W. R. Grace Careers

Customer Service Pl (Metepec, NLE, MX, CP 52140)

Additional Information

Work Location: Metepec - Mexico

Job Description

Ensure order management compliance with operational processes, customers master, inventories, and documentation related to material supply, guaranteeing quality, adherence to deadlines, and accomplishing internal customers satisfaction.
Additionally, the role aims to optimize coordination between the involved departments, providing support to the sales, customer service, logistics areas and credit and collection, ensuring an efficient flow of information and materials, while maintaining a collaborative work environment focused on problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Upload invoices and payment complements to customers’ portals, when present issues in the process of uploading invoices, immediate report to ATEB / GHD the issue and make the follow ups to get solved the issue.
• Update the invoice review and upload report.
• Provide backup support to Customer Service (Colombia and Mexico) when required.
• Participate in meetings with the sales department.
• Participate in meetings with the Supply Chain – OM department to align processes and activities
• Send samples via DHL when requested by the Sales department.
• Request samples for Grace, following up with the customs agent until the samples are received in the warehouse
• Responsible to update the customer master for correct invoice submission.
• Responsible for managing the customer master data for Mexico, including creation, modification, and extension when required and count with documentation support.
• Create and follow up on Intercompany orders, ensuring the fulfillment of commitments established between the customer and the sales department.
• Verify that the requested quantities are aligned with complete pallets and that the material codes are updated and valid.
• Send the purchase orders with the proper instructions to the person responsible for the supply source (Germany, Brazil, Curtis Bay, Chicago).
• Manage documentation and information for the customs agent, ensuring compliance with requirements for the nationalization of materials.
• Responsible for storing the Quality Certificates and material extension letters in SharePoint, ensuring their availability.
• Maintain an updated purchase orders file, with the corresponding status, for easy review.
• Enter customs and transportation expenses for each Interco Purchasing Order into the SAP system (Liquidation).
• Manage the entry of materials into the SAP system (Material code, Lot, Quantity, and corresponding warehouse) through Beave about GR MOV 107.
• Manage the entry of materials into the SAP system (Material code, Lot, Quantity, and corresponding warehouse) through Beave about GR MOV 109.
• Coordinate with the warehouses to verify the reception of imported materials, managing any necessary conditioning of the materials if required.
• Enter claims through ENABLON system to Sourced Grace when necessary, following up until the investigation is concluded and the credit note is generated, if applicable.
• Enter SCAR thought ENABLON system to Logistic Partners when necessary, following up until the investigation is concluded and the credit note is generated, if applicable.
• Identify and block damaged bags to prevent billing of damaged materials.
• Manage the approval process of credit notes and re-invoicing as support when inventory is not updated.
• Perform twice a month a review of physical inventory against the system (Accel Toluca and Banorte).
• Participate in meetings with other relevant departments for the position.
• Verify that invoices sent by warehouses (ACCEL, BANORTE, ALDE) align with the services provided and comply with agreed terms.
• Monthly update of the warehouse billing report.

Required Qualifications

Education

Graduated in Administration, and preferable but not essential to be a technologist in marketing and sales or related professions, with training in customer service, logistics, foreign trade.
English proficiency.

Experience
Minimum 2 years in customer service or similar positions and logistical duties.

Skills

• Computer and software skills (Windows, office, SAP).
• Knowledge in logistics
• Knowledge in office techniques.
• Easiness to lead with people and conflicts
• Excellent communication
• Easiness to develop / establish relationship at all hierarchical levels (Grace and Customers)
• Organized and focused
• Flexibility
• Good time administration
• Attitude and pro-activity
• Good level of English

Environmental, Health and Safety Manager - Radiological Safety (Chattanooga, TN, US, 37406)

Annual Wage Range: $108,212.00 - $148,791.50
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. For more information, visit Grace.com.

Job Description

We’re hiring an Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) Manager to work at our Chattanooga, TN manufacturing site. The site is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products and services to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide-range of industrial applications; specialty chemicals, additives and materials for commercial and residential construction; and, sealants and coatings for food packaging.

The EH&S Manager will report to the Plant Manager and will develop and implement objectives, targets, programs, and procedures to ensure site safety goals are met while complying with regulations and permit requirements. The position supervises and drives excellence in core EH&S management systems and processes and facilitates integration into the company’s overall business operations for compliance assurance, productivity, and growth. The position acts as the principal technical resource on radiation safety and is responsible for developing, planning, and managing radiation safety programs in compliance with the site’s license and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

Identify and ensure systems are in place to comply with all applicable environmental regulations and initiatives: Solid Waste, Hazardous Waste, Clean Air Act (include NESHAPs), SARA reporting, Safety Data Sheets, Spill Reporting, Groundwater Monitoring, Waste Minimization, Pollution Prevention, Radiological Health, Process Safety, RCMS, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics and others as they are identified. Provides technical expertise in these areas
Understand and fulfill all regulatory permit conditions: Air Permits, Water Pollution Permits (NPDES, Pond), POTW Pretreatment, Radiological Health and Waste. Update all permits as needed. Develop and maintain strong relationships with Regulatory Agencies
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of reports, applications, investigative findings, disposal, etc., and complete all reporting on time & in full compliance. Maintains sites radiological license
Develop & implement audits and inspections program to verify compliance and performance to achieve plant goals, including safety, housekeeping, JSAs, PHRs, PSSRs, corrective & preventive actions, etc.
Develop & implement regulatory and general training on EH&S topics. Research & incorporate best practices into training to focus on culture shift
Develop & implement Health & Safety programs to create a strong culture of employee ownership, accountability and performance
Manage and develop direct reports within EH&S department
Manages EH&S budget and ensures proper supplies are available to meet plant needs

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

B.S. Degree in Health Physics, Science or an Engineering discipline
Minimum of 5 years' experience managing EH&S or Radiological Safety in a chemical manufacturing environment
Experience in the planning, development and implementation of EH&S management systems. Knowledge of behavior-based safety programs, incident investigation and root cause analysis
Knowledge of federal, state, and local EH&S regulations, including local radiation safety regulations, protocols, and/or procedures
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups and to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels in the organization and with individuals outside the organization
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
Ability to work with computer software and tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Preferred Qualifications

Professional safety and/or environmental experience/certifications (eg. Certified Health Physicist, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager, Process Safety Management (PSM), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), etc.)
7 to 10 years EH&S experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Other Compensation

The "Annual Wage Range" offered may be higher, and will be commensurate with selected candidates education and experience.

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (Tyrone, PA, US, 16686)

Annual Wage Range: $72,744.00 - $100,023.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

We're hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to work onsite at our Tyrone, PA manufacturing site and report to the Health, Safety and Environmental Manager.

The EHS Specialist is a highly visible position and plays a critical part in ensuring the health and safety of our employees, customers, community, and the environment. You will interact with plant personnel, site management, outside contractors and vendors. Your role will contribute to our “Goal to Zero” safety philosophy and will be a key contributor to Grace’s Safety Culture!

Responsibilities

Perform daily plant inspections and reviews to ensure all work permits, safety policies and procedures are being followed.
Develop, review and maintain Safety Policies in compliance with Corporate Policies
Responsible for the site’s Emergency Response Teams (Hazwoper, Medical First Responder, Confined Space Rescue, and Fire Brigade)
Develop and lead special Safety Projects for the site including required Corporate Initiatives
Responsible for conducting incident investigations from beginning to end, including report documentation.
Responsible for managing site contractors, including security, to ensure proper training and safety policies and procedures are being following.
Assemble and lead one of the site’s four safety teams by scheduling monthly meetings, producing written meeting notes, and hosting an end-of-year meeting/meal with a power point presentation.
Represent the EHS Department by participating in all Pre-Start Safety Reviews (PSSRs), Process Hazard Analysis Meetings (PHAs), and New Process Overviews
Responsible for daily inspection and review of site fire suppression system
Daily, monthly and annual reviews of site fire suppression systems, PPE selection, and other EHS systems at the site.

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree in EHS or related field.
Minimum of 3 years safety management
Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others to create a positive safety culture.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven success in creating successful safety programs and initiatives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement

Other Compensation

Annual bonus program (STI) based on company, site and personal performance.

Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Annual Wage Range: $98,273.60 - $135,126.20
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer

Grace is globally recognized for our leadership and the Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer will have the opportunity to work with some of our industries smartest and most inquisitive people. It is the ideal place to expand your knowledge, take on new responsibilities and make ambitious strides in your career.

The Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer is embedded with operations, working cross functionally with the maintenance supervisor, process engineer and production engineers. The Maintenance and Reliability team is responsible for providing world-class asset availability enabling our plant to deliver products to customers safely, within specifications, and on time.

The Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer is on-site in Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD and reports to the Maintenance and Reliability leader.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage equipment maintenance plans for area equipment.
Update Preventative Maintenance Plan (PM), Condition Monitoring Routes in SAP
Perform Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)/Failure Mode Elimination Analysis (FMEA)
Assist with emergencies and unplanned breakdowns
Identify critical spares and recommended spare parts inventory levels
Identify and scope potential reliability improvement projects
Contribute to maintenance planning and execution for outages. Participate in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3+ years Maintenance/Engineering experience in a process manufacturing environment
24/7 Manufacturing experience
Computer proficiency with Microsoft 365
Experience in Food, Heavy Industry and/or Chemical manufacturing using pumps, grinders, rotary equipment, or dryers

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using SAP Preventative Maintenance module
Experience with Engineering codes and standards such as ASME, API, ANSI, etc.
Experience interpretating condition monitoring findings from various tools such as Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound, Oil Analysis and Infrared Thermography

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

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Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Annual Wage Range: $122,482.40 - $168,413.30
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

The Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer is a member of the Engineering Team at the Grace Curtis Bay plant in Baltimore, MD. The Curtis Bay plant is one of Grace’s largest chemical manufacturing sites and has been in operation since 1909. It consists of six production plants which manufacture hundreds of products for all Grace businesses.

The Instrumentation and Electrical Engineer provides site-wide support for process instrumentation and work on the instrument and electrical related deliverables for process and site improvements projects.

This role is on-site in Curtis Bay, Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities

Design and improve instrumentation systems for various applications in chemical processes and site utilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Support a team of site Instrumentation and Electrical Technicians in troubleshooting process instrumentation systems, burner management systems, and low and medium voltage electrical power systems.
Collaborate with Process Controls Engineers to integrate instrumentation systems in the sites Honeywell DCS and provide technical support when those systems interact.
Participate in root cause and corrective action (RCCA) analysis of deviations involving instrumentation systems.
Analyze and improve maintenance work processes for process instruments, including preventative maintenance plans, SOPs and critical equipment spares inventory.
Participate in commissioning and startup activities, including PHA, PSSR, MOC, and providing training to other plant personnel.

Required Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or related technical field.
7+ years’ experience in chemical manufacturing or related process industry.
Experience with process instrumentation system design, logic controllers, and their applications in industrial settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SAP Plant Maintenance for maintenance work management.
Experience with Honeywell TDC-3000 and Experion process control systems.
Six Sigma or Lean experience – Green/Black Belt certification

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Maintenance and Reliability Engineer (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Annual Wage Range: $98,274.00 - $135,126.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

At Grace, one of our critical positions we routinely hire for is a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer. This is a role that has significant career growth potential in our organization. To support the need for hiring talent, we are developing a pool of candidates to support our future staffing needs at the following locations: Columbia or Curtis Bay MD; Chicago, IL; Baton Rouge or Lake Charles, LA; South Haven, MI; Tyrone, PA; Chattanooga, TN; East Chicago, IN; Pasadena, TX.

We are seeking experienced Maintenance and Reliability Engineers to join our Engineering & Maintenance Teams. This role is critical in ensuring the reliability and availability of plant equipment, contributing to the continuous improvement of maintenance strategies, and enhancing operational efficiency.

The following information outlines typical skills and experiences required for a Maintenance and Reliability Engineer. However, depending on the specific job opening, the requirements will adjust accordingly.

If you’re interested in exploring an opportunity with Grace, please submit your resume. You will be notified when a position becomes available and sent information on a specific job opening.

Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Preventive and Predictive Maintenance: Implement and manage a proactive maintenance program using techniques such as automated vibration monitoring, thermal imaging, and lubrication analysis.
Critical Equipment Management: Develop and manage critical equipment lists, preventive maintenance (PM) plans, and spare inventory requirements in SAP.
Project Management: Oversee capital and maintenance projects including scope development, planning/scheduling, budgeting, and field construction management.
Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to the maintenance department for routine issues and manage mechanical/electrical contracts as necessary.
Root Cause Analysis: Lead root cause analysis (RCA) studies to identify equipment failures and develop corrective actions.
Safety Compliance: Collaborate with the Safety Department to ensure compliance with safety protocols and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs).
Budget Management: Manage site maintenance budgets and track maintenance metrics to improve uptime and reduce reactive work.

