Business Manager, Americas -Kaolin

BASF, The Chemical Company, is a Fortune 100 chemical company dedicated to making products that make our customers' products better. At BASF, we make careers better, too.

The Business Manager, Americas - Kaolin position is responsible for the Marketing Team (Product Management, Pricing, and Market Development) for Kaolin on a global basis.

Responsibilities include:

• Strategy Development
• Pricing strategy at regional, market and account level
• Distribution strategy at regional level
• Regional commercial contract development
• Primary management contact for sales related issues to paper market in NA
• Play a leading role in high-level negotiations/discussions with paper accounts in region
• Lead growth initiatives for paperboard segment and for barrier coatings projects
• Manage Technical Service group globally for paper and industrial applications
• Credit, A/R and other financial issues

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or Paper Technology or related required. Masters of Business Administration required. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education that are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
  
• 12+ years of commercial experience in Sales, Marketing or Technical Service.
  
• Paper or Kaolin Industry required.
• Previous supervision of professional staff required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Able to effectively interact with a variety of cultures and business levels within the organization.
• The ability and willingness to travel up to 25%.

Preferred:

• Technical (technical support, chemistry, engineering) experience.

Technical Manager -Paper Coatings

BASF, The Chemical Company, is a Fortune 100 chemical company dedicated to making products that make our customers' products better. At BASF, we make careers better, too.

The Technical Manager manages and directs the activities of the Paper Coatings Technical group to provide a high level of technical assistance and problem solving support to key Global and Regional customers. This is accomplished by directing appropriate resources, especially personnel, to align with the key Global/Regional account strategies to achieve business goals.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop the goals and objectives of the individual members of the Paper Technical personnel by translating business targets into concrete market specific activities.
• Initiate training programs to ensure a highly competent Technical group by identifying customer support requirements and exposing internal knowledge gaps.
• Coordinate the Technical group to conduct all customer product trials, initiate laboratory testing and provide follow-up reporting to the customers.
• Coordinate all customer Pilot Coater trials and R&D initiatives.
• Actively participate on customer development projects and teams.
• Keep abreast of advancing paper coating technology around the world and incorporates the information into our processes. Evaluates market information, making recommendations regarding trends, competitive products and processes to enhance the sales of BASF products.
• Identifies product gaps, market trends and emerging technologies and actively collaborates with R&D to enhance product portfolio.
• Develops industry contacts with outside research and technical organization and establishes project contracts as required.

• Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Technology or closely related field. BASF recognizes Institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.
• A minimum of ten years experience in paper coatings.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of paper coating technology, papermaking and coating applications equipment and processes, paper finishing technology and paper testing methods and equipment.
• Must possess a fundamental understanding of latex and kaolin properties and their impact on paper properties.
• Requires managerial and human relations skills to direct, motivate and train a diverse technical group.
• Also requires excellent communication and written skills, excellent problem solving skills and the ability to work with Sales, Manufacturing, and customers.
• A knowledge of customer's and competitor's strengths and weaknesses as well as product segments is required to make strategic product decisions.

Desired:

• Experience working with sales and/or marketing to achieve goals.
  
• Knowledge of various printing technologies, analytical techniques and polymer chemistry is an asset.

Electrician, Sandersville, GA

KaMin LLC, a major kaolin producer in central Georgia, has an immediate opening for an Electrician at its Sandersville, GA plant.

The qualified candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the electrical field. This position works mostly on day and evening shift, but requires some overtime and on-call duties. The job duties are split between indoor and outdoor work causing exposure to seasonal temperature variations. It requires climbing to heights of 175 feet and working on and around slippery surfaces. Pay will vary according to qualifications.

