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Applied Technology Services Support Engineer: NPD Specialty Chemicals / Minerals Products Company  : Significant International Leader in Specialty Chemicals / Minerals Location   : Northeast U.S. Applied Technology Services Support Engineer: NPD Specialty Chemicals / Minerals Products This important role has many responsibilities regarding product improvement and new product development.  The incumbent will supply technical support to the Americas organization for specialty chemicals / minerals products.  Key will be to evaluate customer problems and /or complaints from a technical standpoint and supply the Applied Technical Service Manager and Regional Sales Managers with the information needed to make sound decisions regarding new product development and countering competitive products.  The engineer will also provide laboratory technical support for various technical programs, and develop procedures and formulations that will enhance the potential for increasing sales.  The strong candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in a technical field plus one to three years of direct formulation experience in chemicals or mineral products. Other key responsibilities include: Supply the technical rationale for convincing the customer base to purchase products consistent with sales priorities.            Evaluate new and existing products for applicability and technical performance. Ensure the safe, environmentally sound, and efficient procedures of the laboratory are followed without exception.         As approved, make calls on customer base with Regional Sales Managers. As requested, prepare and deliver presentations to customers and trade associations.   Identify and recommend outside analytical or processing services when consistent with the goals of laboratories.     Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.   Detail Apply Now Product Development Engineering Leader: Specialty Chemicals / Minerals Company  : Significant International Leader in Specialty Chemicals / Minerals Location   : Northeast U.S. Product Development Engineering Leader: Specialty Chemicals / Minerals Support the improvement of new specialty chemicals / minerals products to meet customer demands in various industries.  Support optimization of process systems, manufacturing cost reduction and performance testing of new process equipment.  The strong candidate will have a BS in Chemical Engineering or Plastic Materials Engineering with 7+ years experience related to Plastic Engineering, Chemistry and / or Mineral Processing.  Experience with supervising staff is highly desirable. Must have a strong academic background in organic or inorganic chemistry, as well as experience with statistics and computer applications. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  Manage experimental product sample request process. Supervise Process, Lab Technician(s) and support plant operations. Analytical lab testing and quality control lab tests. Operation of pilot scale equipment. Operation of production equipment in plant scale trials. Write test plan, carry out tests in the laboratory, pilot and full production scale trial.  Write reports. Conduct vendor searches for new process chemicals and equipment. Witness trials at Customer or vendor locations. Detail Apply Now Sales & Marketing Manager / New Product Market Development – Precious Metals Company  : Specialty Metals Leader Location   : Mid-Atlantic U.S. Sales & Marketing Manager / New Product Market Development – Precious Metals This leadership role will supervise sales and marketing personnel, as well as lead the training and development of those individuals.  Plan assignments and oversee sales performance.  Plan and direct campaigns to secure sales in new territories and industries, to realize full market potential of products/customers and to establish product line acceptance.  Provide guidance to Sales Representatives in promoting and securing new and/or major accounts.  Oversee the preparation of major quotations, installations, warranty service obligations and other details such as terms of sale and delivery dates to ensure conformance with marketing policies. Looking for an individual with industry contacts, knowledge and experience direct with customers as well as vendors Direct new product market development Identify potential customers and set up and manage product plant trials for industry customers Establish credible and trusted relationships with potential customers including plant managers, directors of qa, directors of r&d, engineers and production managers and enhance company and product credibility Perform needs/benefits analyses for customer applications Increase sales volume by building on existing customer accounts as well as establishing new customers Coordinate company support staff including marketing manager, r&d, product development, product application engineering, manufacturing  and purchasing Detail Apply Now General Foreman, Mill Maintenance Company  : Large, International Mining / Minerals Leader Location   : Domestic U.S. General Foreman, Mill Maintenance Leadership forms the basis of a safe and healthy workplace and involves both making a commitment to put health and safety into action and proactively managing it. The General Foreman will provide the necessary resources, such as personnel, tools, equipment, operating procedures, and training, to ensure that the supervisors and employees can and will work safely.  