Technical Manager – Oilfield Production and Drilling Chemicals

$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!!

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Technical Manager – Oilfield Production and Drilling Chemicals is to plan and execute the projects and activities to develop new and improve upon our Oilfield Production and Drilling Chemical additive line. Knowledge of existing technology and its application and value in the industry and leverage this into products which are relevant and useful to the industry. A core appreciation of the fundamentals of the petrochemical industry from drilling through to finished fuels and lubricants exiting the refinery is ultimately needed.

Ultimately the primary focus is upon Drilling and Production chemicals but these same chemistries relate to and are utilized in successive markets which are important to Dover. Laboratory work as well as synthesis and plant scale up are all ultimately a team effort and require an openness to cross over to Refinery, Powertrain Lubes and MWF.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience

• B.S. Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. M.S. or Ph.D. Preferred
• 10+ years progressive experience leading and managing research projects, development, and experiments.
• Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience in laboratory research or experiments, in synthetic organic chemical laboratory techniques, standardized qualitative laboratory analyses and quantitative laboratory analyses,
• Experience in chemical plant operations with both batch and continuous operations highly desirable.
• Process Capability trained; Deming, Crosby or Juran. Six Sigma training desirable (Green Belt, Black Belt)
• Thoroughly familiar with the Stage Gate method of project oversight.
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to conduct process scale up studies including full scale plant trials for new processes and/or new products.

Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrated success leading, developing, planning and executing new product development projects from concept through production.
• Demonstrated experience to analyze and evaluate technical data and communicate results both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Federal / State EPA and OSHA compliance standards.
• Knowledge of lab safety practices.
• Able to interpret and utilize Process Capability effectively.
• IP mapping involving both prior art and patent preparation relevant to product areas.
• Write and present technical papers at technical conferences.
• Provide customers with technical support and training when needed.

NATURE & SCOPE:

The Technical Manager-Drilling Muds routinely manages multiple experiments and projects per year supporting the development of the Drilling and Production Chemical Market. This position requires the incumbent to work independently within the scope of the position and is responsible for the conduct of the Oilfield Chemical Laboratory.

The position acts as the “lead technical” role in Oilfield Chemical research and development. Examples of important skill sets required to be successful in the position include, but are not limited to interpersonal and relationship building skills, building strong and effective working relationships, business partnerships, a drive to be connected to the technical fraternal side of the Oilfield industry and able to bridge the interests of Sales to Performance.

The position reports to the Business Unit Leader, Hammond Works and makes decisions independently on research problems and methods, and on occasion will represent the organization to resolve technical issues related to the Oilfield business. He/she receives little direct supervision and guidance, only in terms of specific work objectives and critical issues.

The position serves as a resource for Sales, Operations, Quality Control, customers, vendors, tollers and outside testing laboratories that run comparison experiments on customer samples, requests, or complaints.

The position requires an individual with strong technical, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills; problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills, independent judgement skills, inter-personal and people management skills.

Frequent contacts within the organization include: Technical Manager-Metalworking, Business Manager for Oilfield, Oilfield Sales Manager, Director of Research and Development, and Metalworking Chemist

External contacts may include: Oilfield customers, Oilfield Fraternal Organizations and Suppliers

Work Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively interface and communicate with operations, engineering, purchasing, EH&S, Sales, Customer Service, R&D, Quality Control, vendors, tollers, outside testing laboratories, and customers.
• Requires strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Requires strong technical, analytical, and planning skills.
• Must have strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Must be able to identify, prioritize and lead multiple projects and perform work with a constant awareness of improving processes.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities within established timeline.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and public speaking skills, attention to detail, with proven ability to build partnerships across and between functional groups.
• Computer skills are a must with knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS PowerPoint.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Must be able to work around hazardous chemicals and exposure to dust.
• Must be able to work flexible hours depending on new product development and scale up of laboratory experiments that may include weekends, off shifts, and holidays, depending on Business requirements.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms and paging.
• Occasionally will be exposed to outside weather elements (i.e. rain, snow, cold, heat).
• Must be reachable by telephone when not present on-site in the case of customer demands, operational issues, or regional sales representative questions.
• Ability to move freely around laboratory and production areas
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs, move about the plant and office, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, twisting, stooping and remaining in a stationary position up to 20% of the time when running reactions.
• Must be able to frequently move objects weighing up to 10 lbs. routinely and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Periodic domestic travel required, may include weekends.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS INCLUDING:

Medical, prescription, dental, bonus potential, up to 4% matching 401 (k), vacation, 11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance. Salary will be commensurate with education, training, and background experience.

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