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
5+ years of experience in a chemical processing or manufacturing environment.
3+ years maintenance reliability experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with maintenance management systems and methodologies such as FMEA and RCA.
Experience with SAP’s Maintenance Management module
Proactive problem-solving approach focused on action
Ability to organize and prioritize
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and other maintenance scheduling tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - work with multiple departments to solve problems
Knowledge of equipment PdM practices.

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Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Warehouseman Prob (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Hourly Wage: $23.35
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

WR Grace is a leading Manufacturer of Specialty Chemicals and is seeking an experienced Warehouseman for our Baltimore/Curtis Bay, MD Plant. This position will be responsible for all material movements and inventory tracking.

All employees at the Curtis Bay Site have environment, health and safety roles and responsibilities and are accountable for achieving compliance with our EHS Policy including emergency preparedness and response as defined in site-wide and local area documentation.

Responsibilities

Prepare and complete warehouse orders for delivery and pick up packed material according to schedule
Handle, store, and transport chemicals, including potentially hazardous chemicals. Must work safely with hazardous chemicals and materials.
Receive and process warehouse stock products
Perform warehouse inventory controls keeping quality standards
Offload and load containers using forklift
Assist with monthly inventory and monthly cycle counts for finished products, including blocking and bracing shipments
Must work well independently with minimal supervision
Act as a safety leader. Comply with all plant environmental, health, safety, and process safety standards and procedures. Report hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner
Perform process equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs
Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas
May be assigned other duties that are equivalent in skill to job requirements

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Warehouse or manufacturing experience in a similar industry
1+ years of forklift experience
Ability to read write and type the English language
Ability to read and comprehend detailed specifications, including computer graphical user interface and basic math ability
Candidate must successfully complete the Skills Assessment
Candidate must pass a background check and drug screen before employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Forklift license

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Maintenance and Reliability Leader (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Job Description

We’re hiring a Maintenance and Reliability Leader to work at our Baltimore (Curtis Bay), MD site. This is Grace's largest chemical manufacturing site and has been active since 1909. You will report to the Maintenance Manager and be a critical member in establishing plans to prevent failures in the future. The Lead supports the overall site including 6 production plants as well as the powerhouse, utilities and wastewater treatment operations.

The Maintenance and Reliability Leader will be the SME for Fixed Equipment and provide advanced technical expertise and strategic guidance for the design, inspection, maintenance, and integrity management of fixed mechanical assets. You will lead the continuous improvement efforts of our assets by improving equipment preventive care while focusing on increasing uptime/availability. You will collaborate with cross functional teams as a technical resource to develop reliability improvement solutions.

In addition, you will manage a team of maintenance engineers who are focused on daily activities, reliability engineers focused on improvement opportunities and inspectors.

Responsibilities

Implement and manage a preventive and predictive maintenance program using techniques such as automated vibration monitoring, thermal imaging, and lubrication analysis.
Develop current and future Maintenance and Reliability leaders through coaching, talent management and modeling best practices
Manage the site Mechanical Integrity Program
Provide expertise and guidance on pressure vessels, piping systems, heat exchangers, storage tanks, and other static equipment.
Ensure Fixed Equipment assets operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
Drive transformation and continuous improvement and utilize subject matter expertise leaders in fixed, rotational and other specialty equipment.
Develop and manage critical equipment management including lists, preventive maintenance (PM) plans, and spare inventory requirements in SAP.
Support reliability-based capital and maintenance projects including scope development, planning/scheduling, budgeting, and field construction management.
Provide technical support to the maintenance department for routine issues and manage mechanical/electrical contracts as necessary.
Lead root cause analysis (RCA) studies to identify equipment failures and develop corrective actions.
Collaborate with the Safety Department to ensure compliance with safety protocols and participate in Process Hazard Analysis (PHAs).
Manage site maintenance budgets and track maintenance metrics to improve up time and reduce reactive work.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree in an Engineering discipline.
Minimum of 7-10 years maintenance and reliability experience in an industrial manufacturing environment such as Chemical, Paper, Metals, Refinery, or Pharmaceutical.
Prior people management experience.
Proficient in SAP or another ERP.

Preferred Qualifications

B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Prior experience working in a union environment.
Demonstrated experience using automated vibration monitoring, thermal imaging, and lubrication analysis.
Experience using solids handling equipment such as rotary kilns, conveyors, and spray dryers.
Experience managing capital and maintenance projects.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Reliability Engineer (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Job Description

Responsibilities

Create/Update Asset Care Plan (ACP) after failure of an identified bad actor or critical A/B equipment
Identify opportunities for improvement
Implement Failure Elimination Program
Collaborate with maintenance & reliability engineers and subject matter experts (SME)
Contribute to recommendations to Maintenance, Reliability, Operations and Engineering

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering
Industrial manufacturing experience in processes such as Chemical, Paper, Metals, Refinery, Pharmaceutical
5+ years experience in manufacturing maintenance or reliability
Computer proficiency with Microsoft 365

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using SAP Preventative Maintenance module
Experience with Engineering codes and standards such as ASME, API, ANSI
Experience interpretating condition monitoring findings from various tools such as Vibration Analysis, Ultrasound, Oil Analysis and Infrared Thermography

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Electrical Technician (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $68,675.20 - $94,428.40
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Are you an experienced Industrial or commercial Electrician? Would you like to work at one location and not travel from customer to customer? WR Grace has an opening for an Electrical Technician that may be a perfect match.

Grace is hiring an Electrical Technician to work at our Columbia, MD campus where we have office buildings, numerous labs, and a pilot plant. You will participate in a variety of tasks that include installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems and equipment. You will oversee and supervise contractors and vendors. In addition, you will ensure the fire alarms are maintained in accordance with standards and codes, and gas detection/gas sensors are properly calibrated and maintained.

We offer flexible work hours, with 7am-4pm as highly preferred. Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, as needed, however expected to be infrequent.

Responsibilities

Install, repair, and maintain electrical fixtures, wiring, and building systems on adhering to all state, local and company code and safety policies.
Perform electrical systems testing to ensuring proper installation and operation.
Assist in supervision of electrical contractors.
Assist in coordination and communication of electrical shutdowns.
Knowledge of explosion proof wiring methods and connections of electrical systems to powerlines, providing electricity to buildings.
Observe installed systems to detect hazards and determine the need for modifications. Recommend necessary electrical repairs.
Maintain shop material inventory.
Complete all required safety forms.
Replace conduit, wiring, breakers, and other electrical components as needed.
Determine campus electrical hazards. Safely isolate, lock and tagout circuits and equipment to enable troubleshooting and repairs.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Required Qualifications

HS Diploma or GED
5+ years’ electrical experience working industrial or commercial environment with experience in troubleshooting, repair, calibration, and maintenance of industrial control systems.
Current Apprentice or Journeyman license
Must be able to see different colors to discern color-coded wiring.
Knowledge of electrical systems and related codes
Knowledge of electrical wiring and related code
Ability to read drawings and schematics.
Ability to use hand and power tools related to the electrical installation.
Proficient in the use of test meters and other diagnostic equipment.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Must be proficient in using computer software, (ARC Facilities, Limble CMMS, SAP Ariba or related)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of electronics and instrumentation.
Experience with PLC

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Counsel, Procurement, Supply Chain and Corporate Affairs (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $154,448.80 - $212,367.10
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Counsel, Procurement, Supply Chain and Corporate Affairs to join our legal team as we grow and develop our organization to build a scalable platform for rapid organic and inorganic growth. This position reports to our Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and is located in Columbia, Maryland.

The Counsel, Procurement, Supply Chain and Corporate Affairs serves as primary counsel supporting Grace’s procurement and supply chain activities, and will help support corporate, real estate, finance and strategy activities in conjunction with other legal colleagues. Among other things, they will identify and analyze legal issues, negotiate and draft contracts, assist with corporate matters, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Partner with and counsel the Procurement and Supply Chain organizations related to all types of contracts: IT, consulting, HR, Communications, materials purchasing, logistics, etc.
Review, negotiate and draft all types of contracts including: supply agreements, manufacturing agreements, real estate, and service agreements.
Assist in reviewing and providing counsel regarding internal and external communications.
Assist in managing corporate secretary responsibilities, including entity management and corporate formalities.
Provide support and assistance for communications, strategy, entity management and other general corporate issues.
Coordinate with other legal experts in specialized areas such as intellectual property, labor & employment, entity management, litigation and tax.
Provide additional legal support on other matters and assume other responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

J.D. with a strong academic record and active member in good standing of a State Bar
At least five (5) years of experience with drafting and negotiating complex contracts and providing support on general corporate matters
Strong contract drafting and negotiating skills.
Excellent communication and analytical skills, and ability to think strategically and tactically.
Detail-oriented, organized, efficient, and resourceful with strong follow-through skills.
Proven self-starter, results-oriented, high-energy team player with demonstrated leadership skills.
Superior communication skills, both verbal and written. In particular, must be able to effectively frame and explain issues to non-lawyers to drive strategic-thinking and execution.
Ability to think critically, learn new substantive areas quickly, analyze problems and data, and develop creative and practical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Global or multi-regional experience
Experience supporting global corporations on contract and corporate structure matters.
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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Future Job Opening - Sr Solution Architect, Data and Analytics (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $129,600.00 - $178,200.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Pipeline Job Description

At Grace, one of our critical positions we routinely hire for is a Sr Architect for Data and Analytics. This role will be responsible for designing and implementing a robust and scalable data and analytics architecture that supports advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, data integration, and cloud-based data platforms. To support the need for hiring talent, we are developing a pool of candidates to support our future staffing needs at the following locations: Columbia or Curtis Bay MD; Chicago, IL; Baton Rouge, LA; Pasadena, TX.

Summary:
Provide technical expertise on designing and implementing a robust and scalable data and analytics architecture.
Lead the implementation of data and analytics solutions, including data integration, data modeling, and report development.
Stay abreast of emerging data and analytics technologies and identify opportunities for innovation within the company.

Example of Additional responsibilities

Architecture Design: Define and implement the overall data and analytics architecture, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technology trends.
Data Management: Establish data governance policies, data quality standards, and data security protocols.
Technology Selection: Evaluate and recommend appropriate data and analytics technologies, including cloud platforms, data warehousing solutions, and data visualization tools.
Solution Implementation: Lead the implementation of data and analytics solutions, including data integration, data modeling, and report development.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize the performance of data and analytics systems to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Innovation: Stay abreast of emerging data and analytics technologies and identify opportunities for innovation within the company.
Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data and analytics needs and translate them into actionable solutions.
Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to offshore development team.

Example of Required Skills

Deep understanding of
- Data warehousing,
- Data lakes,
- Data integration, ETL, and
- Cloud-based data platforms (e.g., GCP, SAP BTP, Azure).
Very strong proficiency in SQL for data analytics .
Experience with data visualization tools like SAP SAC, Power BI, Tableau
Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts is a plus.
Experience in SAP Analytics tools is a Plus for ex HANA Data modelling, SAP SAC/Data Sphere, SAP BODS and Strong knowledge of SQL query language.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into business terms. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to coordinate remote teams and work effectively with an offshore, outsourcing provider.

Example of Required Experience

10 Years of IT experience which includes 7+ years of experience in data and analytics architecture , with a proven track record of successful project delivery
Experience in End-to-End Implementation, support, upgrade & Data Analytics projects
Experience in implementing financial planning tools like SAP SAC, BPC .
Experience in implementing best practices for Data Governance and Data visualization.
Experience in driving adoption and Change Management
SDLC project management experience

Example of Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
Knowledge of other modules of SAP
Analytics Certifications from GCP/SAP/Azure preferred.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement

Future Job Opening - Change Manager, Manufacturing (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $124,484.80 - $171,166.60
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Pipeline Job Description

At Grace, one of our critical positions we routinely hire for is a Digital Manufacturing Global Change Manager. To support the need for hiring talent, we are developing a pool of candidates to support our future staffing needs at the following locations: Columbia or Curtis Bay MD; Chicago, IL; Baton Rouge, LA; Pasadena, TX.

Grace is embarking on a multi-faceted digital transformation of the manufacturing network introducing wireless and mobile technologies to the front line of chemical operations. We are looking for a Global Change Manager to develop and implement change management approaches, plans and communicates to maximize front line manufacturing adoption and usage. The Change Manager will play a key role in focusing on the people side of the digital change while ensuring strong communication across all stakeholders to support the change.

