Chemical Engineer Job at Bridgestone Americas, Inc., Lake Charles, LA

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  • Bridgestone Americas, Inc.
  • Lake Charles, LA

Job Description

Company Overview

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.

Job Category

Engineering & Science

Position Summary

This position is onsite at our Lake Charles, LA facility M-F. Candidates within a commutable distance to Lake Charles, LA are preferred. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The Chemical Engineering position researches, designs, develops, and implements chemical reactions used in processes that convert raw materials or chemicals into more useful or valuable forms. An Experienced Professional position applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. This position must be able to work independently with general supervision and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices. Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.

Responsibilities
• Works on chemical engineering problems of moderate scope and assists with projects or processes while receiving general instructions from higher level professionals
• Applies research to the planning, design development and testing of chemical engineering systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines
• Designs chemical plant equipment and processes for the manufacture of chemical products such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp
• Determines most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, oxidation, hydrogenation, and polymerization
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related Engineering discipline and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or equivalent work experience

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:
  • A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
  • The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
  • A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
  • Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
  • A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area,

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