This position offers an excellent salary and benefit program including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, vacation, and 401k. Qualified candidates should email resumes to charlene.robinson@kaminllc.com and reference Electrician in the subject line. Applicants may also fax resumes to 706-547-4390. EOE M/F

SCADA/IS Engineer - Toomsboro, Georgia

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CARBO (NYSE: CRR), the world’s leading manufacturer of ceramic proppants for use in the hydraulic fracturing of natural gas and oil wells and the leading supplier of fracture and reservoir diagnostic services, is seeking to fill the position of SCADA/IS Engineer based out of the middle Georgia area. CARBO has a long history of steady growth and solid performance based on our commitment and investment in human capital, product development, manufacturing capacity, and technical expertise. Our company, our culture, and our people make us a world-class company recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the 200 "Best Small Companies" for the last seven years running.

Based in Toomsboro, Georgia, which is centrally located and just a short drive from Macon or Milledgeville, this position reports to the EHS Manager and will be responsible for the administration of Envision System, the Environmental Management Information System as well as perform professional engineering work, provide leadership, and support for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Information Systems (IS) projects. Responsibilities include managing licenses and standards for all domestic sites; leading initiatives, identifying projects; developing project charter; managing integrator if necessary to execute work; managing project’s scope, cost, schedule, risks and quality; and ensuring successful project execution.

• Wonderware ArchestrA, InTouch, Information Server, Historian and I/O servers
  
• Microsoft SQL
  
• Server operating systems
  
• Networking technologies (Mostly Ethernet)
  
• Interfacing to PLCs (mainly Allen Bradley family of PLCs, but also legacy Modicon and Siemens PLCs).
  
• Web Based Systems

A BS degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or related field and five years experience is preferred. A highly motivated self-starter is essential to be successful in this role.
CARBO offers excellent benefits including: medical, dental, disability and life ins.; profit sharing; 401K, and more.

To apply: Please submit resumes to our website www.carboceramics.com.

No Phone Calls Will Be Accepted At the Plant
CARBO is an equal opportunity employer.

Project Engineer

This is an immediate & urgent vacancy in the Middle Georgia area within the world’s market leader in the manufacture & supply of leading edge, high quality, environmentally friendly products & services utilized within the oil & gas sector. This publicly traded, growing company is known for being well capitalized within their profitable industry & has been consistently recognized by well-known publications as being effectively managed.

Responsibilities:

Providing professional, Project Engineering expertise to include:

• Developing and evaluating the plans and criteria for a variety of expansion /construction and/or process improvement projects
  
• Developing sound and cost effective solutions to problems facing the Operations team
  
• Planning, creating and/or monitoring the design of all phases of multiple engineered systems
  
• Assessing the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering solutions to include serving as the liaison with engineering consulting service
  vendors
  
• Performing as a staff advisor and consultant to the Engineering Manager, Plant Managers, and production and maintenance groups
  
• Writing capital project requests, assembling bid packages, and obtaining vendor quotes
  
• Incorporating safety and environmental practices within all processes to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
  

Requirements:

• A minimum of ten years of direct project engineering experience
  
• BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or a related Engineering field
  
• An understanding of the roles of the different disciplines in engineering/construction processes as well as standard industrial construction techniques
  
• A field-oriented, project minded, self starter
  

Compensation & Benefits:

• Very competitive base compensation dependent upon experience, merit reviews & an annual bonus potential of 10% of base – company has paid a bonus for each of the last 5 years
  
• Outstanding benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, disability & life insurance; health care spending accounts; profit sharing & 401k
  
• Comprehensive relocation package

Reply with confidential resume to:
Pete Tosh, The Focus Group – an Executive Search firm
pete.tosh@thefocusgroup.biz
478-746-6891
[Fee 100% paid by employer]

Safety Manager-Spruce Pine, NC

Imerys North America Ceramics has an opportunity for a Safety and Health Manager in Spruce Pine, NC. This position reports to the Site Operations Manager.
The North America Ceramics group mines and processes a variety of ball clay, kaolin, sodium & potassium feldspar, mica, and quartz for use in traditional ceramics market segments; namely sanitaryware, tiles, tableware, electrical porcelain, and fiberglass along with numerous rubber & elastomeric coatings, and adhesive/caulk/sealant applications.

