Karl Got a Job!

Karl interviewed with General Electric in The Woodlands,TX last week for their open research scientist positions. There were three positions available, 2 permanent positions and 1 contract-for-hire postion.

Karl has been offered the contract-for-hire position, while the process for the permanent positions continues. This will probably be an evaluation of his talents and he hopes to be offered one of the full-time positions in the near future. His pay will be $32.00/hour = $66,500 year.

Karl will be relocating to The Woodlands at the end of July when his apartment lease is up in Huntsville.

CONGRATULATIONS Karl! We know you will do great things!!!

Below is the job posting from Careerbuilder for the Research Chemist position.

Business:GE Energy Infrastructure
Business Segment:Energy Infrastructure - Water
About Us: GE looks for innovation everywhere. What do you see? For more than 125 years, GE has been respected for its performance and innovative spirit. GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the world's toughest problems.Start your career on the right path. Join our results-oriented team at GE Energy today!
Role Summary/Purpose:The Research Chemist provides direction and assistance to work group in order to meet assigned objectives. In this role, you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Research, develop, commercialize, and support innovative treatment programs for hydrocarbon processing in Chemical, Refinery and Oil Production applications with short-term and long-term business impact
* Develop and run test methods for simulation of the industrial processes
* Assess and validate market needs through direct interactions with external and internal customers including, Product Applications, Product Management and Sales teams
* As part of the development team, contribute to idea generation, conduct experiments, and review results
* As a project leader, lead technical development effort including planning and execution of experimental approach, analyzing data, monitoring and communicating project status, and aligning resources to achieve goals and hit project milestones
* Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound scientific principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements
* Provide technical product support, customer service and non-routine problem solving for above industrial applications
* Learn and apply Lean Six Sigma processes and tools for solving problems and to develop high quality, innovative technology solutions that meet customer requirements and needs
* Provide technical guidance, direction and training to new and experienced technologists and technicians
* Provides timely communications on significant issues or developments
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or other chemical/biological science with at least 3 years of industrial experience as a researcher in advance technology programs .
Why join one great company when you can join many?
When you join GE, you join a company made up of 5 exciting businesses. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. GE's Energy Infrastructure segment is leading the field in the development, implementation and improvement of the products and technologies that harness our resources such as wind, oil, gas and water.

GE Energy is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies in all areas of the energy industry including coal, oil, natural gas and nuclear energy as well as with renewable resources such as water, wind, solar and alternative fuels. www.gepower.com

Water & Process Technologies, a division of GE Energy Infrastructure, is an industry leader in solving the world's most pressing water reuse, industrial, irrigation, municipal, and drinking water needs. Through desalination, advanced membrane, separation solutions, and water reuse and wastewater management and process technologies, GE delivers added value to its customers. GE provides value by improving performance and product quality, reducing operating costs, and extending equipment life through a broad range of products and services that are designed to optimize total performance; protect customers' assets; prevent fouling and scaling; and safeguard the environment through water conservation and energy reduction. Learn more about GE Water & Process Technologies!

The position is located in The Woodlands, Texas. The Woodlands is known for being one of the 1st master planned communities in the US. Our beautiful suburb offers a wide range of housing options with everything at your fingertips in a wooded setting just 30 minutes outside of the city of Houston.
Come see why we love The Woodlands!