Deposit and Failure Analysis Chemist

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NCH Corporation - Deposit and Failure Analysis Chemist

Thank you for exploring a career with NCH Corporation, an international company where we work in small teams that have a direct impact on success. We're seeking a highly skilled Deposit and Failure AnalysisChemistfor ourWater Lab. If you're seeking a position with high visibility and responsibility in a personable, stable yet thriving environment, our Deposit and Failure AnalysisChemistopportunity, could be a match for you!

A little about us

Applying for a new job is a little like entering uncharted territory. We want you to feel 100% confident about the application process, the position and our company before committing your time to apply, so that none of the above comes as a surprise. Let's start with some information about NCH so you can get to know us better.

NCH Corporation is a privately held, family-owned, global business headquartered in Irving, Texas, near Dallas. We have more than 7,500 employees, offices and facilities on six continents, and clients in more than 50 countries. This includes our corporate headquarters as well as subsidiary companies. Weclean and conserve water, save energy, and deliver best-in-class maintenance solutions, with a focus on industrial and commercial businesses.

• About NCH and our history
• Our products and solutions
• NCH brands and divisions

Culture and benefits

We're a global company with a family feel, offering the same benefits of an international corporation with the personal relationships of a small business. Working in our small teams and close-knit environment, you'd never guess we had a 7,500+ employee head count. We realize a job is more than just a job - it's an extension of your life and family - and we're committed to maintaining just that. For us, culture is not just a perk; it's essential to how we thrive. And that's speaking for 100 years in the business!

• Employee-centric environment (regular corporate activities, personal relationships, small teams)
• Family-first attitude (work-life balance support, flexible hours)
• Approachable leadership (collaboration with top leaders, open-door policy)
• Growth-oriented mindset (autonomy, creative freedom to explore new ideas)
• Paid vacation and holiday leave
• Wellness initiatives (on-site fitness facility and cafeteria, treadmill conference room, planned activities)
• Community involvement (volunteering, fundraisers, charity events, school sponsorships and donations)
• Employee recognition programs (appreciation week, awards and ceremonies)
• Personal and professional development and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial wellness (retirement options, 401K match, employee credit union)
• Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life, long and short-term disability)

If this sounds like a fit for you so far, keep reading.

Responsibilities:

• Perform deposit analysis on solids, residues, and filters submitted to the lab
• Assist on the water line with various analyses and instrumentation
• Assist the failure analyst on submitted samples in the following areas:

• Perform complex engineering analyses in support of operations, systems, and programs in Materials/Metallurgy, Flow Accelerated Corrosion, and Pipe Wall Thinning mechanisms (Erosion, Corrosion, Pitting, Impingement).
• Maintain knowledge of systems, programs, and projects in the above listed technical areas.Projects may be composed of interrelated elements, for which applications of standards may not be straight-forward and require critical thinking.
• Interpret guidelines and adapt methods when required.
• Contribute to providing unconventional or innovative problem solving techniques. Tasks may involve advanced application of practices and methodologies. Each problem is unique and can require the evolution of technical skills to find solutions.
• Provide technical education to company engineers.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and industry guidelines.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or applicable science with experience in the field/analytical lab, or 2+ years of experience in the following areas: conducting materials/metallurgical laboratory analyses, performing failure analyses, performing corrosion control and monitoring activities or related corrosion processes (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Deposit, Water, and/or Lubricant chemistry fundamentals and the ability to apply them to the analysis of samples
• XRF and FTIR experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of ASTM, EPA, GLP, and Standard Methods lab protocols
• Ability to write and develop analytical reports
• Demonstrated ability to research
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Good communication skills; Can work independently or within the team
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Knowledge of analytical instrumentation
• Ability to work within time constraints

Sound like a fit for you?

If yes, jump aboard, and apply today.

For next steps, expect a direct phone or email response once we are able to review your application. We are committed to responding to all applicants, no matter the outcome, so we appreciate your patience to allow time for this. In the meantime, learn more about NCH and our culture by checking out our LinkedIn or Facebook pages.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.