Technologist III (Yacht Experience a plus)

AkzoNobel

  • Houston, TX
  • $75,000-83,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
About AkzoNobelSince 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.For more information please visit© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Job PurposeThe role of a Technologist III is to support and direct activities in one or more of the following areas:
  • Developing new products and technologies
  • Effectively report results, propose conclusions, and recommendations within agreed timescales using appropriate methods
  • Developing a fundamental understanding of key coating attributes
  • Testing/support of existing products, processes, and coating systems
Job Responsibilities
  • Delivers testing support for existing Yacht Anti-fouling technologies & products.
  • Manages effective planning and day-to-day requirements for assigned projects and support activities.
  • Carries out experiments for new product development and product modifications with a basic understanding of external customer requirements.
  • Uses best practice/past solutions to design, develop, carry out, evaluate & interpret experiments for review with the line manager.
  • Contributes to test method development as needed, to better understand and evaluate coating properties and performance.
  • Effectively collates and reports results and proposes conclusions and recommendations within agreed timescales using appropriate methods. Explains functional/technical concepts in a way that the technical team understands their value.
  • Plans, conducts, and evaluates trials (e.g., application, production processes, equipment) as required.
  • Effective communication and liaison with other functions such as Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales, QC & Manufacturing.
  • Carries out laboratory work to support the line manager in vendor approval projects.
  • Prepares formulation/technology transfer packages, e.g., for the production environment as required.
  • Identifies improvement needs and suggests improvement activities/projects. Supports roll-out of improvement solutions.
  • Effective communication and liaison with key influencers, e.g., within the team, MPY RD&I, Technology Team, PSRA, Intellectual Property, other functions and external suppliers
  • Maintains a safe working environment e.g., member of 5S team, supports H&S engagement audits, supports BBS processes
Level of Autonomy
  • May work independently as an individual contributor and may coordinate work programmer of Technicians, e.g., plans, prioritizes, and conducts activities with some input from the manager.
  • Runs own project/work activities with occasional input from manager or senior colleague.
Job Requirements
  • Technical education in a relevant field, e.g., chemistry, chemical technology, environmental, math, statistics, data science, etc.
  • Typically 2-4 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's Degree
Example
  • Demonstrates effective use of tools to manage and communicate multiple activities/projects e.g., Gantt charts. Is able to explain rationale behind plan(s), identify rate-determining steps & when contingency planning may be required
  • Understands priorities when managing multiple activities/projects simultaneously by analyzing importance, relevance, and urgency. For example, is able to effectively communicate impact/value to business (verbal &/or written)
  • Results from lab work were not as expected. Can effectively analyze data and patterns to root cause. Generates next steps for discussion with the line manager before progressing
  • Actively develops and sustains a professional network to support their development and effective progression of their day-to-day activities. Is able to demonstrate use of others expertise to facilitate efficient delivery, e.g., takes initiative/proactively seeks out training from experts to support their day-to-day activities.
  • Identifies improvement needs and suggests improvement activities/projects to resolve major issues/concerns within their day-to-day activities e.g., effectively communicates benefits & potential concerns for the improvement, develops and prioritizes options to discuss with the line manager
Total Compensation
  • The salary range for these skills is: $75,000 to $83,000 + 5% annual bonus.
  • Excellent Medical Insurance with HSA.
  • Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits.
  • 401K retirement savings with 6% company match.
  • Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
  • Paid Parental leave.
  • Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks.
  • Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
EducationPlease add the content for the advert hereAt AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.Requisition ID: 47325#LI-HE1

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