The General Foreman Mill Maintenance is accountable for planning, scheduling and coordinating maintenance activities.  The General Foreman Mill Maintenance works closely with mill and mine operations in order to stay in tune with daily activities. The incumbent plays a key role in the preparation of the various plant shutdown schedules. Detail Apply Now Maintenance Manager - Develop Maintenance Personnel Company  : Significant International Leader in Mining & Minerals Location   : Southeast U.S. Our client has seen RECENT RECORD EARNINGS and OVER 15% YEAR OVER YEAR GROWTH IN EPS (earnings per share). Our client is a publically traded company in existence for over 100 years.  A stable and growing leader, they produce a variety of specialty products that are key to daily living.  As a testament to their continual financial success, for OVER FIVE (5) CONSECUTIVE YEARS THE CLIENT POSTED RECORD FULL-YEAR EARNINGS. In addition, reflecting strong pricing and stable costs, the client’s full-year operating margin improved by five percentage points.  Notable as well was an increase in the dividend for the seventh consecutive year. Maintenance Manager The Maintenance Manager is a key leadership role within a strong client.  An important aspect of the role is the professional development of maintenance personnel.  The incumbent will lead the team that provides maintenance support to two operating mine sites and one mineral separation plant.  In addition, provides technical guidance to maintenance and management personnel on engineering related decisions. The maintenance team is responsible for prioritizing, planning, scheduling and executing the maintenance activities required to maximize equipment availability, protect assets and safeguard personnel and the environment.  Also important will be management of minor capital works projects falls within the responsibility of the maintenance department. In support of achieving best practice the incumbent will proactively drive measures to improve equipment and process reliability by conducting root cause failure analysis, evaluating materials and equipment, engaging external expertise to resolve specific technical problems and reviewing the allocation of labour and material resources. Qualifications Degree qualified engineer with minimum of 10 years experience in the maintenance of heavy industrial equipment. Hands on experience with both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks is preferred.   Proven ability to use existing systems and develop/apply new maintenance techniques and methods, including computer driven instrumentation and predictive/preventative methods - either by use of in-house expertise or by effective control of off site specialists.   Understanding of mineral sands separation equipment is an advantage but not essential. Manage effectively the activities of multi-disciplined teams. Seek and embrace state-of-the-art maintenance methods, technologies and new equipment to reduce unit maintenance and operating costs. Liaise effectively with peers, subordinates, the central Engineering group, contractors, suppliers and other service providres to keep abreast of developments having an effect on cost, reliability, effectiveness and efficiency. Demonstrate commercial acumen to ensure short and long-term interests are preserved in all negotiations. Detail Apply Now Maintenance Manager Company  : Significant International Leader in Mining & Minerals Location   : Southeast U.S. Our client is going on 5 YEARS in which EMPLOYEE BONUSES WERE PAID OUT IN EXCESS OF TARGET. Our client is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of products with various applicability in the consumer, industrial and automotive, agricultural, sports, and fluids purification markets.  In existence for over 50 years, they have maintained competitive advantage via a strong and innovative research and development program.  This has led to the development of key new products and applications that has allowed the client to pay cash dividends continuously for over 25 years.  A variety of their products are household names and maintain high brand awareness and respect.  Maintenance Manager The Maintenance Manager is a key leadership role within a strong client.  An important aspect of the role is the professional development of maintenance personnel.  The incumbent will lead the team that provides maintenance support to two operating mine sites and one mineral separation plant.  In addition, provides technical guidance to maintenance and management personnel on engineering related decisions. The maintenance team is responsible for prioritizing, planning, scheduling and executing the maintenance activities required to maximize equipment availability, protect assets and safeguard personnel and the environment.  Also important will be management of minor capital works projects falls within the responsibility of the maintenance department. In support of achieving best practice the incumbent will proactively drive measures to improve equipment and process reliability by conducting root cause failure analysis, evaluating materials and equipment, engaging external expertise to resolve specific technical problems and reviewing the allocation of labour and material resources. Qualifications Degree qualified engineer with minimum of 10 years experience in the maintenance of heavy industrial equipment. Hands on experience with both mechanical and electrical maintenance tasks is preferred.   