Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands - including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon - is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.
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The GET Rotational Engineer is a 27-month rotational program. This position will expose you toexceptional professionals in the industry as you engage in key business projects and develop yourcareer. During the program, participants will have 3 diverse assignments lasting approximately 9months each with business skills training and team collaboration sessions in between. Candidates are required to relocate three times during their tenure in the program and must be open torelocate to one of our manufacturing facilities anywhere in the United States.
Participants are engaged in a range of learning experiences including cross functional assignments, mentoring, assessments, and career planning and networking. These experiences are provided by rotating to various sites and through annual training programs offered only to those who are program participants. These annual training events include networking opportunities with our executive leadership team and alumni of the program.
Key Responsibilties
Rapidly develops expertise in the rotational assignment at each location.
Develops skills in leadership, data analysis and project management
Uses data analysis and problem-solving methodologies to maximize plant and equipment effectiveness to achieve optimum life cycle cost of production equipment.
Deliver key projects to meet a range of business needs which involves defining requirements, preparing plans, allocating resources and project implementation in line with project management methods and techniques.
Actively participates in continuous improvement projects and Identifies improvement opportunities to improve plant OEE and rate increases.
For capital projects, executes process studies, contributes to pre-projects and performs initial project scoping and business case development, handing over to the project group for execution (except minor projects, < 500k).
During project execution, plays a major role in commissioning, start-up and training, and then owning the technology for the site.
Contributes to site (process) improvements and contributes to CI / ALPS projects.
Prepares, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the assigned engineering projects
Job Requirements
Engineering degree. Preferred degrees are Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering
Demonstrated research, coursework, and or internships supporting academic excellence and teamwork.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated leadership skills through roles that carry responsibility and accountability.
MS Outlook requires skills in Outlook, PP, MS Team, and advanced Excel
Effective project management skills
Total Compensation
The salary range for these skills is starting at $75,000 + 5% annual bonus.
Excellent Medical Insurance with HSA.
Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits.
401K retirement savings with 6% company match.
Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
Paid Parental leave.
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks.
Career growth opportunities on a regional and global scale.
Tuition Reimbursement.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.