Provide direct Safety and Health leadership and management for the following North America Ceramics (NAC) operation(s): Spruce Pine Feldspar Operations – SPI and SPF Plants, Bear Creek Mica, and surrounding area mining operations.
Leadership and management are demonstrated for the sites supported:

• Plan, organize, manage and evaluate Safety and Health compliance programs/systems
• Ensure all proper Safety and Health notices and licenses are in place
• Safety & Health Management systems, Audits and Self Assessments
• Legislative & regulatory monitoring for operating facilities
• Participation in industry forums/committees and on IMERYS EHS teams

• 3 -7 years experience as a Safety & Health professional preferably in a mining or mining-related operations environment, with specific experience with MSHA regulations, standards and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate EHS discipline (such as Chemical/Environmental/Safety engineering or related area) or equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of Safety & Health compliance, permitting, incident investigating and reporting protocols.
• Ability to manage large/complex projects.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Experience with Industrial Hygiene workplace monitoring.
• Skilled in interacting with and evaluating/training/motivating employees.
• Ability to develop/maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State Safety & Health regulations. 
• Experience with MSHA reporting.
• CMSP certification, MSHA Safety and Health Instructor certification and other Safety & Health certifications are encouraged.

• Travel approximately 15% of the time

The EHS Manager will provide direct EHS leadership and management for the following North America Ceramics (NAC) operation(s): Sandersville GA & Langley SC Kaolin Operations and surrounding area kaolin mining operations and Monticello/Siloam GA Feldspar Operations. This includes:

• -Plan, organize, manage and evaluate EHS compliance programs/systems
• -Ensure all proper EHS/Mining permits and licenses are in place
• -EHS Management systems, Audits and Self Assessments
• -Legislative & regulatory monitoring for operating facilities
• -Participation in industry forums/committees and on IMERYS EHS teams

They will also provide technical and regulatory support to ensure (1)  that the site(s) are in compliance with applicable federal, state and local EHS laws and regulations as well as IMERYS EHS Policies and Protocols and (2) the sites are providing a safe, healthy workplace for all IMERYS employees, visitors and contractors and (3) all employees are properly trained in all EHS areas. They will also work with the Area of Excellence, Safety Oversight of All North American Ceramics Sites.

Requirements:

• The EHS Area Manager should have 7 -10 years experience as an EHS professional preferably in a mining or mining-related operations environment, with specific Safety experience with MSHA regulations, standards and practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate EHS discipline (such as Chemical/Environmental/Safety engineering or related area).
• Knowledge of EHS compliance, permitting, incident investigating and reporting protocols.
• Ability to manage large/complex projects.
• Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
• Able to analyze a wide range of soil, water and air samples to recognize potential environmental hazards.
• Skilled in interacting with and evaluating/training/motivating employees.
• Ability to develop/maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Strong understanding of Federal and State EHS regulations. 
• Experience with environmental permitting requirements.
• CMSP certification, MSHA Safety and Health Instructor certification and Environmental certifications are encouraged.

Interested applicants can either send their information directly or they can learn more and go to our careers section of the website - Imerys.com and apply online. Go to Imerys.com, Recruitment, Applying for a Position, Click here to apply for a US position, then select location and search. Then you can select the position.
Thank You,
Donna Field
Imerys
donna.field@imerys.com

Posted on: 4/22/2010

Maintenance Manager

Purpose of Position - Maintain plant and equipment to meet business goals.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop maintenance management tools and practices
• Schedule and plan manpower and skills.
• Develop an autonomous maintenance program with zero accidents and zero break downs while operating in a tightly controlled fiscal position.
• Forecast replacement capital needs.
• Develop subordinates and maintenance employees
  
• Develop and maintain safety rules and practices.
• Manage site contractors
  
• Interface with purchasing to manage parts and inventory
  
• Partnership with process and department managers served by maintenance
  
• Develop budget and control cost
  
• Prepare reports and analyze performance
  
• Continuously improve processes and activities that deliver business performance
  
• Develop process and maintenance improvements

Accountability

• Meet goals for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance time
• Effective maintenance planning and forecasting.
• Manage cost of repairs using lean manufacturing processes.

