Makó, South Great Plain, Hungary · On-site
$8850k–$12390k/yr
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Makó, South Great Plain, Hungary · On-site
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Makó, South Great Plain, Hungary · On-site
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Makó, South Great Plain, Hungary · On-site
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop be…
Skills: Lean Methodology, Six Sigma, Project Management, Change Management, Stakeholder Management
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Ensure the safe and efficient operation of chemical and wastewater treatment processes in a continuous manufacturing environment. Drive process standardization, optimization, and quality control while maintaining equipment performance and safety standards.
Requires a technical qualification in chemical engineering and at least 3 years of industrial experience focusing on chemical processes. Candidates must have knowledge of wastewater treatment, lean methodologies, and chemical inventory management.
At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win.”—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.
Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!
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Position Overview:
As a Plant Chemical Engineer, you play a critical role within the team and report to the designated manager. Your responsibility is to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of chemical and wastewater treatment processes in a continuous manufacturing environment. You are responsible for driving process standardization, optimization, quality control, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards. Your work is essential in maximizing equipment performance, supporting production goals, maintaining product quality, and fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence across the plant.
Key Responsibilities include:
• Ensure safe handling of chemicals and safe operation of all plant systems.
• Maintain long-term technical performance of chemical, washer, and wastewater systems.
• Drive process standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee quality control checks and ensure compliance with product quality standards.
• Manage chemical storage, ensuring proper handling and accurate inventory levels.
• Support maintenance activities, including washer system cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Calibrate and clean wastewater treatment probes to ensure accurate monitoring.
• Identify mechanical defects and escalate unrepairable issues to appropriate leadership.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment across all plant areas.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to optimize equipment and processes.
Who are we looking for?
• Relevant higher education or technical qualification in chemical or related fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial environment with a focus on chemical processes.
• Strong knowledge of chemical process control in continuous manufacturing environments.
• Experience with wastewater treatment (WWT), water treatment, and washer systems.
• Familiarity with equipment maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of quality control systems and product specifications.
• Experience in chemical inventory management and storage (e.g., IBCs, drums).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Work Environment: This role requires on-site presence at our Waterford plant.
Hiring Range: 8.850.000 – 12.390.000 HUF gross per year. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and market benchmarks. Depending on these factors, the actual offer may fall above or below the posted range.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health insurance, life insurance, pension plan, Szep card, employee assistance program.
If you have a disability and/or long-term health condition that impacts on your ability to access any of the information outlined in the job application process, please do not hesitate in letting us know, so that we can endeavour to provide it you in the most accessible format. please email [email protected] with your access request and somebody will respond to you within 3 business days.
Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.
Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.
Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.
No agencies please.
Ball Corporation is a global aluminum packaging company and sustainability leader providing packaging solutions for beverages and personal care and household products. Founded in 1880, the company employs 16,000 people worldwide and produces cans, bottles and aerosol containers. For more information, visit www.ball.com.
Offices: 9200 W 108th Circle, Westminster, Colorado 80021, US
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