
Engineering
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Description
Caterpillar's Advanced Materials Technology (AMT) is currently seeking an experienced Chemist or Chemical Engineer focused on manufacturing support of Caterpillar's chemical management program supporting all East Peoria manufacturing complexes (Bldg BB, HH, KK, LL, & SS). In this role you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to develop and implement complex manufacturing operations and support sophisticated machines and related equipment.
Job Duties
Provide technical support to ensure a safe and robust chemical management program is developed and implemented.
Lead team (12 tech / $1.2M) supporting EP campus, as well as co-ownership of 100+ SW Docs, SJP & Safety documents.
Coordinate lab testing (3000+/yr) of 100+ in-use chemicals and lubricants, analyze and communicate test results.
Manage annual chemical spend (>$1M annual spend), including budget reporting and goal setting.
Ownership of fluids reclamation and recycling program, enabling Caterpillar Sustainability initiatives
Ownership of 44 Chemical Engineering Specs including annual reviews and revisions
Collaborate with EHS departments on new products as well as completing the associated risk mitigation plans. Responsible for chemical safety and hygiene (100+ MSDS), investigates all chemical related Near Misses incidents.
Introduction, troubleshooting & validation of new products and processes to alleviate PQVC bottlenecks such as rust, product shortages, etc...
Lead projects to address operational issues including ergonomic/safety risks, quality concerns, efficiency and cost savings improvements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university
5 years' experience supporting manufacturing operations
3 years' experience with chemical lab testing procedures, chemical usage and maintenance
Top Candidates will also have
Advanced Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Degree
Demonstrated experience of lean manufacturing engineering concepts and principles
Previous experience leading a team or project
Good written and oral communication skills
Additional Information
The location for this position is East Peoria, IL.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position may require up to 10% travel.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .
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