Chemical Engineer

Ultium Cells is a joint venture lithium-Ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solutions and General Motors. This new construction high-technology plant will have the latest battery cell manufacturing technology. The investment in this new business venture represents a commitment of more than $2.3 Billion. It will be among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors North American electric vehicle applications.

The Ultium cell partners include LG Energy Solutions; the world’s largest manufacturer of automotive battery cells in the world and General Motors a global company committed to delivering safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide chemical engineering support for the facility, focusing on the Solvent Recovery Process and Central Electrolyte Storage System

Developing and implementing safe work practices for employees working with hazardous material.

Developing and implementing work instructions, such as Task Instruction sheets and Safe operating Procedures

Develop and Implement procedures for Solvent Recovery Process quality control

Ensure all Ultium safety policies and procedures are followed by contractors and internal resources

Work with facilities maintenance department to help coordinate preventative maintenance, emergency maintenance and improvement projects on facilities systems

Work with cross functional production groups to ensure process deliverables are met

Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers for commissioning tasks, troubleshooting and problem solving

Manage and review support documentation, with facilities supervisors and operators, for chemical related processes

Provide troubleshooting support to facilities systems

Provide input in early stages of construction for chemically related processes

Execute projects within budget and complete on schedule. Coordinate project implementation with plant departments to insure no unplanned production disruptions

Support Lean Manufacturing principles in the Facilities group, focusing on eliminating waste and increasing quality

Monitoring and testing processes related to production

Develop scope documents and write purchase requests for all contracts required for above stated work.

Develop PPE, chemical, and spare parts Min/Max Quantities for all facility chemical processes

Work with other Ultium Facility teams to relay appropriate information across all three sites

Qualifications and Competencies:

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

3 years minimum experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferred

Working knowledge of Absorption processes and Vacuum Distillation processes, preferred

Experience working with large scale chemical storage

Project management experience

Effective communication skills

Ability to develop reports and present findings

Leadership capabilities

Willingness to learn new processes/systems

Problem solving skills

Experience working with outside contractors and original equipment manufacturers

Experience in a union environment

Some weekend work and overtime may be required

Total Rewards Information

We offer market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:

100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, and Vision

Generous paid holidays

Tuition Assistance for continuing education

Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles

Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone

Ultium Cells LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Ultium Cells will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which Visa-sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employee will receive initial Environmental training over RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every.