Plant and Industrialization Chemical Process Engin

Plant and Industrialization Chemical Process Engineer

Work Location: La Plaine, Geneva, Switzerland

We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential, the desirable, and the sustainable. From our master perfumers and flavorists to our expert nutritionists and scientists, our trailblazing teams work closely with customers, supporting their ambitions with 150+ years of R&D expertise.
With a passionate and talented team of close to 30,000 employees, we are determined to be a force for good. And to work together to positively impact people and planet.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Transfer new products and processes into production and achieve HSE, quality and cost targets;
•    Champion, develop and enforce best practices at site level related to chemical processes and safety;
•    Provide world-class support to operational team on chemistry and chemical processes topics;
•    Maintain a high level of awareness of the advancement of the technology and processes, in close contact with R&D and other production sites;
•    Lead continuous improvement on production chains;
•    Create and update chemical procedures;
•    Manage cross-functional projects at site level.

You bring:
•    PhD in Process Engineering (EPFL, EPHZ, National French Chemistry school, ENSIC, ENSIACET, …) and/or PhD in process chemistry;
•    Good knowledge of distillation units, preferably in petrochemical industry or fragrance chemistry and related software (ASPEN, SEEK);
•    5 years min. of experience in fine chemical industry, preferentially in production or pilot department;
•    Hands-on experience in HS&E with process safety mindset (HAZOP, Process Risk Assessment, Management of Change);
•    Strong project management track record;
•    Ability to work effectively with different divisions and stakeholders;
•    Solid analytical and problem-solving skills – data oriented (Minitab);
•    Strong influential skills;  
•    French (mother tongue or C1) and English (B1-C2).

 We bring:
•    Being part of an interdisciplinary team of industry-leading researchers with a state-of-the-art equipped research facility;
•    The most complex ingredient development and chemical production site;
•    A diversity of exciting projects related to foods and fragranced products;
•    The opportunity to work for a highly socially company where sustainability is much more than a claim and is core to our strategy and purpose;
•    Career development opportunities with great opportunities to learn and grow;
•    To be part of a company shaping a strong legacy through breakthrough industrial innovations and technology.

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