Head of Process Technology

About

Greentalent, recruiter specialized in search and selection of professionals and managers in the Energy, Engineering and Environment market, on behalf of a start-up which has developed an innovative proprietary technology for molecular recycling of plastic waste, is looking for a:

Head of Process Technology

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Chemical Engineering and has a relevant experience in engineering companies, EPC contractors or licensors operating in the chemical industry.

The selected person will be placed in a dynamic environment and he/she will play a pivotal role within the Process Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the engineering activities related to the industrialization of company’s chemical recycling process and its licensing to future customers (Process Design Package)
• Coordinate and manage the growth of company’s Process Engineering team
• Basic engineering (BFD, PFD, P&ID, H&MB, etc.) of chemical recycling plant, in particular for the company’s core depolymerization unit
• Supervision of activities for FEED by company’s licensees
• Management of relationships with key engineering stakeholders (EPC, Suppliers of key packaged units, end-users, etc.)
• Develop enhanced control processes and new operating procedures
• Support the CTO and Head of Business Development in defining the industrialization plan for the company
• Create and maintain knowledge of latest technologies and evaluate for use in current process and future processes
• Provide technical guidance during development, construction and start-up to enhance in-plant resource capabilities
• Supervision of erection, commissioning and start-up activities of the first industrial plants at customer's plant site

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical or Process Engineering
• 10-15 years of specific experience as Process Engineer in engineering companies operating in the chemical industry
• Fundamental understanding of chemistry and process engineering, to supervise the process of conceptual design and implementation of the company’s innovative process
• Practical Knowledge of P&ID design, control philosophy design, chemical process simulation (e.g. Aspen)
• Ability to supervise/lead individuals or a project team to achieve milestones and objectives by setting priorities and providing direction
• Excellent knowledge of English
• Availability to travel on national and international territory
• The profile is completed by characteristics of flexibility, resourcefulness and by relational and communicative skills.

Location

Chiasso, Switzerland.

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders, in line with Italian Legislative Decree No. 198/2006.

Aegis Srl is an authorized recruitment and selection agency under Italian law (Ministerial Authorization No. 26543, pursuant to Legislative Decree 276/2003).