SNF is a specialty chemical group whose products, water-soluble polymers, contribute to treating, recycling, preserving water, saving energy, and reducing carbon footprint. A pioneer in soft chemistry, SNF has long been present on all continents, employing 8,150 people, including more than 2,300 in the USA. Innovation and movement toward a cleaner, less carbon-intensive world accelerates SNF's growth.

The Engineering and Production Training Program is designed to develop the trainee's engineering skills through assignments in 2 -3 of the engineering areas within SNF's operations. After the successful completion of required rotational assignments within a 1 year period, the participant will be placed in a permanent engineering position.

• The Engineering and Production Trainee will report to an area manager, supervisor, or project leader in various engineering and production areas of SNF.

• Production Engineering - Track manufacturing performance to identify, communicate and eliminate production performance issues (on-stream time, off-spec, and waste/yields) in order to continually maximize production efficiency.
• Production Supervision - Oversee the daily production operations of manufacturing unit under the direction of a area manager or supervisor.
• Project Engineering - Determine capital project specification by analyzing process design, development of material and energy balances, sizing, and specification of equipment, piping and valves.
• Equipment Engineering - Assist in generating proposals, drawing development, and fabrication management in the manufacture of polymer make-down (dispersing) equipment. As appropriate assist with field start-up and troubleshooting.
• Department Specific: Maintain the confidentiality of the Company's products, customers and proprietary information.
• Assure that SNF product performance is in compliance with all federal, state, customer, and regulatory compliance.
• Follow all company and customer safety compliance policies.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree - in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering - Required

EXPERIENCE:
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong commitment to team development.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Confident, bright, articulate, innovative, highly motivated, self-starter with a high energy level and a spirit of team effort and cooperation.
• Ability to travel on field start-up and troubleshooting of equipment.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Incidental Days
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Development & Training

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.