The Technical Manager will provide technical leadership to the Houston and Beaumont plants, defining and implementing technical strategies for the sites. The role will report to the Technology Director with matrix responsibilities to the Beaumont and Houston plant managers. The role will manage an enterprise technical group supporting continuous improvement (CI) projects and new process/product development.

The Technical Manager will work with the Chemical Research and Development (R&D) organization on new product development strategies and all phases including research, trials, and scale-up/commercialization. This role will provide technical support and expertise to ensure a smooth transition of new product scale-up to the Beaumont and Houston plants.

The position will identify and provide technical leadership for development/implementation of new process technologies/automation - supporting new and/or existing products and businesses. The position will also provide technical leadership for process optimization of existing processes - Improving raw material/energy efficiencies, productivity and product quality.

• Manage / mentor enterprise technical group consisting of 6 associates
• Identify and implement CI workflow process improvements
• Evaluate alternate technologies/equipment to improve raw material/energy efficiencies, productivity, and quality
• Utilize overall asset effectiveness (OAE) and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) data to identify and evaluate alternate process/equipment to improved reliability
• Support Beaumont and Houston production units to resolve technical issues
• Provide technical guidance to the R&D organization on technology / product creation to ensure successful scale-up
• Provide technical support for alternate raw material source programs to improve security of supply or reduced cost
• Provide technical support for Process Safety Management systems

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering required

Advanced degree in polymer science preferred

5+ years of experience working on plant technical issues and improving plant efficiencies (10+ years preferred)

3 or more years of management experience

Project management experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals

Understanding of chemistry fundamentals

Able to effectively lead associates

Preferred experience in solution and emulsion polymerizations