Example of Responsibilities

Lead and implement change initiatives to support Manufacturing Digital Transformation.
Measure and report progress on specific goals or outcomes, such as identifying and resolving barriers to change or improving employee satisfaction with the change process.
Define metrics, measure success, and monitor change progress.
Communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved in the change process, including employees, managers, customers, suppliers, contractors, and other third parties.
Provide input, document requirements, and lead the implementation of training programs, in partnership with enterprise departments, as appropriate.
Collaborate closely with the user experience team to ensure that feedback and comments from the affected employees translate to action.
Develop plans for change management based on research and analysis of existing conditions and needs.
Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, identify stakeholders, and establish change networks.
Establish timelines for each phase of the change process, such as training and education for employees, followed by implementation and monitoring of results.
Ensure that all team members have the necessary resources and support to implement the changes successfully .
Develop communication plans to inform employees about changes to their work environment or work requirements.
Evaluate the effectiveness of change management approaches based on employee satisfaction levels and other metrics.
Equip leaders with the tools they need to effectively manage change in their departments.
Stay connected with the change management at the organizational level, Enterprise Change Management.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Example of Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent level.
Change Management certified.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience leading large scale projects and change initiatives across global regions leveraging change management tools and engaging in a high degree of stakeholder management.
A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process.
Experience and knowledge of change management principles, methodologies, and tools.

Example of Preferred Qualifications

Prosci Methodology Certification to include ADKAR Model.
Minimum of 5 years in the plant experience particularly leading change for front line operators.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Sr Technician Specialist - Future Opportunities (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $64,800.00 - $89,100.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Senior Technician Specialist - Future Opportunities

Grace is globally recognized for our leadership and the Senior Technician Specialist will have the opportunity to work with some of our industries smartest and most inquisitive people. It is the ideal place to expand your knowledge, take on new responsibilities and make ambitious strides in your career.

The Senior Technician Specialist works with the Specialty Catalyst Research & Development team in the polypropylene catalyst business at Grace. The team is a diverse and dynamic team of catalyst specialists supporting all projects within the polypropylene catalyst business. They work directly with a PhD chemist/engineer on innovation projects, new product development, scale-up activities, productivity projects and manufacturing troubleshooting. The Specialty Catalyst labs are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment where the catalyst team synthesizes catalyst prototypes, characterizes catalysts and performance tests catalyst systems.

The position is based on-site in Columbia, Maryland, Monday – Friday.

Responsibilities

Foster a safety-centric culture, fully engaging in all aspects of corporate and work group specific safety initiatives.
Synthesize lab-scale polyolefin catalyst samples and other necessary catalyst components.
Analyze materials and chemicals with characterization tests.
Perform polymer characterization on the materials generated in the polymerization evaluations.
Operate, maintain and troubleshoot problems with the catalyst reactors, gloveboxes, analytical equipment, polymerization reactors, purification systems and downstream analysis equipment.
Compile, document and manage data from experiments, generating concise and accurate data packages for the projects.
Compose laboratory documents such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s.
Demonstrate a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Laboratory housekeeping and procurement duties.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science field.
Experience with air-sensitive chemical manipulations.
Proficiency in office-based computer software (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Experience using strong organization and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and lift 40 pounds.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, a lab coat or flame retardant clothing, hearing protection, full face respirator.
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years experience in a chemical laboratory, manufacturing environment or industrial business.
Experience with gloveboxes, Schlenk line techniques and assembling Swagelok.
Experience with reactive materials or organometallics.
Experience with analytical equipment including, maintenance and troubleshooting such as GC, NMR,SEM, particle size measurements.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace with maximum overlap with the core hours
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

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Category Manager, Plant Services, Indirect Procurement (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $103,975.20 - $142,965.90
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

As a part of the Procurement Organization, this position will manage Indirect categories to establish short and long-term strategies for continued cost optimization, value creation, supplier relationship development, and risk mitigation.

This role leads all sourcing activities for the Facility Services sub-category of indirect spend, with the goal of achieving reductions in the total cost of ownership, while maintaining/improving product quality and supplier service levels and lowering risk. The Facilities category currently encompasses global waste disposal as well as bulk gases along with more typical contracts associated with maintaining buildings and grounds.

The Facilities Category Manager will partner with business stakeholders and the global procurement team to drive the development, execution, and compliance of category strategies. Annual spend for Facility Services as defined is approximately $60 million.

The position requires transformational thought process regarding building operations, sustainability, risk management, and value creation along with the discipline to execute procurement activities according to Grace’s Procure to Pay policies.

The day-to-day elements of the job include reviewing and approving purchase requisitions, executing strategic sourcing projects, developing suppliers, negotiating contracts, and fielding problem escalation for both suppliers and stakeholders.

The strategic contributions of this role include a strong understanding of Grace’s global Facility spend and the ability to identify opportunities to increase quality and improve value through transformational efforts such as developing strategic category plans as well as sourcing, negotiating, contracting, and managing supplier performance, while meeting stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

Work closely with multiple business areas and stakeholders to establish, develop sourcing strategies and supplier management activities with input of spend analytics and budgetary forecasts.
Participates in the financial planning and forecasting process as well as provides relevant global market information and dynamics to internal stakeholders.
Analyzes data or insights to determine industry and material trends, devises long-term development strategies for material categories.
Thinks end-to-end and integrates business plans with sourcing decisions, financial performance, and supply requirements.
Utilizes advanced analytical skills and business intelligence to drive sourcing process end-to-end from selection through performance management to stay ahead of any sourcing issues and maximize value to Grace.
Provide innovation and oversight to ensure business value (e.g., cost, service, quality, and reduced risk) and open communication around key stakeholder requirements for all direct and indirect goods and services. Lead continuous supplier value improvement efforts internally and externally. Delivers annual reductions in total cost of ownership.
Communicates results and recommendations to supply chain leadership on an ongoing and as-needed basis using clear and concise communication both in verbal and written form.
Proven capability of managing internal and external communication with results-driven mentality.
Engages with senior procurement personnel and partners with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure category alignment with global/regional strategies.

Required Qualifications

B.S. in operations, supply chain management, business, engineering, or science.
7 years’ work experience in a global industrial/manufacturing environment with experience within sourcing and procurement.
3-5 years of experience in managing RCRA Hazardous Waste contracts a plus along with general knowledge of waste handling in an industrial setting
Functional knowledge of procurement, sourcing and/or category management; Strong Excel skills (e.g., basic financial modeling, pivot tables, able to navigate large data sets)
Indirect strategic sourcing and/or Category Management experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of time.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in operations, supply chain management, business, or equivalent years of experience.
Experience working within supply chain functions with strategic and operational initiatives proven leadership capability.
Demonstrated experience with enterprise technology applications (such as SAP, Ariba (preferred), SharePoint) that enable sourcing and procurement execution and reporting.
Strong business acumen with strong internal and external negotiating skills. Must be able to critically review and negotiate supply contracts and possess a solid understanding of standard contract terms and terminology. Able to critically evaluate supplier financial health and capabilities.
Process and project management skills/ability to manage change and prioritize multiple.
Supply chain certification (CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, CFPIM).
eProcurement and eAuction experience.
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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Supplier Relationship Manager (Sr Buyer) (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $84,000.00 - $115,500.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is hiring a Sr. Supplier Relationship Manager (Sr. Buyer) to join our Global Procurement team. We prioritize teamwork, performance, integrity, speed, and innovation while keeping safety at the forefront. As a Sr. Supplier Relationship Manager (Sr. Buyer), you'll support our North America footprint across INDIRECT corporate services spend categories. Those categories include:

Legal
Temp Labor
HR Benefits, Recruiting and Services
Consulting
Audit Services

We welcome creative ideas to drive our Global Procurement transformation.

Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Experience with sourcing, contracting, and purchasing of Indirect categories particularly corporate services (HR, professional services, marketing, legal).
Capable of prioritizing, managing and executing multiple tasks in a high demand environment.
Strong sense of matrix environment with the ability to effectively work within a team environment across countries and different time zones.
Fact-based approach with solid analytical skills and ability to drive projects to successful completion.
Working knowledge of logistics including Incoterms.
Able to work cross-culturally with colleagues and suppliers throughout the world.
Ability to manage small and large projects from multiple sources as needed
Capable of communicating effectively (both oral and written) across all levels of the organization.
Strong proficiency with SAP ARIBA and SAP particularly in PO creation (P2P), release and updating pricing info records, conducting RFP’s, catalogs, collaboration, sourcing.
Ability to work with Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
BS degree from an accredited university, preferably in supply chain management or engineering.
7 years’ work experience in a global industrial/manufacturing environment with at least 5 years’ experience in SAP ARIBA sourcing, negotiations, PR to PO creation with both and tactical and strategic procurement projects.

Preferred Qualifications

Supply chain certification (CSCP, CPIM, CFPIM).
MBA

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Counsel, Compliance and Litigation (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Counsel, Compliance and Litigation to join our Legal team as we develop our organization to build a scalable platform for rapid organic and inorganic growth. This role reports to our Associate General Counsel, Labor & Employment and Compliance and has a dotted reporting line to the Assistant General Counsel, Environmental Remediation and Litigation. The role is located in Columbia, MD.

The Counsel, Compliance and Litigation is responsible for ensuring a strong and effective compliance program. This position requires the candidate to have the ability to develop programs, policies, training and processes to enhance Grace’s compliance culture. In addition, the Counsel, Compliance and Litigation will be responsible for effectively and efficiently managing a portfolio of claims and litigation matters.

Responsibilities

Compliance:
- Helps develop and provide overall vision, direction, and collaborative leadership to enhance the Company’s compliance program and culture.
- Assists with the continued development, implementation and monitoring of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws/regulations.
- Oversees receipt, investigation and resolution of alleged violations of the Code of Conduct, company policies or other compliance requirements.
- Assures smooth operation of an effective and efficient compliance training program.
- Conducts training on compliance topics and monitors compliance training requirements.
Litigation/Claims Management:
- Responsible for assessment of matters, development of strategy, and case management.
- Responsible for preparing risk assessment and case updates, including for the purposes of obtaining settlement authority or other necessary approvals.
- Works directly with other business stakeholders to manage the dispute and to resolve the matter efficiently.
- Selects, works with, and manages outside counsel.
- Drafts, reviews and revises legal papers, including pleadings, declarations, discovery demands, discovery responses and motion papers.
- Supervises e-discovery process.
- Identifies and develops litigation learnings.
- Manages litigation budgets and associated reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

J.D. with strong academic record and active member in good standing of a State Bar.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in litigation.
The highest level of judgment, discretion, and integrity.
Proven self-starter, results-oriented, high-energy team player with demonstrated leadership skills.
Ability to think critically, learn new substantive areas quickly, analyze problems and data, and develop creative and practical solutions.
Ability to assume ownership and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to clearly and accurately identify legal issues, place them in business context and provide actionable legal counsel to business leaders.
Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive team and environment.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, as well as adapt to changing situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Global litigation and compliance experience.
Experience supporting global corporations on compliance / legal / regulatory issues.
Experience overseeing and/or conducting internal investigations.
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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Supply Chain Analyst (Ariba Program Administrator) (Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781)

Requisition ID: 23724

Job Description

The Supply Chain Analyst is responsible for the administrative activities required to support the complete end-to-end Ariba Source to Pay (S2P) solution. This is a critical role for the Global Procurement Organization as this individual must ensure solution availability, controls, configurations, and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Support Grace’s safety culture by demonstrating leadership as it strives to achieve an accident-free environment.
Promote Grace’s vision of striving to be a premier specialty chemicals and materials company and demonstrate and integrate its core values into daily activities.
Support the framework and roadmap that, simplifies, standardizes, and automates Grace’s Global Procurement processes and systems.
Ensure close connectivity and alignment with the Global Procurement and IT organizations.
Network with industry professionals to identify best practices and benchmark performance to ensure processes and systems are optimized.
Drive continuous, incremental, and where possible, step-change improvement to achieve leading edge performance around the Source-to-Pay process.

System Administrative Activities (1 of 2)

Administer and maintain Ariba security, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.
Configure and customize the Ariba platform to meet business needs.
Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to the Ariba systems (Ariba Source to Contracts, Ariba SLPM, Ariba Buyer including Guided Buying, SAP Business Network, Ariba CIG).
Manage and control all application upgrades and system maintenance processes.
Manage integrations with SAP ECC
Develop and deliver training materials and documentation for users.
Manage Users, Groups, Roles, Permissions, and Organizations.
Partner with the Supplier Enablement and Master Data Management (MDM) teams to ensure onboarding and deletion of Suppliers on the Ariba Supplier Network.

System Administrative Activities (2 of 2)

Collaborate with the Commercial Card Team to ensure proper connectivity to procurement card and virtual card programs.
Communicate and work with Ariba support and internal IT to resolve system and/or data related issues, including logging enhancement requests for key functionality not currently available in the product.
Provide second level Ariba support to end users.
Intermediate knowledge of Ariba Supplier Network.
Able to handle defect tracking process, issue resolution and escalation procedures.
Design and develop repeatable solutions/configurations by leveraging common process and technology.
Evaluate technical changes required to accommodate future requirements / changes in business process.
Establish system controls in accordance with Grace’s Global Procurement, Master Data, Audit and Finance teams’ policies and procedures.

