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Ultium Cells
Chemical Engineer
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What they do
An Operations and Maintenance Specialist works for a production plant or manufacturer. They may direct and coordinate the daily operations and maintenance of a facility in collaboration with leadership. May assist in establishing new system processes, such as improving production cost, product quality, policy and procedure implementation, material and inventory utilization, and operation efficiency.
$72,550 / year median in Tennessee
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Ultium Cells Overview:
- Ultium Cells is a joint venture lithium-Ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors.
Job Responsibilities:
+ Provide chemical engineering support for the facility, focusing on the Solvent Recovery Process and Central Electrolyte Storage System + Developing and implementing safe work practices for employees working with hazardous material. + Developing and implementing work instructions, such as Task Instruction sheets and Safe operating Procedures + Develop and Implement procedures for Solvent Recovery Process quality control + Ensure all Ultium safety policies and procedures are followed by contractors and internal resources + Work with facilities maintenance department to help coordinate preventative maintenance, emergency maintenance and improvement projects on facilities systems + Work with cross functional production groups to ensure process deliverables are met + Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers for commissioning tasks, troubleshooting and problem solving + Manage and review support documentation, with facilities supervisors and operators, for chemical related processes + Provide troubleshooting support to facilities systems + Provide input in early stages of construction for chemically related processes + Execute projects within budget and complete on schedule. Coordinate project implementation with plant departments to insure no unplanned production disruptions + Support Lean Manufacturing principles in the Facilities group, focusing on eliminating waste and increasing quality + Monitoring and testing processes related to production + Develop scope documents and write purchase requests for all contracts required for above stated work. + Develop PPE, chemical, and spare parts Min/Max Quantities for all facility chemical processes + Work with other Ultium Facility teams to relay appropriate information across all three sitesQualifications and Competencies:
- + Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering + 3 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred + Working knowledge of Absorption processes and Vacuum Distillation processes, preferred + Experience working with large scale chemical storage + Project management experience + Effective communication skills + Ability to develop reports and present findings + Leadership capabilities + Willingness to learn new processes/systems + Problem solving skills + Experience working with outside contractors and original equipment manufacturers + Experience in a union environment + Some weekend work and overtime may be required •Total Rewards Information•We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals.
- Ultium Cells LLC is an
Equal Opportunity Employer:
- We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.