Requisition ID: 123842 
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

Goodyear. More Driven.

 

 

 

Primary Purpose of Position:

 

The chemical engineer will develop technical proficiency and apply good engineering practices in assigned process areas at the Houston facility.  This position will collect, analyze, and report on plant process performance and work closely with operations and maintenance on plant continuous improvement efforts.
 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Technical Support - Routinely interfaces with operations and maintenance teams to stay current with day-to-day activities.  Provides troubleshooting to address process and equipment concerns.  Utilizes process data to support continuous improvement efforts.

Quality Management - Investigates and determines corrective actions for incidents impacting product quality.  Performs scheduled process quality internal audits and presents findings.  Maintains operating work instructions and procedures for designated areas.  Coodinates raw material and finished product trials.

Project Management - Provides technical support for small capital project work in designated areas.  Utilizes capital project charter to acquire necessary approvals and maintain adequate communication.  Specifies necessary operating conditions.  Works with the Engineering Department to design equipment according to Recognized And Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP).  Measures business impact following project implementation.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Support - Provides technical support for accurate risk assessment of plant processes.  Provides technical support for the safe handling of raw materials.  Identifies and pursues actions that reduce plant environmental footprint.

 

Education

Bachelor’s degree Engineering (Chemical preferred) 

 

Experience:

At least 2+ years' experience as an engineer in a chemical manufacturing process is required

Experience in working with multidisciplinary technical associates to achieve cost effective goals.

Project management experience preferred.

 

 

Knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

Ability to lead and influence without direct authority.

Embraces collaboration and teamwork in achieving business goals and objectives.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Knowledge of statistical analysis and other continuous improvement tools.

 

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 71,000 people and manufactures its products in 55 facilities in 22 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

 

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