Job Specifications (1 of 3)

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Procurement or Supply Chain certification preferred.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in below listed Ariba Modules:

Upstream (Source-to-Contract):
- Strategic Sourcing Suite (Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Lifecycle Performance)
- Signature Management by DocuSign, Procurement

Job Specifications (2 of 3)

2. Downstream (Procure to Pay):

Buying, multi- ERP edition
Commerce Automation
Supply Chain Collaboration for Buyers, forecast add-on
Payables
Solid general technology experience and the ability to recognize and translate business problems into technology-based solutions.
Experience working with a software development lifecycle methodology.
Experience in supply chain processes is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and debugging skills.
Strong background in relational databases and analytical reporting tools.
Ability to work individually and as a part of a team.
Very detail oriented with strong organizational, prioritization time management skills.

Job Specifications (3 of 3)

Experience in systems implementations or project work is an asset.
Knowledge of e-procurement systems would be an asset.
Broad background in all aspects of Procurement with the ability to think strategically.
High level of SAP proficiency, especially as it relates to the procure-to-pay process, as well as administrative functions.
Strong team orientation.
Excellent communication (i.e. verbal and written) and presentation skills. Must be able to write clearly and concisely in English with other languages as an asset. Dynamic and creative with energy and vision to drive positive change throughout all organizational levels.
Positive “can do” attitude combined with customer orientation and focus.
Analytical and data-driven approach to problem-solving.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office® suite.

Benefits

Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
Above-market Retirement Plan Design
LinkedIn Learning Access
Established Performance Incentive Program
HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
Educational Assistance

Credit Lead, Global (Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781)

Requisition ID: 23828

Job Description

Reporting to the Global Credit and Collections Manager, the Credit Lead, Global role is responsible for managing the credit assessment process of the organization globally, mitigating credit risk, and ensuring compliance with credit policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of global credit policies and procedures
Review credit applications of new customers and conduct credit checks
Set and enforce credit limits based on risk assessment
Manage day-to-day operations on review of orders on credit hold, periodic review of accounts, approval of credit limits, and classification of risk categories
Support in management of Customer Master Data (deactivation/reactivation of accounts)
Collaborate regularly with business segment leaders, sales, and customer operations teams to optimize credit processes
Actively support collections on mitigating risks from overdue accounts to minimize bad debt
Implement required global internal controls and ensure team’s compliance
Seek opportunities for Continuous Improvement and Digitalization of the credit process
Support the Global Credit and Collections Manager to drive effective process governance, stakeholder management, and project management (as required)
Support the various sitewide initiatives of Grace GBS Manila

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a similar discipline
7+ years of experience in credit management, preferably on a GBS setup
3+ years of experience leading a team
SAP / SAP FSCM Credit Management / DnB experience highly preferred
Experience in developing an organization’s internal scoring model highly preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Strong leadership skills
Knowledge on collections process preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Excel
Flexibility on hours

Benefits

Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
Above-market Retirement Plan Design
LinkedIn Learning Access
Established Performance Incentive Program
HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
Educational Assistance

Director, Global Business Services - Manila (Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781)

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Director, Global Business Services to join our GBS team located in Manila, Philippines! This role reports to Director, GBS Manila & Global Procurement Operations.

This role entails the strategic oversight and management of the company's global business services in Manila, encompassing strategy formulation, operational management, and daily execution. Success in this position demands exemplary leadership behaviors, including robust business acumen, effective business partnering, strategic decision-making skills with a capacity to influence outcomes, talent development, and the ability to lead and drive transformative change.

Responsibilities

Leadership: Oversee all personnel, activities, and processes within the Center. Collaborate with Global Process Owners and key stakeholders to comprehend and translate business needs and expectations into attainable goals and objectives. Promote process excellence, productivity, standardization, and scalability. Develop and implement strategic initiatives related to Global Business Services (GBS).
People: Develop, engage, coach and mentor leaders and High- Performance employees within the Center.  Ensure Training, Development, Engagement and Mentoring program are in place for all groups.  Facilitate the exposure of key leaders and High- Performance talent within the Center to Global and Regional Business / Functional leaders.
Process: Evaluate, streamline, and implement operational objectives for the Center, focusing on continuous improvement by standardizing, simplifying, and automating processes, as well as expanding service offerings and capabilities. Develop strategies to achieve desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

Establish site-wide metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Center. Collaborate closely with global process owners and stakeholders to ensure the achievement of company objectives, including process KPIs and productivity plans. Hold yourself and teams accountable for timely delivery within the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budget.
Communicate expectations to Center personnel regarding compliance with Ethics, Safety, local Laws and Grace Values.  Ensure standards are maintained by employees and management with third party businesses, Government officials and business associates. Lead by example.
Responsible for the overall Operational Controls in the center, in close partnership with the Global Internal Audit and Compliance team
Maintain, test and evolve best in class Disaster Recovery and Emergency Response Plan.  Communicate status updates and regular reports during Disasters and Emergency situations. Maintain, and continuously improve a comprehensive Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan. Regularly communicate status updates and detailed reports during disaster and emergency situations.
Effectively manage and communicate changes within the Centre and with key stakeholders. Minimize uncertainty and offer clear guidance when necessary.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably a major in Business (or Commerce related field); MBA will differentiate candidates.
Over 10 years of experience in people leadership and management, with the ability to think strategically and support and influence teams effectively.
15+ years’ experience working for multinationals, preferably US-headquartered organizations from the Philippines.
Prior experience leading a BPO/Shared Services operation.
Excellent communication and influencing skills. This includes both verbal and written communications in English as well as active listening.
Interpersonal savvy to work effectively with diverse groups of people and hands on leadership with integrity and decisive judgment.
Excellent organization skills, results, and action-oriented approach to work

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to develop effective relationships with third-party professional services firms.
Vendor management, contracting experience, and familiarity with external partners.
Knowledge of Agile, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies
Proven commitment to talent development, team engagement, and performance management
Analytical skills and creative approaches to challenges
Ability to make timely and well-considered decisions.

Benefits

Guaranteed 14th month pay
Above-market Retirement Plan Design
LinkedIn Learning Access
Established Performance Incentive Program
HMO coverage for employees on day 1
Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
Educational Assistance
Dignified Workplace Commitment: Grace is committed to providing a dignified and inclusive work environment for all employees and welcomes and encourages diversity. This means that all employees are entitled to be treated in a respectful, professional, and inclusive manner, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other aspect of their identity.

Technical Service Manager (Dubai, Dubai, AE, 49223)

Job Description

The Technical Service Manager will lead the technical efforts aimed to identify and grow new business opportunitiesand sustain existing business providing technical support to customers for the ART Hydro processing Catalystsbusiness. This role reports to the Senior Sales Director.

Responsibilities

Ongoing technical services support of current customers. This includes unit data analysis, preparation for customer visits and follow ups, analysis and leverage R&D data to identify applications tailored to customer needs, responsible for the entire Technical Proposal when issuing to customers.
Help to select and identify catalyst loading diagram and prepare technical offer packages as necessary to participate in hydroprocessing catalyst tenders generated by prospect customers.
Work with ART specific product lines. This includes, but is not limited to, FBR (Fixed Bed Resid), Ebullated Bed Resid HydroCracking (EBRHC), HCR (Hydro cracking) and DHT (Distillate Hydro treating).
Provide technical support to the global sales organization including at customer visits, catalyst trials and onsite support at customers’ catalyst loadings and startups.
In particular work closely as technical partner with the regional business director and technical segment Lead to grow and sustain the business in the Middle East and India Region.
Populate with technical data and keep up to date the CRM’s software database of ART collecting the information pertaining the refineries and hydroprocessing units in the regional market under scope of work (Middle East).
Prepare and present papers and publications of technical content as necessary to represent ART Hydroprocessing Catalyst applications and performance in major Refining Conferences and Workshop in the Middles East and India region.
Work with R&D personnel to design testing plans that meet customer needs in terms of assessments and troubleshooting as well as the development of new products.
Work closely with Sales, R&D and the Technical Experts (SME’s) to support the technical needs of the business. This includes, but is not limited to, technical service, technical proposals, and supporting catalyst loadings and startup support.
Provide innovative ideas to create new and modified products and services, adding mutual value to ART and our customers.
Follow EHS Processes and commit to a safe working environment for employees on all sites. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure prompt and appropriate responses to customers’ questions and requests.

Required Qualifications

BS degree in Chemical Engineering, or similar
Minimum 6-9 years’ experience within the hydro-processing refinery with at least 5 of which must be in Refiningor Catalyst business technical services role.

Candidate Profile

Must be able and willing to travel significantly (~50%+) and operate on a global scale. This position is plannedto support Middle East region, specifically customers in the GCC
Must have broad knowledge and experience of the oil refinery industry, preferably in residue HydroprocessingOperational experience in residue hydrocracking, is an advantage
Field experience- Basic understanding of how equipment functions in the field and overall plant operation isrequired. Knowledge of hydro-processing-specific equipment a plus.
Must be articulate, able to present well and listen well and display good capabilities of "problem solving andtroubleshooting.”
Must be proficient in Microsoft excel, PowerPoint, simulations models a plus.
Speaks fluent English and ideally some basic Arabic.
Culturally sensitive to doing business in the Middle East and India, prior experience in working in the MEIregion will be an advantage.
Proactive individual who takes ownership to resolve problems.
Experience of working with senior level executive in a multi-national organization.

Materials Management Specialist 2 (Poznan, WP, PL, 60-166)

Requisition ID: 24069

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals and solutions that enable industries to enhance modern life. Our customers use our catalysts, engineered materials, process technologies and fine chemicals to manufacture everyday products – like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals and food packaging – better, faster and smarter. Our thousands of employees work to harness the power of science for a better world at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide. For more information, visit Grace.com.

Job Description

To meet customers delivery expectations in terms of material availability whilst ensuring the best possible utilization external supplier resources and maintaining inventory levels at an optimal level.

The responsibility includes external manufacturing and sourcing including confirmation from vendors and tollers.

Responsibilities

•   Complying with all internal and external safety regulations pertaining to environmental protection and occupational & traffic safety according to the GRACE EHS system and directly pointing out identified mistakes or wrong behavior
•   Efficient detailed scheduling and sourcing from vendors and tollers (Req to PO Process) according to company rules and targets, cost optimization and considering vendor capabilities – Based on a daily sales order review.
•   Coordinating repack process with internal and external service provider.
•   Order scheduling, confirmation and communication of all sales orders (EMEA, Interco, indent) in line with company rules
•   Supporting on Customer complaints and Returns
•   Provide and plan raw, packaging material and semi-finished products based on requirements of finished products to the Grace suppliers and tollers.
•   Warehouse Inventory management – Shelf-life monitoring, Blocked Stock, Slow Moving, Repack order management etc.
•   Warehouse housekeeping and monitoring of exceptions.
•   Owning and responsible for maintaining master data and MRP setup of warehouse materials in cooperation with Business Management and IBP
•   Utilize reports from IBP for Demand, Supply and Inventory Forecasting
•   Participate in mid/long-term Sales & Operation planning tasks and projects to report, optimize and improve processes.
•   Trouble shooting and problem solving in terms of material availability within the Integrated Supply Chain organization in co-operation with Sales Departments worldwide, Business Management, Operations and Technical Departments
•   Continuous monitoring of delivery performance, external sourcing, material availability vs demand
•   Liaise with Forwarding and external suppliers to optimize material flow to be in line with our internal goals and targets as well as external customers’ expectations.
•   Coordination and Communication with Production, Customer Service, Sales, Business Management, IBP, TCS, TCO, Purchasing, QC/R&D, Forwarding and Warehouse on day-to-day business as well as escalation process.
•   Participation in Integrated Supply Chain related projects

Required Qualifications

•   Fluent English
•   German would be an additional benefit.
•   Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word)
•   Good SAP skills (SD, MM, PP)
•   More than 3 years of experience as a planner within the industry

Preferred Qualifications

•   Customer Service oriented
•   Willing to take over responsibility and be a problem solver
•   Basic technical understanding of production processes
•   Commercial knowledge and understanding and sense for cost optimization
•   Good communication skill and team spirit
•   Planning and commercial education

Benefits

Laboratory Technician (Chicago, IL, US, 60629)

Hourly Wage:$39.36
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician will conduct analyses of raw materials, intermediates and finished goods in a safe manner. This is a 12-hr night shift position.

Responsibilities

Work safely and encourage others to do so. Advocate safety and take the initiative to correct hazardoussituations or activities.
Conduct routine analyses of raw materials, intermediates, and finished goods.
Accurately record results andkeep all records neat and organized.
Effectively communicate results to Production personnel and othercustomers and work to meet their needs.
Follow all procedures carefully, and work to ensure that all data are accurate.
Screen data generated and takeappropriate steps to ensure all data are accurate and timely.
Obtain and maintain certification on all major tests.
Given guidance and instructions, perform non-routine analyses.
Strive to increase job knowledge and develop new skills.
Be flexible and open to new tests and assignments.
Work any shift, weekend, holiday, or overtime required. This position will serve as primary vacation coverageon night shifts.
Organize, initiate, and retain material composite samples, and help complete special projects as required.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent technical training and experience in laboratory environment.
Must be able to distinguish color changes associated with laboratory testing.
Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory calculations, ability to interpret data, and an understanding of basiclaboratory chemistry

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Company provided uniforms and laundry
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Company Retirement Contribution Plan & 401k with company match
Twelve paid holidays
Annual compensation approximately $79k

Sr HR Manager (Lake Charles, LA, US, 70665)

Annual Wage Range: $128,000.00 - $176,000.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Sr HR Manager to provide HR leadership and manage human resources activities at our Lake Charles manufacturing site. This individual will drive organizational capability within the site to help Grace meet growth and productivity goals. This position will also lead and execute critical HR processes for talent acquisition and management, employee development, and succession planning. In addition, the position will have primary responsibility for site-based labor and employee relations activities.

