Head of Process Technology

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:

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.

• 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&, 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.

• 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&n, 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).