Senior Scientist- Technical Service

Job DescriptionINEOS has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist Tech Support to join our Pigments business.INEOS Pigments is one of the largest producers of titanium dioxide in North America and the leading producer of titanium chemicals. We operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing complex with leading technology and more than 45 years of manufacturing excellence. We supply a complete range of TiO2 products for the most demanding end use applications. Our global supply chain network coupled with our local sales network will deliver products around the world. We are committed to providing you with the best products, the best service and the best value.Job ObjectiveThe Senior Scientist Tech Support role provides technical support to the Commercial, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and R&D functions to enhance value to the business. This position maintains a deep understanding of INEOS Pigments customer's formulated products, manufacturing processes, and the performance requirements of their product in service. The Senior Scientist Tech Support will understand customer and market sector requirements. The position applies laboratory techniques, which require the use of judgment in selecting alternatives, to performs specific technical components of a larger project. Responsible for the outputs of laboratory studies to establish and maintain a strong and positive market presence for INEOS Pigments' products.Key Responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to:Provides routine applications work, technical support and advice to Customers, Commercial, Supply Chain, and R&D colleaguesDeepens understanding of customers formulated products, manufacturing processes and product performance requirementsApplies specialist knowledge to investigate and identify solutions to a range of customer product performance issues and work across T&I to provide applications expertise to New Product Development programsTranslate fundamental knowledge of INEOS Pigments' technologies to the development of new applications and the identification of new market platformsLeads and coordinates specific project and investigatory activities as part of a cross functional team. Translate ideas and concepts into detailed technical work plansEvaluates, selects, and applies a range of scientific techniques and processes, adapting to needs of specific investigationsPlans and oversees the work of junior professionals and technicians in specific assignmentsUnderstand safety and environmental goals and objectives for the plant and departmentChampion and promote a strong safety culture ensuring adherence to the INEOS Pigments Safety and Behavioral Principles and Life Saving RulesLead or participate in cross-functional project teamsParticipate in HAZOP & PHA reviewsDevelop Product Data Sheets and SpecificationsWork with various functional teams, including Safety, Process Engineering, R&D, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and DistributionAssist Manufacturing in troubleshooting production issues by bringing perspective representative of customers' interestsQualifications:Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.A minimum of eight (8) years of demonstrated working experience in a commercial or manufacturing environment with preference in technical service, applications development and/or research and development activitiesCandidate must be flexible, proactive, and professional, with experience in market discovery, applications development, and technologies related to Pigment applications such as coatings formulation and testing and plastics compounding and processing.Proficiency in MS Office, SAP, Excel, MinitabProficient oral and written communication skillsAbility to work with multi-disciplinary teams and across different locationsAbility to travel 25% of the timeAbility to work independently and on teamsAbility to multi-task and prioritize appropriatelyDisplay sound judgment and attention to detailExcellent analytical skillsStrong project management and planning skillsKnowledgeable about chemical process operations and distribution issuesComfortable working with sophisticated IT products at the user level

Created: 2025-01-14