This role reports to the Vice President, Human Resources, Global Operations.

Responsibilities

Participates and supports site safety programs and initiatives to ensure GOAL ZERO is a reality.
Partner with Site and Operations leaders to develop organizational strategies to achieve Grace’s business goals and growth strategies.
Provide leadership, guidance, and counsel to leaders on matters related to talent, organizational change, labor and employee relations, engagement and communications.
Ensure alignment with HR global and regional strategies and drives the implementation of those strategies.
Align with the HR service delivery model and coordinates regularly with the HR Centers of Excellence to deliver high quality services for employees, with focus on effective payroll, benefits administration, talent management and development practices.
Promote and deliver on initiatives to drive a positive culture and workforce climate at the site.
Prepare for and participate in union contract negotiations process to achieve a successful agreement that ensures manufacturing continuity and delivers on business objectives.
Guides and administers grievance administration, working to minimize or resolve at lowest possible level. Prepares for arbitrations and other dispute responses to unions and government agencies.
Utilizes HR and business systems to administer programs, analyze data and workforce trends.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR Management, Business, or related field.
12+ years HR experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
3+ years of experience as an HR Manager within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working in union environment with labor relations, contract administration and negotiations.
Demonstrated experience with driving employee engagement and positive employee relations with all levels of a manufacturing operation.
Demonstrated ability to develop strong working relationships with all levels in the manufacturing plant, plus corporate business teams and HR Centers of Excellence.
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead changes that positively impact operational challenges and opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with HRIS systems, preferably SAP SuccessFactors.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Technician (Worms, RP, DE, 67547)

Requisition ID: 23761
Grace ist ein führender globaler Lieferant von Katalysatoren und Spezialmaterialien, der auf Talent, Technologie und Vertrauen baut. Die beiden branchenführenden Geschäftsbereiche des Unternehmens – Katalysator- und Werkstofftechnologien – warten mit innovativen Produkten, Technologien und Dienstleistungen auf, die die Produkte und Prozesse unserer Kunden in aller Welt verbessern. Grace beschäftigt ca. 4.300 Mitarbeiter in mehr als 30 Ländern.

Job Description

Chemielaborant QC (m/w/d)

im vollkontinuierlichen 3-Schicht-Wechsel-Betrieb

Responsibilities

Durchführung der analytischen Prüfungen an den im Bereich anfallenden Proben gemäß Prüfplanunter Anwendung der Prüfmethoden
Einhaltung aller internen und externen Sicherheitsrichtlinien bezüglich Umweltschutz, Arbeits- &Verkehrssicherheit lt. GRACE EHS-System sowie unverzügliches Aufzeigen von entsprechenden Mängeln bzw. Fehlverhalten
Datenerfassung der Prüfergebnisse

Required Qualifications

Erfolgreich abgeschlossene Ausbildung als Chemielaborant/-in oder Technische/r Assistent/in
Analytische Kenntnisse im Bereich QC
Bereitschaft zur Tätigkeit im vollkontinuierlichen Schicht-betrieb
Ausgeprägte Teamfähigkeit

Grace akzeptiert keine unaufgeforderte Unterstützung von Personalvermittlern für diese offene Stelle. Wir bitten, von Anrufen und E-Mails abzusehen. Alle Lebensläufe, die Personalvermittler über E-Mail, Internet oder in jeglicher anderen Form und/oder Methode ohne gültige schriftliche Suchvereinbarung für diese Stelle an Mitarbeiter von Grace senden, werden als alleiniges Eigentum von Grace angesehen. Im Falle einer Einstellung eines Kandidaten durch Grace infolge einer Empfehlung oder auf anderen Wegen wird keine Gebühr gezahlt.

Occupational Health Nurse (Baton Rouge, LA) (Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70805)

Annual Wage Range: $84,110.40 - $115,651.80
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Occupational Health Nurse to work onsite at our Baton Rouge, LA manufacturing site and support the employees at this site. You will be a member of the Corporate Environmental, Health, Safety and Quality team and report directly to the Corporate Occupational Health Nurse.

As an Occupational Registered Nurse, you will provide occupational health services including but not limited to new hire physicals, occupational surveillance exams, drug screening, fit testing, minor acute care and injury management. The ideal candidate will have occupational health nursing experience, be able to function independently as well as part of the corporate nursing team. The candidate should be able to pivot when priorities change and thrives in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

First incident support to assess, treat, and advise medical treatment of employees with minor to life threatening injuries including emergency response. Documents first incident details.
Assessment, treatment and case management of occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.
Manages new hires and return to work clearances
Implements and maintains site medical services programs and procedures to meet Corporate Medical Guidelines and OSHA/other regulations.
Performs medical testing, venipuncture, evaluates medical records, and interprets results of diagnostic procedures.
Orders, receives, maintains, and administers vaccines as indicated for BBP program, post incident tetanus, and/or other vaccinations.
Provide medical expertise on antidote/treatments of chemicals to contractors, hospitals, medical clinics, and physicians during emergency situations treatment inquiries.
Responsible for maintaining all clinic supplies for employee health and emergency response.
Maintains complete medical records for all employee interaction in Cority EMR.
Participates in all mandatory nurse meetings and contributes to Grace standardization process as requested by manager.

Required Qualifications

BSN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing or RN
Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, ideally will also include clinical nursing
Emergency Medical Responder certification
BLS CPR certified
Experience with EMR, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of occupational health nurse experience with demonstrated expertise in occupational health, occupational illness, and injury (case management, and return to work programs).
Industrial occupational health experience
NIOSH Pulmonary Function Certification
COHC Certified for Audiometric Hearing Conservation Testing
BAT-Breath Alcohol Technician
UDS collection Certified
Acute care nursing experience

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Mechanic IV, Multi Prob (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Hourly Wage: $33.16
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

WR Grace is a leading Manufacturer of Specialty Chemicals and is seeking an Industrial Mechanic reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor at our Curtis Bay plant in Baltimore, MD! This position will be responsible for supporting the plant’s mechanical maintenance program, playing a critical role in reactive and preventative maintenance.

Schedule: A Multi may be required to work a rotating shift schedule, work overtime, and work holidays as business dictates. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required.

Responsibilities

Comply with all Company policies, procedures and quality standards as well as participate in quality and process improvement initiatives as required.
Maintains timely compliance on all safety, health, environmental, and training initiatives.
Performs precision repairs to plant mechanical equipment and devices.
Troubleshoots plant equipment, identifies equipment problems, and performs effective repairs.
Performs preventive maintenance.
Disassembles and reassembles equipment to gain access to and remove and replace defective parts.
Evaluates used parts to identify changes to improve equipment performance.
Fabricates new parts.
Sets up and operates, drill press, grinder, shop tools, hand tools, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts.
Uses acetylene, plasma cutter, or other burning equipment
Performs welding using stick, mig, tig, or other welding procedures
Performs crane signaling and rigging of tools or equipment
Fabricates and installs piping systems.
Operates forklift, elevated work platforms, and other equipment necessary for the job.
Reads and interprets drawings & sketches.
Use computer and telecommunications devices including keyboards and other forms of data entry and retrieval.
Other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Candidates must pass a written mechanical aptitude and a hands-on mechanical aptitude test prior to being awarded the position.
Complete Apprenticeship courses and obtain a passing grade.
Complete the required in-shop tasks assigned per the training checklists.
Perform the essential functions of the job as determined by the Organization
Progress to the level of Multi Skilled Mechanic I

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

EHS Specialist (Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, KR, 59614)

Job Description

Encourage employees to reach to the level required by Company and local requirements in field of Health, Hygiene, Environment and Safety including Process safety under cooperation with EHS manager and to raise HSE cultures based on safe behaviors.

Responsibilities

- Secure Occupational Safety

- Protect and Conserve Environment

- Health and Hygiene

- Process Safety Management(PSM)

- Common

Please, refer to the attached Job Description.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering or occupational safety & Health or environmental science.

- 5 ~10 years of EHS experience including Process Safety at the chemical or petrochemical company.

- Industrial safety certificate and environment certificates (Air or Water).

- Experience of handling ISO 14001 and KOSHA guidelines.

- Skill and knowledge of legal reports required by government or agency.

Preferred Qualifications

Good English communication skill (Intermediate level)
Other certificates related to EHS.
Work experience of registration of new chemicals (KREACH)

Production Operator (Chicago, IL, US, 60629)

Hourly Wage:$30.41
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

The Production Operator ensures a safe work environment, handles, stores, and transports chemical materials, operates, monitors, and controls continuous batch processes.
THIS IS A 12-HR NIGHT SHIFT WORK SCHEDULE WITH TRAINING ON DAY SHIFT.

Maintain a safe work environment by wearing the correct PPE and adhering to all safety policies
Operate equipment such as mixers, pumps, belt dryers, spray dryers, mills, filters, cranes, heat exchangers, packaging equipment, calciners, boilers, and other plant equipment.
Responsible for the proper operation of the processes using field controls & PLC/DCS's, and troubleshooting process issues
Consistently completes operator standard work in a timely manner and takes accountability for actions
Respond to emergency situations, including emergency shutdown; complete plant data sheets, environmental reports, inventory sheets, forklift inspection reports, etc. as requested, and housekeeping
Provide routine minor maintenance to process equipment and instrumentation using small hand tools
Sample and analyze plant material to maintain quality standards and take corrective action as needed
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and moving mechanical parts.
The employee is occasionally exposed to high places; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals (acids and bases); outside weather conditions; heat; noise and vibration

Responsibilities

Ability to observe safety rules and practices and wear all safety-related equipment required by the specific task being performed.
Ability to read warning signs, hazard labels, operating procedures, and log sheets. Hear warning sirens and emergency evacuation alarms.
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions and understand units of measure in both English and metric system.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Basic computer skills required
Forklift certification

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

1 to 2 years manufacturing experience in a similar industry OR Associate degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Chemical or Process Controls with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0
Applicants need to have strong reading (English), math and technical skills, and the ability to qualify on various processes and equipment in a dynamic and complex chemical manufacturing environment.
High school diploma (or GED) required

Benefits

Competitive Wages
Straight Nights 36/48 Alternating schedule
Company provided uniforms and laundry
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Company Retirement Contribution Plan & 401k with company match
Twelve paid holidays

Product Analytics Manager, RT (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $111,748.80 - $153,654.60
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Product Analytics Manager to join our RT Business Management team. This role plays a critical part in supporting the ART business unit by ensuring that all aspects of product data management are clearly defined and effectively executed to meet both customer requirements and internal operational needs.

The Product Analytics Manager will be responsible for enabling the smooth flow of information and processes across forecasting, financial planning, order entry, and manufacturing execution. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of the hydroprocessing product portfolio and its associated manufacturing processes.

Key responsibilities include conducting research and gathering data to support informed decision-making by the Product Management team. The role also supports the standardization of global processes and systems to ensure a consistent and disciplined approach to product data management.

In this role, the Product Analytics Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Sales and Technical Service, Sales Enablement, Strategic Marketing, Plant Operations, Operations Finance, Plant Quality, Process Technology (PT), and the Manila Operations Center.

Responsibilities

Lead the management of product specifications to ensure consistency across manufacturing sites and drive cost optimization initiatives.
Provide global operational support to Product Management by managing data, conducting analytics, and delivering insights that enhance portfolio performance.
Analyze and assess key performance metrics such as margin, product mix, and rationalization to support strategic decision-making and improve profitability.
Develop and maintain accurate product portfolio data to ensure reliable reporting and informed business planning.
Own the Business Management of Change (BMOC) process for new and existing product grades and specifications, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality to develop and validate product specifications that meet performance and production standards.
Ensure timely and accurate creation of product master data by coordinating with global operations centers and data governance teams.
Serve as a global administrator and subject matter expert for the Amalgam specification management system, supporting system integrity and user training.
Support Product Managers with documentation and governance by developing process materials and participating in cost containment and customer-specific initiatives.
Facilitate implementation of global programs and systems such as Enablon, LIMS, SAP, and Data Integrity initiatives, while supporting product stewardship and quality-related inquiries.

Required Qualifications

Possess 7+ years of experience in the chemical industry or a related technical field, with a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline.
Demonstrate a strategic mindset with a proven ability to execute and deliver results efficiently.
Exhibit strong organizational, analytical, and data rationalization skills, with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Communicate effectively at all levels through strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, and collaborate well in cross-functional environments.
Show proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to perform complex data analysis; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
Display a high level of accountability, resourcefulness, and the ability to self-manage tasks and priorities; fluency in English is required.

Preferred Qualifications

2 years of experience in financial and/or data analytics
Exposure to 6-sigma and/or Lean manufacturing
Experience with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP, Enablon, Salesforce Analytics

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Tactical Buyer Team Lead (Poznan, WP, PL, 60-166)

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Team Lead Tactical Buyer to join our Procurement Operations team in Poznan. In this role, you will lease and support a team of tactical buyers, ensuring efficient procurement processes and alignment with organizational goals. Strong German language skills are essential, as you will be collaborating with German-speaking stakeholders and suppliers. If you are a proactive leader with a background in tactical purchasing and a passion for team development, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

Be compliant with all internal and external safety guidelines regarding environmental protection, occupational and traffic safety in accordance with the Grace EHS System.
Work closely with category managers and business units to establish and deliver procurement requirements, strategic benefits and compliance to existing procurement contracts.
Manage transactional buying activities and support wider strategic category management, including converting compliant and approved purchase requisitions to purchase orders within SAP Ariba and SAP ECC platforms.
Monitor and challenge non-compliant buying activities.
Maintain sound professional relationships with suppliers. Resolve issues (e.g. pricing, quality, timing, claims, contract disputes, etc.) associated with terms and conditions of service agreements.
Manage supplier quality expectations and process minor complaints. Manage suppliers to recover on delivery, material, or service expectations.
Maintain system data integrity and measure performance on related key indicators (examples: past due purchase orders, open PO acknowledgements, PO expedites, non-conforming material return, and supplier invoice resolution).
Participate in project work to identify and document process and cost improvement initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Functional Procurement experience supporting tactical and strategic activities for direct and indirect categories within a manufacturing organization.
Ability to operate effectively in different cultures and across geographies, including managing stakeholders and colleagues remotely (across distance and time zones) desirable.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to champion the vision of the Procurement organization.
Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to balance total cost of ownership (TCO), strategic and tactical delivery desirable.
Good professional command of German and English language. Other languages are a plus (Spanish, Swedish).
Structured yet flexible. Comfortable with/able to thrive in conditions of change and complexity desirable.
Ability to drive behavioral change desirable.
Willingness to continuously learn and develop, including trainings in SAP systems and category management principles.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficient in SAP ECC and SAP Ariba.

Benefits

Annual bonus
Premium Medical Insurance (Medicover)
Life Insurance (for employee & family members)
Reimbursement for glasses for computer work
Sports Card (goFIT)
Language Courses

Operator m/w/d (Worms, RP, DE, 67547)

Requisition ID: 24082

Grace ist ein führender globaler Lieferant von Katalysatoren und Spezialmaterialien, der auf Talent, Technologie und Vertrauen baut. Die beiden branchenführenden Geschäftsbereiche des Unternehmens – Katalysator- und Werkstofftechnologien – warten mit innovativen Produkten, Technologien und Dienstleistungen auf, die die Produkte und Prozesse unserer Kunden in aller Welt verbessern. Grace beschäftigt ca. 4.300 Mitarbeiter in mehr als 30 Ländern.

Job Description

Bedienung und Kontrolle der Produktionsanlagen vor Ort im vollkontinuierlichen Schichtbetrieb

Einhaltung aller Vorschriften bezüglich Arbeitssicherheit und Umweltschutz
Bedienung unterschiedlicher Anlagen sowohl vor Ort als auch über Prozessleitsystem, inklusive Umrüstung der Anlagen
Anlagenkontrolle, Anlagenpflege und Anlagenreinigung
Probenahme, Protokollführung und Prozessdokumentation
bei Bedarf Übernahme/Mitarbeit bei bereichsbezogenen und übergreifenden Sonderaufgaben/Projekten

Responsibilities

Ständige Überwachung / Optimierung von Maßnahmen zur Erhaltung / Verbesserung der Arbeitssicherheit und des Umweltschutzes und des Energieverbrauches
Bedienung und Betrieb (inklusive Umrüstung) aller Anlagen E+ZA vor Ort und über das Prozessleitsystem im Schichtbetrieb
Anlagenkontrolle, Anlagenpflege und Anlagenreinigung
Probennahmen, Protokollführung und Prozessdokumentation
Einhaltung aller Vorschriften zur Arbeitssicherheit
Bei Bedarf Übernahme/Mitarbeit bei bereichsbezogenen und übergreifenden Sonderaufgaben/Projekten
Vertretung / Springen auf Schicht bei besonderen Anlässen, und Absprache mit der Betriebsleitung

Required Qualifications

abgeschlossene industrielle oder handwerkliche Ausbildung, bevorzugt Chemikant
grundlegendes technisches Verständnis von Produktionsprozessen
ausgeprägtes Sicherheits- und Qualitätsbewusstsein
Teamgeist und Kommunikationsfähigkeit
Produktionserfahrung im Schichtbetrieb erwünschtl
Kesselwärter oder Kenntnisse der Abwasseraufbereitung vorteilhaft

Benefits

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
Zuschuss zu Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
Bezuschusste Mitarbeiterkantine
Kostenlose Heissgetränke und Wasser

Other Compensation

Analyst, HRIS (SuccessFactors) (Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781)

Job Description

The HRISAnalyst will be a part of a team that provides global system support to all our HR functions including Employee Central, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Benefits, Payroll and Compensation. The successful candidate will be highly analytical, process/detailed oriented, customer focused and bring a strong understanding of the SuccessFactors EC, Recruiting/Onboarding, Compensation and/or Time Management platform. Effective communication skills with the ability to prioritize projects and manage confidential information is required. The HRIS Analyst will play a critical role in the ongoing maintenance, optimization, and administration of our SuccessFactors module platforms, ensuring they align with organizational objectives and support HR initiatives.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Oversee the day-to-day management and administration of the Employee Central modules within SuccessFactors.
Administer and maintain the EC, Recruiting, Onboarding, Compensation platform, ensuring data accuracy and system efficiency.
Serve as a liaison between HR and IT teams to test new functionality for any system upgrades, involving relevant business users when necessary.
Work closely with HR Coordinators, HR Business partners, and Payroll to troubleshoot Employee Central queries for multiple modules, including, but not limited to: Recruiting, Onboarding, Employee Central Core, Time Management and/or Compensation.
Work with various teams on special projects.
Perform regular system audits and make recommendations for process improvements.

Reporting & Analytics

Utilize reporting tools to run standard and ad-hoc reports to support decision-making and provide insights into HR metrics.
Ensure the accuracy and consistency of HR reports by implementing stringent data validation and quality control measures.
Monitor HR metrics and KPIs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

User Support & Training

Create and maintain process documentation for HRIS procedures.
Identify opportunities to streamline EC, ONB, Recruiting, Comp or Time Management. HR processes through system enhancements and automation.
Provide ongoing support to HRIS users as it pertains to Employee Central, troubleshooting issues, and offering solutions such as:
- Mass uploads
- Creating and modifying workflows
- Creating and modifying business rules
- Configure back-end and front-end system configuration changes to new or existing fields.
- Perform full functional testing of new system changes prior to moving to PROD.
Develop and deliver EC training and materials for end-users, ensuring effective utilization of HR systems.
Assist with employee data entry and system maintenance tasks as required.
Function as a subject matter expert in Employee Central, Recruiting/Onboarding, Compensation & Variable Pay and Time Management, advising HR team members and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

5+ years Employee Central & Time Mgmt. or EC & COMP experience or more OR 2+ years Recruiting/Onboarding experience or more
BS degree plus 3 –5 years' professional HR experience (or the equivalent in professional and HRIS experience)
HRIS experience with SuccessFactors system required particularly with Employee Central, Recruiting, Onboarding, Time Management and Compensation/Variable Pay.
Proven experience in system administration, implementation, and optimization.
Strong understanding of HR processes and data management.
Self-starter
Ability to work individually and in a team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities required
Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Understanding of system and integration processes

Preferred Qualifications

SuccessFactors Compensation experience a plus
Project Management experience a plus
Global Cloud HCM system implementation experience a plus
EC/Comp SFX accreditation a plus
Recruiting/Onboarding SFX accreditation a plus
Time Management SFX accreditation a plus

Benefits

Guaranteed 14th month Pay
Above-market Retirement Plan Design
LinkedIn Learning Access
Established Performance Incentive Program
HMO coverage for employees on day 1
Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
Educational Assistance

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Operations Supervisor (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Job Description

To support Grace’s manufacturing activities, we’re always on the lookout for experienced Operations Supervisors to support our current and future staffing needs. Geographic locations include Columbia or Curtis Bay MD; Lake Charles, Norco or Baton Rouge, LA; Chicago, IL; Tyrone, PA; South Haven, MI and Pasadena, TX. As a result, we’re seeking to compile a pool of candidates. The following outlines typical skills and experiences, however, depending on the specific job opening, the requirements will adjust accordingly.

As an Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading the production shift with the focus of ensuring the site meets its daily plant goals. You will coach and mentor staff that may include union and non-union employees and/or contractors while ensuring a strong safety culture is followed.

As an Operations Supervisor, your work schedule may include 8, 10 or 12-hour rotating shift schedule and include day, nights, weekend and holidays.

Please note: Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Example of Responsibilities:

Begin each shift with Operators to set goals and expectations.
Conduct regular area tours to engage each team member, address performance and resolve issues, ensure cleanliness and 5S of area and safety walks / inspections.
Wrap-up the shift with the operators and conduct shift-handoff meeting with the next supervisor.
Facilitate preliminary Root Cause Analysis (RCA) with team members.
Manage/prioritizes schedule breaks and changes to daily work assignments and Operator accountability - coaching & performance management.
Conduct off shift /last minute call-ins for coverage.
Create/document maintenance work notifications.
Identify and facilitate required work permits.
Verify completed maintenance work orders.
Redline Zero Energy surveys.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

Example of Required Qualifications:

H.S. Diploma or GED.
3- 7+ years of experience in petro- chemical manufacturing environment to include prior supervisory experience.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Must have the ability to work in a team environment, self-starter, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail and problem solving

Preferred Qualifications

Example of Preferred Qualifications:

B.S. degree in an engineering discipline.
Computer skills, SAP, Microsoft Office (i.e. Word and Excel), Outlook, etc.
Familiarity with Team Guru, TEAMs, Enablon, SharePoint.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6%
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Other Compensation

Operator m/w/d (Worms, RP, DE, 67547)

Requisition ID: 24163

Job Description

Bedienung und Kontrolle der Produktionsanlagen vor Ort im vollkontinuierlichen Schichtbetrieb

Einhaltung aller Vorschriften bezüglich Arbeitssicherheit und Umweltschutz
Bedienung unterschiedlicher Anlagen sowohl vor Ort als auch über Prozessleitsystem, inklusive Umrüstung der Anlagen
Anlagenkontrolle, Anlagenpflege und Anlagenreinigung
Probenahme, Protokollführung und Prozessdokumentation
bei Bedarf Übernahme/Mitarbeit bei bereichsbezogenen und übergreifenden Sonderaufgaben/Projekten

Responsibilities

Abgeschlossene Ausbildung, bevorzugt in Chemie, Verfahrenstechnik oder vergleichbarer Ausbildung
Produktionserfahrung im Schichtbetrieb erwünscht
ausgeprägtes Sicherheits- und Qualitätsbewusstsein
Team- und Kommunikationsfähigkeit

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
Zuschuss zu Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
Bezuschusste Mitarbeiterkantine
Kostenlose Heissgetränke und Wasser

Other Compensation

Accounts Payable Specialist (Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781)

Requisition ID: 24137

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Grace is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist (Disbursement) to join our AP - Disbursement team! This role reports to the AP Manager located at the GBS in Manila.

This position is responsible in performing high-level analysis of the different processes within the Accounts Payable team and come up with recommendations and/or projects that would promote efficient AP operations. This role also is responsible for processing payments of posted invoices in SAP and ensuring that payments have been transmitted accurately and timely for Asia Pacific, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA), and parts of Latin America, including verification for accuracy of transactions and compliance with company policy, data entry in financial system and vendor inquiries, and ensure SOX compliance.

This position is an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) with comprehensive knowledge of interdependent processes within Global Operations, covering invoice processing, verification, posting, master data management, and PCM.

