Sr. Corrosion & Materials Specialist

Albemarle Corporation is looking for a Sr. Corrosion & Materials Specialist for its Corporate Headquarters, located in Baton Rouge, LA.  Albemarle Corporation provides innovative development, manufacturing and marketing of complex

chemicals and services that create customer value and shareholder wealth. Focusing on Chemistry for

life, we are a global supplier of specialty chemicals that provide an overall benefit to the world in which we

live.

 

Our main strengths lie in bromine, phosphorus, aluminas, zeolites, metal oxides, and organometallics. We also possess expertise in orthoalkylation, amination and bromination, and we consider ourselves to be one of the leaders in the safe handling and processing of highly reactive chemicals.

 

Responsibilities include:  In-House Consultant:  Provide materials of construction technical support to Albemarle's domestic and international chemical manufacturing and R&D Facilities. Activities will also include wide-ranging materials compatibility and evaluation projects, in addition to materials of construction support to capital projects, and for corporate specifications and standards.Failure Analysis:  Provide predictive and preventative materials selection and technical support, as well as "hands-on" failure analysis, covering the entire spectrum of engineering materials, from carbon steel, polyethylene, and natural rubber all the way to tantalum, PTFE, and the perfluoroelastomers.  The primary challenge is to insure that materials degradation mechanisms do not result in loss of containment events.Technical Support:  Devise, set-up, and execute laboratory testing (in a dedicated and fully-equipped laboratory), as well as in-situ testing, and maintain Albemarle’s ability to quickly conduct tests.  This position is located at Albemarle’s central R&D facility, and has full access to Albemarle’s extensive array of analytical assets for materials evaluations and problem solving.Corrosion & Materials Knowledge Base:  Maintain and evolve Albemarle’s corrosion and materials compatibility knowledge base, including development and delivery of fundamental corrosion training programs.

Educational Requirements:BS or MS in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field

 Essentials Qualifications:8+ years experience in the Chemical Process Industry or similar industry Understands the multi-disciplinary aspects of corrosion & materials selectionBasic familiarity with chemistry and chemical engineering principles and analytical techniquesBasic knowledge of laboratory practices and a strong motivation to be safe in a lab environmentFamiliarity and experience with most engineering materials (metals & non-metals)Experience with most common NDE and NDT technologies and applicationsIndependent self-starter with results-oriented focus Proven ability in problem solving and multi-tasking Outstanding communications and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written Ability to travel to Albemarle's domestic & international plant sites, and related fabricator's facilities

 Desired Qualifications:Root Cause Failure Analysis training and/or experience Rotating equipment and mechanical seals experience Experience with exotic and nonmetallic materials of construction, such as the refractory & reactive metals, fluoropolymers, FRP materials, and coating, lining, & plating materials.Familiarity with ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel (Section VIII) and Piping Codes (B31.3)Proficient in most common office computer software packages, such as Word, Excel, etc.Member of NACE and/or ASM

How to Apply:

Albemarle will not hire any individual who is not legally eligible, under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, to work in the United States. Only candidates meeting the identified qualifications need to apply to jobs@albemarle.com with " Sr. Corrosion & Materials Specialist - Baton Rouge " in the subject line. Albemarle Corporation offers a competitive benefits and compensation package. Compensation will be determined by applicant experience and qualifications. EOE/AA/MF/D/V

Albemarle Corporation, headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a leading global developer, manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered specialty chemicals.  Our products and services enhance the value of our customers’ end products by improving performance, providing essential product attributes, lowering cost and simplifying processing.  We sell a highly diversified mix of products to a wide range of customers, including: manufacturers of consumer electronics, building and construction materials, automotive parts, packaging, pharmachemicals and agrichemiclas, and petroleum refiners.  Our commercial and geographic diversity, technical expertise, flexible low-cost global manufacturing base and experienced management team enable us to maintain leading market positions in those areas of the specialty chemicals industry in which we operate.  With over 4,100 employees in 46 locations around the world, we serve more than 3,400 customers throughout 100 countries.  Our operations are managed and reported as three business segments: Polymer Additives, Catalysts and Fine Chemicals.  Learn more about Albemarle at http://www.albemarle.com/