Development Process Engineer

Job description

Bring an expert and ‘can do' approach to key projects for a leading chemicals producer

AkzoNobel's business unit Industrial Chemicals produces and markets high purity salt, chlorine, caustic lye, hydrochloric acid, chloromethanes and monochloroacetic acid (MCA). These products are essential in daily life and are for example used in the manufacture of vehicles, glass, performance plastics, pharmaceuticals, feed and foodstuffs (e.g. Jozo, Nezo, OneGrain and KNZ), textiles and disinfectants for swimming pools. Industrial Chemicals has approximately 1,900 employees mainly based in Europe and China.

Within this context, your mission in this role is to optimize existing production processes and the development of new production processes in all our chlorine plants. You will be located in Rotterdam.

Is this a challenge that matches your skills and ambitions? Are you a results-focused team player with good communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate others? Do you have the resilience and readiness to tackle short assignments within the Netherlands and Germany? Above all, do you have the energy and enthusiasm to make a difference within our dynamic, multinational and multicultural business environment?

If you offer all this and more we invite you to apply for the role of

Development Process Engineer

The role and its responsibilities

You are working in the broad and challenging area of Research & Development, Business and Manufacturing. You are working within multi-disciplinary teams, to deliver cost-effective solutions on time, on target and on budget.

You are responsible for the initiation and implementation of projects to improve areas such as productivity, product quality, and plant safety or compliance. You create and develop relevant know-how and best practices.

Further, you develop and improve process designs including standard operating procedures and can support the Run Plant Engineer.

You have the flexibility to travel mainly in the Netherlands and Germany.

Desired profile

Candidate profile
To apply for this position you must possess the following attributes:
• Master's degree, PDEng or PhD in Chemical Engineering/Process Technology;
• Ideally you have already professional experience (or a PhD) in the areas of Process Technology/Process Engineering;
• Knowledge of measurement and control technology and automation technology are advantageous;
• Good methodological skills in terms of calculating methods and statistical analysis of process data (for example, in Aspen Plus and JMP);
• People skills are important too: we want someone who can carry out and lead projects, work collaboratively across boundaries. You'll therefore need to be a good communicator, convincing and persistent team-player who can build trustful relations.
• Fluent in English. Desirable is high proficiency in Dutch or German.

Application details
For further information, please contact Rob Salden, Talent Resourcing Partner, +31 (0)88-010 6789, option 2. Only online applications will be accepted, please go to www.akzonobel.nl/careers , reference 160005P7. A pre-employment screening may form part of the selection process.

Agency or sales calls are not appreciated

AkzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people's lives more liveable and inspiring. As a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, we supply essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide. Backed by a pioneering heritage, our innovative products and sustainable technologies are designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet, while making life easier. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have approximately 45,000 people in around 80 countries, while our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Flexa, Sikkens, Alabastine and Jozo. Consistently ranked as a leader in sustainability, we are dedicated to energizing cities and communities while creating a protected, colorful world where life is improved by what we do.

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