Responsibilities

Executes all types of payments (Automatic Payment Runs and Manual Payments) across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Generates and manages regular reports for stakeholders (Cash Management, Treasury, Top Management, and other Towers), including:
- Daily Payment Forecast
- Quarterly GOC Transaction Activities
- Outstanding Checks Review & Investigation
- Unclaimed Property Review and AP Open Reports
- Annual Tax Reporting: 1042/1042S and 1099 preparation, analysis, printing, and distribution
Conducts analytical reviews and detailed investigations on:
- Missed Discounts, Early & On-Time Payments
- Payment Rejections, Returned Payments
- Duplicate Payments, Mismatched Terms, Credit Memos, Aged Open Items
Oversees clearing processes (e.g., Direct Debits, Local Payments) and Intercompany Netting
Acts as a key support for resolving Tier 3 S2P Helpdesk tickets and deep-dive analysis for escalated payment issues
Leads and coordinates process improvement projects within Global Operations
Participates in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system/process changes and new company code setups

Responsibilities (continued)

Provides cross-training and refresher sessions to enhance S2P Helpdesk capabilities
Maintains and updates all disbursement process documentation (Work Instructions and Process Narratives)
Supports internal and external audits through yearly walkthroughs and documentation
Regularly performs various reconciliations:
- Vendor and Account Reconciliations
- Audit Balances (External vendors and quarterly vendor checks)
- Passthrough, VCA, and PCO Reconciliations
- Responds to and fulfills reconciliation requests from internal audit and S2P
Interfaces with local sites and banks to resolve payment-related issues
Acts as a strategic partner by providing insights and feedback for process improvements
Ensures team alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) and contributes to target achievement
Leads multi-functional initiatives with coordination from RPA, IT, and SAP IT teams for technical implementation

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy or equivalent.
At least five years’ work experience in Accounts Payable and Disbursement/Payments.
Knowledgeable in SAP – purchasing, materials management and reconciliation.
Knowledgeable in Readsoft application and ARIBA Network.
Proficient in MS applications, including but not limited to Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Facilitative leadership skills and project management skills.
Detail oriented and demonstrates ability to consistently meet targets and SLA.
Results oriented; proactive and can work with minimal supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills-ability to communicate to all levels in the organization and across functions.
Inclination to a continuous improvement culture for the process.
Proven ability to work independently with little direction, along with being able to work effectively in as part of a Source to Pay support team.
Strong/Highly analytical and problem solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Work experience in a multi-national and/or shared service companies.

EOE Statement: W. R. Grace & Co. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

Sr Tax Analyst (Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781)

Requisition ID: 24079

Job Description

Grace is seeking a Sr Tax Analyst to join our Tax team! This role reports to Finance Manager, Tax located at Manila, Philippines.

The Sr Tax Analyst is responsible for supporting the tax planning, reporting and compliance operations as well as internal control activities performed in GBS Manila are delivered based on identified metrics. Responsible for the preparation and/or review of tax workpapers, filings and reporting activities which support the overall tax compliance and reporting. This position is expected to be a strong partner with the global corporate tax, and external auditors to support the business needs.

Responsibilities

Oversee all GBS Indirect Tax processes.
Prepare and review data for North America monthly tax compliance.
Manage US customer tax exemption certificates.
Lead and review supporting workbook calculation associated with Grace’s indirect tax compliance (both sales and use
and property tax compliance) process.
Responsible for the computation of accruals and True Up for Property Tax
Prepare and reconcile foreign VAT reports. Review supporting documentation for EMEA Value Added Tax (VAT) process.
Review and approve assigned EMEA VAT tax returns.
Provide timely and accurate reconciliation and support for Indirect Tax Accounts - monitor account activity, record tax related journal entries, maintain supporting documentation, and update roll forward schedules.
SAP postings for all necessary indirect tax calculations.
Lead the tax controversy support.
Assist with providing documentation support related to tax examinations.
Assist in the implementation of the tax technology tools supporting the global tax function.
Participate in continuous improvements to drive efficiencies, automation, and accuracy in the function.
Manage stakeholders and provide permanent solutions for all issue escalations.
Manage or participate on special projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s/College Degree in Accountancy
6-8 years’ experience in a corporate tax department in a global shared service setup.
Working knowledge of tax accounting, specifically Indirect Tax (US Sales and Use Tax and EMEA Value Added Tax).
Excellent leadership, organizational verbal and written communication.
Must possess strong analytical skills, be highly organized, detail oriented, and prioritize projects as needed.
Possess the ability to work independently and exercise own judgment.
Knowledge on SAP or any ERP system.
Knowledge on Vertex or any indirect tax tools.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
Must be able to challenge process deficiencies and recommend improvements.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Dynamic, flexible, and can thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to engage and work with individuals across functional teams at all levels within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in advanced Excel functions and macros to streamline tax calculations and reporting processes.
Hands-on experience in automating tax processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits

Guaranteed 14th month Pay
Above-market Retirement Plan Design
LinkedIn Learning Access
Established Performance Incentive Program
HMO coverage for employees on day 1
Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
Educational Assistance

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If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.

Credit & Reporting Analyst (Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781)

Requisition ID: 24122

Job Description

Utilizing hands-on experience in credit & collections evaluation and accounts receivable management, the Credit/Reporting Analyst will be responsible for evaluating the credit risk of potential and existing customers and recommend appropriate credit limits and payment terms in line with company policy. He/she will also be responsible for assisting the OTC Manager with department reporting requirements and reconciling the total accounts receivable balance to general ledger.

Responsibilities

Perform initial credit screening for all potential customers globally.
Periodic review and updates of credit limits and master data information for existing customers.
Establish and maintain appropriate credit limits and payment terms for all customers.
Work closely with Collections Leaders and Analysts on outstanding customer issues.
Work closely with Collections Leaders and Analysts to timely review and release blocked orders, as appropriate.
Monthly reconciliation of total accounts receivable to general ledger balance on a quarterly basis to publically reported numbers.
Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly cash summary reports.
Preparation of monthly reports required for various meetings (MOR, Controllers, QBR, etc.).
Assist OTC Manager with developing monthly and extended collection targets and latest estimates related to accounts receivable metrics.

Required Qualifications

3+ years of accounting/analytical experience.
Experience in Shared Services / Business Process Outsourcing industry, preferably with multinationals.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Excel.
SAP, Highradius & BW experience preferred.
BA degree or equivalent preferred.
Amenable to working on shifting shchedules if business requires it.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid – 4x a week RTO (Mondays to Thursdays), 1 day WFH (Fridays)
Mid shift schedule

Benefits

Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
Above-market Retirement Plan Design
LinkedIn Learning Access
Established Performance Incentive Program
HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
Educational Assistance

Operations Supervisor (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Annual Wage Range: $90,400.00 - $124,300.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor focuses on achieving compliance with our Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies, including emergency preparedness and response. The Operations Supervisor manages Maintenance employees who are responsible for safely, effectively, and efficiently servicing and maintaining a variety of process systems equipment and the overall plant infrastructure.

The Operations Supervisor is on-site in Curtis Bay, Baltimore at the Additives Plant. They report to the Operations Manager.

The schedule for this role is 12 hour rotating shifts which may include days, nights, holidays and weekends.

Schedule: 12-hour, rotating shifts including days and nights, holidays, and weekends.

1. Week 1: 4 consecutive night shifts, then 3 days off

2. Week 2: 3 regular day shifts, off for 1 day, then 3 night shifts

3. Week 3: 3 days off, then 4 consecutive day shifts

4. Week 4: 7 days off

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety standards; identify and resolve hazards.
Supervise, coach, and counsel operations personnel in their duties.
Assist in training development, collaborate with the training department, and execute training as directed.
Maintain housekeeping standards and develop a Housekeeping Program to ensure minimum standards are met.
Enter SAP notifications for maintenance and participate in the maintenance planning process.
Coordinate with Production and Maintenance Planning to ensure equipment availability and timely completion of scheduled maintenance activities.
Act as a liaison between maintenance and operations, informing personnel of planned maintenance and assisting with preparations for maintenance outages.
Work with Technical Support to evaluate and enhance the Preventive Maintenance program and address downtime causation.
Serve as “Gatekeeper” for all planned, outage, and safety-related work notifications, as well as for production and maintenance supplies and inventories.
Update and develop new work instructions and “Zero Energy” instructions.
Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase department efficiency.
Manage project work and major overhauls on behalf of the Shift Supervisor and serve as the first-line operational representative on RCFA’s associated with the Unit.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
5+ year’s supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting.
Must be able to work a 12-hour shift including days, nights and weekends.
Demonstrated experience with interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.
Previous experience appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and conflict resolution.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership ability to direct and motivate employees
Demonstrated ability to act in a safe manner and teach employees on safety standards.
Proficient in MS Office.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Manufacturing Maintenance Coordinator (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Job Description

The Manufacturing Maintenance Coordinator works with a team of Engineers and Operators and provides oversight and coordinates the activities of the Operations/Maintenance interface and the utilization of cross-functional support teams, while optimizing cost, safety, and utilization of available resources.

The Manufacturing Maintenance Coordinator is a highly visible position and the main representative from the point-of-manufacturing in a production-centered organization for all maintenance issues. The Coordinator is vital for maintaining safety standards, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

The Manufacturing Maintenance Coordinator is onsite at the Curtis Bay plant in Baltimore, MD. They report to the Operations Manager and follow a M-F Day shift.

Responsibilities

Respond to, and ensure, timely completion of maintenance-related environmental, health, and safety issues.
Plan, communicate and coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Environmental to prioritize maintenance activities.
Evaluate, organize and implement maintenance turn around
Use the area work order backlog to help define look-ahead schedules for optimal execution
Lead weekly meetings with Maintenance to review current schedule and generate the schedules for the upcoming period
Apply Grace’s “Best Practice” workflows to coordinate and manage Operations/Maintenance interactions.
Support equipment improvement by communicating deficiencies and coordinating with the Reliability team.
Review notifications for accurate prioritization and data entry
Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to improve efficiency and productivity
Support Operations with Critical Life Safety (CLS) and maintain Zero Energy surveys

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
3+ years of relevant scheduling experience (Budget, Cost, Risk, Schedule, Estimating) in a manufacturing environment OR other relevant experience, such as maintenance coordination, project management, or operations
Demonstrated experience working in a manufacturing plant

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, carry 40 pounds, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator.
Ability to work in a dusty, high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years in an industrial environment, preferably a chemical manufacturing environment.
Experience as an operator or in maintenance.
Experience in maintenance coordination, project management or operations
Demonstrated experience clearly and concisely communicate critical path activities, risks
Experience tracking metrics.
Proficiency with SAP

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Other Compensation

Chemical Operator (Baltimore, MD, US, 21226)

Hourly Wage: $29.61
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Job Description

WR Grace, a leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals, is currently seeking experienced Chemical Operator for our team at the Baltimore/Curtis Bay, MD plant. This role will be responsible for handling, storing, and transporting chemical materials, operating and monitoring both continuous and batch processes, troubleshooting operational issues, and performing routine minor maintenance on process equipment and instrumentation.

At the Curtis Bay site, all employees have a role in upholding environmental, health, and safety standards. Each team member is accountable for ensuring compliance with our EHS policies, including emergency preparedness and response, as outlined in both site-wide and local area documentation.

Schedule: 12-hour, rotating shifts including days and nights, holidays and weekends.

Week 1: On-schedule for 4 consecutive night shifts, then 3 days off
Week 2: On-schedule for 3 regular day shifts, off for 1 day, then on for 3 more night shifts
Week 3: 3 days off, then on the schedule for 4 consecutive day shifts
Week 4: 7 days off

Responsibilities

Operate chemical processing equipment following standard operating procedures
Act as a safety leader. Comply with all plant environmental, health, safety, and process safety standards and procedures. Report hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner
Perform process equipment troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs
Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in all assigned areas
Utilizes technology such as PCs for reporting and communication
Participates in training initiatives as required, attends required meetings and completes required testing within specified time frames
Monitor plant equipment and control plant operations
Operates forklift
Communicates plant status with relief and coworkers
Records plant process, quality and environmental data
May be assigned other duties that are equivalent in skill to job requirements

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Ability to read, write, and type the English language
Ability to read and comprehend detailed specifications, including computer graphical user interface and basic math ability
Candidate must successfully complete the Skills Assessment
Candidate must successfully pass a background check and drug screen prior to employment.
Candidate must be willing and able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule including days and nights, holidays and weekends and overtime
2-3 years of Industrial manufacturing experience

Preferred Qualifications

DCS Control system knowledge and experience
Associate degree in Process Technology or similar
Forklift license

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program

Senior Mechanical Maintenance & HVAC Technician (Columbia, MD, US, 21044)

Annual Wage Range: $70,400.00 - $96,800.00
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Job Description

We're hiring a Senior Mechanical Maintenance & HVAC Technician to join our facility services team working at our corporate headquarters campus located in Columbia, MD. This role reports to the Senior Supervisor, Facility Services and is a Monday-Friday work schedule.

