Chemical Engineer Staff Specialist

Description

Designs chemical plant equipment and devises processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetics, plastics, detergents, cement, and paper and pulp. Conducts research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes. Designs, plans layout, and has oversight for personnel engaged in constructing, controlling, and improving equipment for carrying out chemical processes on a commercial scale. Determines most effective arrangement of operations, such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation, and polymerization. May have oversight for personnel controlling equipment such as condensers, absorption and evaporation towers, columns, and stills. More than 8 years professional experience. Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of particular field of specialization to the completion of significant assignments. Has well-developed leadership qualities. Crosses fields. Plans and conducts assignments, generally involving the larger and more important projects or more than one project. Reviews progress and evaluates results. May lead or direct projects. Evaluates progress and results and recommends major changes in procedures. Labor market typical education and experience: Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position. Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree. Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests.