Polymer Specialist Jobbay St Louis, Ms

Why You’ll Love This Job

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Polymer team. The ideal candidate for the Polymer Specialist supports day‑to‑day operations in the Melt Phase (MP) and Solid‑State Process (SSP) and acts as a liaison between operations and maintenance to ensure plant reliability.

• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement affecting site performance metrics
• Serves as a technical expert for resin manufacturing operations at the Pearl River site giving guidance to Operations Manager, Supervisors, and Chemical Technicians on day‑to‑day operational issues
• Understand the production process, outstanding equipment or process issues, and routine operations and maintenance work schedule to take ownership of problem solving.
• Act as a coordinator of plant turnarounds and shutdowns by working with other stakeholders to establish shutdown scope and minimum work required for startup.
• Review work order notifications to verify opportunity to execute, LTCT package required, and necessity of repair
• Execute and lead Root Cause Failure Analysis tools both independently and within an interdisciplinary group to resolve major polymer line incidents
• Provides continual support for supervisors especially during major activities. Communicates daily with supervisors one on one to understand operational needs. Takes ownership of equipment issues and keeps supervisors informed.
• Utilize Pi Processbook, DataPARC, and LIMS to review production line performance
• Review operations patrol and audit sheets to look for indicators of future breakdowns, failures, and process upsets
• Mentor Chemical Technicians as needed on execution of day‑to‑day work or unusual jobs
• Implement equipment or process changes that do not rise to the level of an engineered change for execution of improvement opportunities
• Coordinate field contracts with vendors, contractors, and other third parties as needed

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 5 years of experience as a Polymer Technician.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design.
• Teaching and instruction for individuals and groups and the measuring of training effects.
• Working knowledge skills with Microsoft Office Products.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and PI

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a global leader in the production of PTA (Terephthalic Acid), PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) Resins, PET Recycling (rPET), and Specialty Polymers. This integrated business services customers all over the world using its global network of manufacturing entities within the Alpek Polyester umbrella. We are committed to improving people’s lives through our products, innovations, and a commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is headquartered in Charlotte, NC with manufacturing facilities in the Carolinas, Mississippi, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is a division of Alpek, the petrochemicals and synthetic fibers business group of Alfa, S.A.B. de C.V., one of Mexico’s largest corporations.

Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is subject to U.S. Department of Commerce export regulations and thus must hire individuals who meet national security requirements. Interested applicants (or temporary employees) must meet eligibility requirements. Alpek Polyester USA, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Number: 163812