As a Senior Mechanical Maintenance & HVAC Technician you will oversee, supervise and participate in the installation, maintenance and repair of the HVAC systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

Repair, and maintenance of site utility and mechanical equipment as follows: HVAC, Boilers, Domestic Hot & Cold Vacuum, Chillers, Compressed, Air Refrigeration, Cooling Towers, Natural Gas, Lab Gases, VFD Controls, Building Control Sys and other operating systems.
Respond to emergency Hot/Cold work orders.
Inspect the building’s mechanical rooms to ensure boilers, chillers, and pumps are functioning properly. This is performed twice daily, in the AM and then again in the PM, assisted by Building Management System (BMS) software program.
Ensure lab exhaust hoods are functioning properly and make necessary repairs when needed.
Ordering and maintaining parts/equipment
Regularly clean, adjust, repair HVAC systems.
Perform routine warranty maintenance and adhere to proper code standards.
Interpret policies to assigned personnel and enforce safety regulations.
Oversee site plumbing needs and improvements.
Maintain records, drawings, and develop safety procedures and ensure records and files are updated.
Oversee and manage contractors performing plumbing, mechanical, electrical tasks to include adherence to safety.
Ensure that everyone works in a safe environment and follows regulatory compliance to environmental and safety process.
Address hazards, deviations, and injuries in a timely manner.
Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a laboratory environment with highly hazardous materials
Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Required Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or equivalent
5+ years’ experience within the commercial or industrial HVAC systems
Completion of an approved technical training program in HVAC/Refrigeration and/or have HVAC/Refrigeration License
Basic understanding of boiler, chiller, and cooling tower operations
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to read engineering drawings and blueprints.
Ability to use hand and power tools related to the trade
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), Outlook and other computer-based programs
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Stationary Engineer License
OSHA 30 or related safety training
Supervisory experience

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Donation Match Program
U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Supervisor Wareneingang m/w/d (Worms, RP, DE, 67547)

Requisition ID: 24154

Job Description

Organisation und Steuerung der Arbeitsabläufe in den Bereichen Wareneingang, Musterlager, Probenahmebrücke und Tankfarm.

Responsibilities

Einhaltung aller internen und externen Sicherheitsrichtlinien bezüglich Umweltschutzes und Arbeits-& Verkehrssicherheit lt. Grace EHS-System und Sicherstellung entsprechender, aktueller Schulung der unterstellten Mitarbeiter sowie unverzügliches Aufzeigen bzw. Abstellen von entsprechenden Mängeln bzw. Fehlverhalten
Organisation und Optimierung der Arbeitsabläufe in den Bereichen Wareneingang, Musterlager, Kleinteileverpackung, Probenahmebrücke und Tankfarm

Erstellen, bzw. regelmäßige Kontrolle der für diesen Bereich benötigten Arbeits- und Betriebsanweisungen sowie Gefährdungsbeurteilungen
Ständige Überwachung/ Optimierung von Maßnahmen, zur Erhaltung / Verbesserung der Arbeitssicherheit und des Umweltschutzes, besonders im Bereich der zentralen Tankfarm
Disposition und Füllstandskontrolle aller am Standort Worms benötigten Flüssigrohstoffe für die zentrale Tankfarm, sowie Durchführung von Stornierungen und Nachbestellungen
Abstimmen des kurz-/ wie langfristigen Bedarfes von Flüssigrohstoffen, in Zusammenarbeit mit internen Abteilungen und Lieferanten
Verwaltung der Zeitfenster und Prioritätsregelungen in der Entladung
Fachliche und disziplinarische Führung der unterstellten Mitarbeiter
Schulen und Fördern von Mitarbeitern
Personal- und Urlaubsplanung
Überwachung der Durchführung von Mitarbeiterunterweisungen unter Einhaltung gesetzlicher und interner Vorschriften
Mitarbeit bei der Optimierung von Warenbeständen und Materialflussprozessen
Bei Bedarf Übernahme/Mitarbeit bei bereichsbezogenen und übergreifenden Sonderaufgaben und Projekten
Unterstützung bei der Durchführung der Jahresinventur
Wirtschaftliche Vorratsplanung von Kundenmusterbeständen

Required Qualifications

Meister für Lagerwirtschaft oder Industriemeister
Kenntnisse und praktische Erfahrung aus dem Bereich Logistik und Lagerwirtschaft
Führungsqualifikation
Schnelle Auffassungsgabe, Flexibilität, Eigeninitiative und Organisationstalent
Erfahrung im Umgang mit SAP R3 Modul MM
Kenntnisse im Umgang mit Rohstoffen und Verpackungen
Kenntnisse im MS Office Modul, wie Word, Excel und Power Point

Preferred Qualifications

Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
Lean Six Sigma Ausbildung (yellow Belt)

Benefits

Betriebliche Altersvorsorge
Zuschuss zu Gesundheitsmaßnahmen
Bezuschusste Mitarbeiterkantine
Kostenlose Heissgetränke und Wasser

Other Compensation

Senior Quality Engineer (Tyrone, PA, US, 16686)

Annual Wage Range: [[95,000]] - [[105,000]]
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Final salary and compensation will be based on several factors including candidate qualifications and experience, geographical location, market, and business considerations.

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services that our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

We're hiring a Senior Quality Engineer to work onsite at our Tyrone, PA manufacturing facility. The Tyrone location produces a portfolio of products including specialty pharmaceutical, food grade nutraceuticals, performance chemicals, agricultural chemicals, and refinery catalysts.

As the Senior Quality Engineer, you will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and be responsible for carrying out Manufacturing Quality Assurance functions within the plant. This includes resolution of deviations, performance of product impact analysis and corrective and preventive action for events, leading and participating in investigations, approval of standard operating procedures, quality improvement programs, risk management, and assurance of cGMP and compliance. You will be an integral member of the Quality Operations team and provide support to site leadership and customers.

In addition, you will be the primary backup for the Plant Quality Assurance Manager, be a leader and mentor to junior staff members, and share industry best practices for implementing and maintaining an effective Quality Management System. You will also be responsible for driving process improvements and innovation opportunities.

Responsibilities

Develops product quality plans, documents, and systems by creating product specifications, quality controls, quality plans, risk analyses and FMEA’s.
Develops and implements statistical quality programs and process monitoring systems.
Support achievement of quality goals and Key Performance Indicators.
Assess compliance of practices and procedures with company policies and applicable regulations for the Quality areas under his/her responsibility.
Ensures investigations of plant events are completed thoroughly and documented accurately and are included in the plant CAPA system. Performs product impact analyses for plant events and segregates where appropriate.
Maintains an effective liaison and cooperative relationship with other Quality areas and Plant departments.
Participates on Process teams as the Manufacturing Quality Assurance function. Functions may include leading/supporting process validation, equipment qualifications, and other applicable production and process controls.
Approves standard operating procedures; ensures procedures comply with policy and make sense.
Conducts auditing of manufacturing documentation and quality records (calibration, validation, environmental controls, training, etc.). Member of the Internal audit team.
Performs batch release.
Support customer and regulatory audits/inspections.

Required Qualifications

B.S. degree, preferably in Biology, Chemistry or Engineering discipline.
5+ years’ experience in a regulated industry in capacity of Manufacturing, Quality, or Engineering.
Knowledge of quality or compliance management such as regulations and standards affecting pharmaceutical manufacturing, including ISO 9001.
Experience leading project teams across multiple functions and levels and managing competing priorities.
Experience with risk management tools and techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Effective problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal relations / communications skills.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.

Preferred Qualifications

In-depth knowledge of regulations; 21 CFR 210 /211, 117, 820, ICH Q7.
ASQ certification (CQE or CQA).
Lean Six Sigma training with Green or Black Belt certification.
Expertise in quality management tools.
Auditing experience.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Life Insurance and Disability
Grace Wellness Program
Flexible Workplace
Retirement Plans
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave (salaried only)
Tuition Reimbursement

Plant Operations and Leadership Talent Pool (Baton Rouge, LA, US, 70805)

Job Description

We are building a talent pipeline for future openings at our various plant sites across the United States. We are seeking highly skilled and experienced Managers and Senior Chemical Engineers with a strong background in chemical engineering, extensive experience in plant operations, manufacturing, maintenance, and/or engineering within the specialty chemicals industry, and proven leadership abilities. Please specify preferred location(s) in your cover letter. We will be in touch with opportunities that you qualify for as they come!

W. R. Grace & Co. is a global leader in specialty chemicals and materials, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. Founded in 1854 and known for our innovation and growth, we produce fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts, hydroprocessing catalysts, polyolefin catalysts, and silicas. Around the world, Grace employees work together to deliver specialty chemical products, services and solutions to our customers—and their customers. We help industries manufacture everything from fuel to pharmaceuticals, toothpaste to tires, beer to biofuels, plastics to paint—efficiently, cost-effectively and sustainably.

Plant Site Locations:

Aiken, South Carolina
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chicago, Illinois
Columbia, Maryland
Curtis Bay, Maryland
East Chicago, Indiana
Houston Warehouse, Texas
Lake Charles, Louisiana
Norco, Louisiana
Pasadena, Texas
Houston, Texas
South Haven, Michigan
Tyrone, Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

Lead and manage plant operations to ensure efficient and safe production processes.
Oversee manufacturing activities, including process optimization, quality control, and troubleshooting.
Implement and maintain safety and compliance standards in accordance with industry regulations.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategic projects.
Mentor and develop junior engineers and staff, fostering a culture of growth and innovation.

Qualifications + Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering.
7 – 10+ years of experience in plant operations, manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering within the specialty chemicals industry.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
In-depth knowledge of process optimization, quality assurance, and safety regulations.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

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Benefits

Cash Application and Allocation Analyst (Muntinlupa City, National Capital Region (NCR), PH, 1781)

Requisition ID: 24123

Job Description

Responsible for managing the cash application and allocation process. Applying hands-on experience in Cash Application and Allocation, Account Reconciliation and Customer Service issues and will be responsible for helping meet or exceed Cash Application targets. To provide support to the Cash Application and Allocation Supervisor.

Responsibilities (1 of 2)

Responsible for ensuring that cash application and allocation is completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Perform daily reconciliation of payment discrepancies and contacts Credit and Collection team for prompt resolution.
Investigate and coordinate any unidentified receipts to Credit and Collection, Treasury, Business and other relevant parties to ensure timely resolution.
Perform reviews of credit/debit memos, unauthorized deductions and other adjustments posted to customer accounts as well as verifying the proper offsetting of credit/debit memos and unapplied cash as authorized in writing by the customer.
Perform subsequent clearing and posting as needed.
Prepare and post manual journal entries as necessary.
Perform monthly Cash GL account reconciliation.
Actively participate in monthly, quarterly and yearly closing activities.
Oversee the tracking, proper posting and offsetting of all prepayments on customer accounts.
Drive process improvement within the Cash application scope.

Responsibilities (2 of 2)

Maintain confidential records of all AR/cash application transactions for audit compliance.
Research and respond to all inquiries concerning the function, account reconciliations, remittance advice/payment application and takes appropriate action.
Assist with quarterly and yearly audit by internal and external auditors.
Assist Cash Application and Allocation Supervisor with preparation and analysis of relevant reports such as Scorecard and other ad hoc reports.
Actively participate in engagements with multiple stakeholders.
Prepare Daily Cash Summary report.
Prepare and perform analysis of Unclaimed Property and Cash Summary for Corporate.
Prepare and perform analysis of Unapplied and Short payment report (bi-monthly and monthly).

Required Qualifications

Experience in Shared Services / Business Process Outsourcing industry, preferably with multinationals.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to assist with various reports.
SAP & BW experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years Cash Application and Allocation/ Revenue Chain experience.
BA/BS degree or any related Finance/Business equivalent preferred.
Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal, negotiation and analytical skills as well as demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across functional business organizations.

Benefits

Guaranteed 14th Month Pay
Above-market Retirement Plan Design
LinkedIn Learning Access
Established Performance Incentive Program
HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)
Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents
Educational Assistance

Chemielaborant QC (m/w/d) (Worms, RP, DE, 67547)

Job Description

Durchführung der analytischen Prüfungen an den im Bereich anfallenden Proben gemäß Prüfplan unter Anwendung der Prüfmethoden
Analyse von GMP – relevanten Produkten:
Analyse von Fertigprodukten, Roh- und Hilfsstoffen nach gültiger Prüfanweisung unter Einhaltung der GMP Vorgaben
GMP – gerechte Durchführung und Dokumentation der Analysen
Einhaltung aller internen und externen Sicherheitsrichtlinien bezüglich Umweltschutz, Arbeits- & Verkehrssicherheit lt. GRACE EHS-System Datenerfassung der Prüfergebnisse
Überwachung der Prüfmittel gemäß Festlegung in der Prüfmitteldatei sowie Veranlasssung von Korrekturmaßnahmen an diesen Prüfmitteln
Bei Bedarf Mitarbeit/Übernahme bei bereichsbezogenen und -übergreigfenden Sonderaufgaben/Projekten

Required Qualifications

Erfolgreich abgeschlossene Ausbildung als Chemie-laborant/-in oder Technische/r Assistent/in
Selbstständige Arbeitsweise
Analytische Kenntnisse im Bereich QC
Umgang mit Chemikalien
Einhaltung der Sicherheitsbestimmungen für das Arbeitsgebiet
Ausgeprägte Teamfähigkeit