Proven ability to use existing systems and develop/apply new maintenance techniques and methods, including computer driven instrumentation and predictive/preventative methods - either by use of in-house expertise or by effective control of off site specialists.   Understanding of mineral sands separation equipment is an advantage but not essential. Manage effectively the activities of multi-disciplined teams. Seek and embrace state-of-the-art maintenance methods, technologies and new equipment to reduce unit maintenance and operating costs. Liaise effectively with peers, subordinates, the central Engineering group, contractors, suppliers and other service providers to keep abreast of developments having an effect on cost, reliability, effectiveness and efficiency. Demonstrate commercial acumen to ensure short and long-term interests are preserved in all negotiations. Detail Apply Now Health & Safety Manager Company  : Growing Mining / Minerals Leader Location   : Western U.S. Health & Safety Manager In a time when many minerals / mining operations are cutting back, these clients are seeing significant growth.  This can be attributed to the products they produce being in demand by various industries and for various uses. This position is responsible for assuring that Health and Safety Programs and practices are in place and followed.  Ensures that Company is meeting all aspects of Health and Safety compliance while assuring that the workforce is provided a safe working environment.   Responsibilities: •    Standardizes safety programs across the company •    Provides assistance to the plants upon the arrival of an MSHA inspector on-site and as needed to address any MSHA issues •    Issue Health & Safety reports including required MSHA reports, Workers Compensation claim filing, and internal scorecards •    Coordinates Health and Safety training across all manufacturing plants and monitors all training reporting •    Researches all reportable and Lost Time accidents. Assures that proper action was taken and that proper notification and reporting has occurred •    Monitors and coordinates open WC cases, reports on case activity •    Participates in WC carrier review and selection process •    Plans and administers the STOP program training; provides performance tracking of STOP participation •    Audits health and safety across all plants •    Coordinates routine health screening and reporting •    Attends Mining Association meetings as available; participates in the Safety Committee’s activities to assist and facilitate Company’s safety program •    Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements: •    4 year college degree, preferably in science, or equivalent OTJ experience •    5 years manufacturing experience, with involvement in safety programs, preferably in mining industry •    Certification in health and safety a plus •    3 years experience in training employees •    Familiarity with health & safety regulations, MSHA preferred •    Self motivation and ability to work independently; goals and results driven •    Strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills •    Ability to develop and execute plans •    Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and influence others •    Problem solving capabilities with focus on determining root cause •    Passion for a safe, clean work environment •    PC knowledge, with Word and Excel capabilities Detail Apply Now Health & Safety Manager Company  : Growing Mining / Minerals Leader Location   : Southeast U.S. Health & Safety Manager In a time when many minerals / mining operations are cutting back, these clients are seeing significant growth.  This can be attributed to the products they produce being in demand by various industries and for various uses. This position is responsible for assuring that Health and Safety Programs and practices are in place and followed.  Ensures that Company is meeting all aspects of Health and Safety compliance while assuring that the workforce is provided a safe working environment.   Responsibilities: •    Standardizes safety programs across the company •    Provides assistance to the plants upon the arrival of an MSHA inspector on-site and as needed to address any MSHA issues •    Issue Health & Safety reports including required MSHA reports, Workers Compensation claim filing, and internal scorecards •    Coordinates Health and Safety training across all manufacturing plants and monitors all training reporting •    Researches all reportable and Lost Time accidents. Assures that proper action was taken and that proper notification and reporting has occurred •    Monitors and coordinates open WC cases, reports on case activity •    Participates in WC carrier review and selection process •    Plans and administers the STOP program training; provides performance tracking of STOP participation •    Audits health and safety across all plants •    Coordinates routine health screening and reporting •    Attends Mining Association meetings as available; participates in the Safety Committee’s activities to assist and facilitate Company’s safety program •    Performs other related duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements: •    4 year college degree, preferably in science, or equivalent OTJ experience •    5 years manufacturing experience, with involvement in safety programs, preferably in mining industry •    Certification in health and safety a plus •    3 years