Chemist

Job Description:The chemists in the Century Aluminum Central Laboratory are responsible for safely, accurately, and reliably performing the routine and non-routine analyses required for the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the Century Aluminum plants located in Sebree, KY.The successful completion of these objectives requires a person with an unrelenting focus on safety, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. In our organization the Chemists share the responsibility of operating and maintaining the instruments used in the laboratory, including but not limited to:-Headspace Gas Chromatography-Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)-Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE)-Karl Fischer-Particle Size Analysis-Physical Testing-Spark Optical Emission Spectroscopy-Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)-X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)-X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF)Qualifications/ Skill/ Knowledge & Education:In order to succeed in this role, you will need:A work history with demonstrated success working safely in a repetitive, task-focused environment while maintaining attention to detail.A Bachelor's Degree in a chemistry or equivalent combination of education and experience in aluminum reduction or manufacturing laboratory.A history of building and sustaining good working relationships in a team environment; be achievement motivated and have a high energy level; effective planning and organizational skills; and effective communication skills (verbal, written, and listening).Roles & Responsibilities:Learn, accept and live Century Aluminum's Safety Mission StatementAudit the quality and validity of all phases of samples submitted to the laboratory for chemical analysis. Subsequent analysis of all process control, raw material, environmental, industrial hygiene and final product samples utilizing prescribed procedures.Administer internal quality control practices required to ensure conformity of all sampling and subsequent analysis for verification of chemistry for all phases of plant materials by using complex analytical techniques.Provide chemical analyses to operating departments using various computerized instruments, or by use of wet/gravimetric techniques.Performs other functions in the various sections of the lab such as environmental, quantometer, transformer oil, metallographer, raw and process control material, as required to insure the orderly completion of laboratory business.Perform preventive maintenance on various types of instrumentation in the lab involving x-ray systems and other laboratory equipment.Evaluate, advise, and recommend appropriate operational adjustments to insure environmental systems are operated and maintained to conform to the intent and spirit of applicable EPA and OSHA legislation while maximizing production.All instruments are calibrated and checked prior to any analyses are performed. If instrument does not meet standard measures then troubleshooting process will begin until the problem is corrected. If incumbent cannot solve the problem then the vendor is contacted for technical support.EEO/AAP: This position has the responsibility to support and carry out the Company's policy on Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action.Personal Development: Enhance professional growth and competence by participation in external and internal learning and development activities and training when appropriate.