Engineering Jobs in Ashland Boyd County, KY

Calgon Carbon | A Kuraray Company currently has an opportunity where you can be a part of our growing team as we provide our customers with outstanding products that make the air we breathe and the water we use safe for generations to come.

Position: Director - Manufacturing Maintenance and Projects
Location: Any one of the following existing locations with 25% travel per month.
• Headquarters – Moon Township, PA
• Columbus Plant, OH
• Pearl River Plant, Bay St Louis, MS
• Big Sandy Plant, Catlettsburg, KY

Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, prescription & vision, HSA & retirement savings (401k) – Generous Company Match!
Perks: Incentives/bonus plans, competitive pay, dress for your day, hybrid schedules, paid time off (vacation starting at 3 weeks), tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, fun events, learning & development opportunities.  

Hours of work: Mondays - Fridays, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 40 Hrs/Wk - Nominally a 40-hour per week position; however, plant issues will dictate actual requirements.

The Director - Manufacturing Maintenance and Projects will support the Facilities department with the implementation of a comprehensive capital management program for the Americas. The Director - Manufacturing Maintenance and Projects will have direct responsibility for projects up to $1MM and all maintenance activities for the region. Overall, the objective is to achieve high plant on stream factors utilizing the Kuraray maintenance tools provided and adapted to meet the needs of Calgon Carbon with site specific gap analysis and corrective action plans. Additionally, the Director - Manufacturing Maintenance and Projects will have a global responsibility as maintenance liaison with Kuraray in support of MTE and DX strategies.

Budget for minor projects (up to $1MM) is approximately $30MM for the US Plants. The maintenance budgets for the US plants total is $34MM, and the average annual turnaround spend for the Prime lines is another $5MM per year

 
Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Identify project needs, oversee the creation of AR's, plan work, and execute projects for all America’s capital project requirements
• Manage others, train, and delegate these activities to subordinates to expedite improvement
• Oversee the development of all aspects of the America’s maintenance budget, including capital projects
• Strive to maintain spending at the budgeted level
• Serve as Calgon Carbon’s subject matter expert (SME) pertaining to maintenance in its virgin carbon manufacturing and reactivation facilities and liaison with Kuraray regarding all matters maintenance related
• Oversee the scheduling, planning, and execution of plant maintenance turnarounds on a basis consistent with the maintenance strategy
• Develop a maintenance strategy that aligns with the plants' goals to reduce product costs and reduce required maintenance capital
• Manage line managers responsible for supervising the day to day activities of maintenance teams while moving them toward self direction
• Identify training and development needs of maintenance teams and insure that those needs are met
• Manage vendor relationships personally and via subordinates to insure that plant needs (quality, costs, and timing) are met
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.), or equivalent from four-year college or university) is required
• Engineering degree required; electrical or mechanical preferred
• 10+ years Plant maintenance and mid-level management is required
• 10+ years Plant environment maintenance management experience is preferred

About Calgon Carbon

At Calgon Carbon, we are scientific innovators with a proud legacy of over 80 years and more than 205 patents to our name. Since pioneering the first activated carbon products from bituminous coal in the 1940s, we’ve been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge technologies and solutions to meet the world’s evolving air and water purification needs.

Today, our portfolio includes more than 700 direct market applications across a wide range of industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Calgon Carbon employs approximately 1,685 professionals and operates 20 facilities worldwide dedicated to manufacturing, reactivation, innovation, and equipment fabrication. In Europe, we operate under the name Chemviron.

In March 2018, Calgon Carbon became part of the Kuraray Group. Together, we offer complementary products and services, united by a shared commitment to delivering the highest quality and most innovative activated carbon solutions to customers around the globe.

Calgon Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veteran

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Project Engineer

Manage capital and expense projects at a chemical plant. This site has great teamwork and support, and you will report directly to the Site Manager.

• Develop and implement projects that improve site performance
• Utilize plant, corporate and third-party engineering and project resources
• Manage projects from start to finish
• Monitor/manage the design, cost, schedule, and execution of projects
• Manage the 5-year capital plan for the site in conjunction with the Site Manager
• Provide plant engineering support to troubleshoot problems
• Adhere to the MOC process and support PSM
• Provide root cause investigation technical support as needed.
• Interact with corporate project support

Every other Friday off schedule. 10% match on a 5% 401k contribution and 7% profit share target and 14% max.

BS CHE or BS ME with 2 or more years of chemical plant or refining or materials manufacturing experience. Must have manufacturing plant experience.

Sectr Partners has partnered with an Industrial Water/Wastewater Treatment Solutions provider.

Job Title: Account Manager

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Visit customer sites, service, and test W/WWT facilities (boilers, cooling towers, etc).
• Monitor and review treatment programs, make recommendations for improved performance.
• Provide clients and colleagues with detailed and accurate service reports.
• Maintain accurate records of the on-site chemicals inventory.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to plan and execute new WT programs.
• Regularly troubleshoot and solve technical issues with the SMEs and technicians.
• Look for ways to grow business at current and potential customer sites.
• Follow all safety rules and provide excellent customer service.

Requirements & Skills:

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Live within a 45-minute drive of Boyd County.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in industrial water treatment or a similar field.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.