experience in training employees •    Familiarity with health & safety regulations, MSHA preferred •    Self motivation and ability to work independently; goals and results driven •    Strong verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills •    Ability to develop and execute plans •    Strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and influence others •    Problem solving capabilities with focus on determining root cause •    Passion for a safe, clean work environment •    PC knowledge, with Word and Excel capabilities Detail Apply Now Manager of Environmental Permitting Company  : Large International Mineral Producer Location   : Western U.S. Our client has LED EFFORTS FOR NEW, GREEN FIELD PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT. Global leader in their industry who has MORE THAN DOUBLED their gross revenue in the last 5 years looking for a key individual to help with future growth. Currently planning an OVER 50% increase in capital spending for the coming year financed through strong cash reserves. Stock near 52 week high. EPS 4Q exceeded estimates by over 10% (over 35% by one estimate). Manager of Environmental Permitting The Manager of Environmental Permitting will report to the Director of EH&S and will be responsible for submissions of quality produced permit applications to the appropriate regulatory agencies.  Work with the Land Department, Technical Services and Site EH&S teams on a variety of permitting projects as assigned.  The incumbent will also act as a resource to the Site Managers by ensuring that they appropriately manage resulting permit conditions, agency responses, revisions, and other necessary system requirements according to company policy. This position will: •    Provide timely technical review all documents (annual reports, progress reports, all licensing actions, etc) to be submitted to the regulatory agencies •    Manage all environmental permitting activities •    Assist site and divisional management on permitting actions •    Lead responses to information requests from regulatory agencies •    Review existing permits and ensure that sites are aware of all permit obligations •    Lead the development of a permit and license requirement tracking system •    Determine status of permits and develop a schedule to ensure completion of all outstanding issues •    Represent company with regulators associated with projects •    Ensures compliance with applicable local, state and federal permitting regulations •    Develops excellent relationships with regulators and permit writers •    Determine obstacles to gaining permit approval and develop a plan to mitigate obstacles •    Lead meetings with key regulators and communicate status with company executives •    Recommends appropriate corrective actions as required •    Determine the need for outside environmental consultants and gains approval prior to contracting their services Background: •    Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical, environmental, earth sciences, or engineering discipline •    Advance degree preferred, but not mandatory •    Minimum of 10 years experience in the mining industry or related field, to include surface and/or underground mining operations, and permitting •    Ability to recommend effective strategies and support the management systems approach •    Working knowledge of applicable environmental and permit regulations •    Ability to manage the financial and business aspects of position •    Knowledge of mining, quality systems and operational procedures •    Ability to communicate and work effectively with employees at all levels of the company. Detail Apply Now Key Engineering Role for Water / Wastewater Treatment Process Company  : Profitable & Innovative Global Manufacturing Leader Location   : Western U.S. Our client is the world’s largest manufacturer in their product focus, with applicability to a number of markets in various global locations including the United States, Australia, Europe, the Philippines, and Canada. As a true global leader, they are LOOKING TO HIRE OVER 1000 NEW PERSONNEL.  A strong research and development expenditure has led to a continual competitive advantage in their market and to strong annual financial success. Net sales for the fiscal year 2009 were well over US$1.0 billion.  OVER 50% INCREASE IN NET OPERATING PROFIT for the most recent quarter as well as an INCREASE IN NET SALES OF 40%. Key Engineering Role for Water / Wastewater Treatment Process for Profitable & Innovative Global Manufacturing Leader This position will act as the key driver in helping the client bring their water treatment / release program to a zero release status.  The incumbent will set the vision and implement the technical plan to achieve this goal. The client is an innovative and profitable company with over 100 years of experience.  Even during recent economic troubles, the company reached sales of over 1 billion dollars driven by double digit growth in sales.  This success can be traced back to a commitment to R&D and a strong, career-minded environment that offers career growth potential to those who succeed.  As a global leader, they employ well over 2,000 people in various locations.  Candidates for this role must hold a BS in Engineering and have solid experience in the areas of water / wastewater treatment in relation to a manufacturing environment.   Detail Apply Now Page: [1] 2 | 3 |

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