Measurement of Performance

• Achievement of goals related to plant operations, primarily operating availability and maintenance cost but also more detailed measures of maintenance performance such as conformance to schedule, job standards, call-backs, zero accidents, zero breakdowns, overtime, etc. to be further defined
• Customer satisfaction and partner relationships
  

Required Skills and Experience

• Knows technology required to operate and maintain equipment such as crushers, kilns, mills, screens, fans, pumps, blowers, belt conveyors, pneumatic conveyors, packaging lines, bag houses, cyclones, burners, electrical distribution, spray systems, waste systems, piping, computerized controls, dozers, hydraulic loaders, trucks, etc.
• Experienced in maintenance planning, analysis, forecasting, administration and documentation, work order management, parts management, preventative, predictive and condition-based maintenance technologies and in systems to manage this work plant-wide.
• Experience and demonstrated ability to implement and manage lean manufacturing processes
• Safety methods and technology
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written
• Leadership as a way of gaining cooperation and group and individual accountability and results.
• Experienced user of Windows-based computing and software
• Project management skills and tools

Desired Skills and Experience

• Familiar with MSHA (or OSHA) regulations and practices
• Four year technical degree, mechanical engineering preferred
• Knowledge of control systems and electronics
• Construction and structural codes and methods

For immediate consideration send your resume to:

Jon D. Harvill CPC
Managing Director
Professional Search of Atlanta, Inc.
jharvill@professionalsearchatlanta.com
770-952-0009 or 800-648-0009

Posted on: Feb-09-2010

Mine and Geology Manager

Imerys mines minerals with rare qualities and processes them using complex techniques to develop solutions that improve its customers’ product performance and manufacturing efficiency. Our products have many applications in everyday life, including construction, personal care, paper, paint, plastic, ceramics, telecommunications and beverage filtration.

This position will be responsible for geologic exploration and reserves strategic evaluations, mine planning and development, and reclamation design for Performance Minerals North America mineral deposit. 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design and execute regional and local geologic and mineral resource evaluations and exploration plans
• Ensure mining plans exist and are correctly maintained at all sites, allowing to anticipate preparation works to be done, potential cost evolution, potential quality issues and set up the corrective measures needed
• Develop and implement KOI metrics and best mining practices for all North American locations
• Oversee all mining-related capital planning and expediters
• Manage exploration core drilling crews and programs including exploration proposals, core logging and core analysis
• Continue the implementation of the mapping and geo-statistical modelization of the depositits of the division

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Geology or Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in field mining geology, mine planning, and mine management
• Proficiency level in mining and geology geo-statistical software
• Ability to communicate effectively to all levels of mining personnel
• Must be able to travel about 50% of the time to inspect and report the development of mineral deposits and properties

Imerys offers excellent compensation depending on experience, including bonus plan, plus a comprehensive benefits package.  Imerys is an EEO employer and values diversity in the workplace. F/M/D/V are encouraged to apply.

If interested please send your resume and salary requirements to Laura Rayner at lrayner@imerys.com.

Safety Manager, Southeast

Process Engineer – Clay

We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the above role to be based in Asia.  In this position you will specialize in the production process of soft minerals, i.e., Ball Clay and Kaolin.  This shall include reviewing of existing operation and recommendation of areas of improvement in terms of efficiencies and the design of new clay production facilities for new development projects.  You will develop and monitor Operational KPIs and cost of production.  You will also work with key stakeholders to develop conceptual design and investment costing for new projects.

This is a senior role with an attractive remuneration package, hence you must possess:

• Graduate or equivalent professional degree in Engineering or related disciplines
• 10 years experience in managing clay production design or operations
• Soft minerals operations and processing
• Ability to identify, coach and train staff

Please contact Leigh Howard on +603 2783-8555 or via leigh.howard@talent2.com

Posted on: 10/08/2009