Job Description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples 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. Were 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. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

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. Candidatesare 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 Responsibilities

• Rapidly develops expertise in the rotational assignment at each location.
• Independently completes progressively challenging project work.
• Develops skills in leadership data analysis and project management
• Uses data analysis and problem-solving methodologies to maximise 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.
• Tracks and controls project budgets and timelines to ensure project completion within the approved limits.

Potential Locations

Below are the potential locations for your 1st rotation.

• Highpoint NC
• Houston TX
• Warsaw IN
• Pontiac MI

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 required skills in Outlook PP MS Team and advanced Excel.
• Effective project management skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
• Willing and able to travel domestically as you will be given the opportunity to interface with all levels of employees at various AkzoNobel locations.

Rewards and Benefits

• The starting salary for GET Rotational Engineers is between $72000-$75000 annually
• You will receive relocation assistance and a housing stipend
• 401K retirement savings with a 6% company match
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental Vision Life AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation sick and holiday pay
• Short & Long-term disbility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity & Inclusion Netowrks
• Employee referral bonus

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 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.

Requisition ID: 49949

Required Experience:

Intern

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