Industrial Technology Specialist, Oils and Fats SEA

Interested in a career that matters?

In this role you are expected to:

• Drive SEA Oils and Fats business growth by leading technical initiatives and serve as subject matter experts while closely engaging with customers in the Oils and Fats industry.
• Provide critical insights and uphold high scientific and technical standards in designing, analyzing, and communicating results from demonstrations and field trials to key stakeholders.
• Develop and optimize methods for testing existing and new products in the oils and fats industry.
• Design, execute, and analyze lab or plant trials of oils and fats products in collaboration with customers.
• Develop application process based on specific customers need, provide technical support for customer pitches and product promotions.

To succeed you must hold:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical or engineering-related field.
• 6–8 years of experience in the oils and fats industry, with exposure to plant environments and excellent track record in operational efficiency.  
• Expertise in biodiesel, oleochemical, specialty fats processes, particularly with palm/palm kernel and coconut oil feedstocks.
• Proficiency in handling lab or pilot-scale oil and fats equipment is beneficial.
• Highly skilled in designing, analyzing and scientifically communicating results based on lab and plant data.
• Proactive and enjoy collaborating across teams within and outside organizations.
• Experience working with enzymes is a strong advantage

Our purpose guides the way

In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. If our purpose resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Opportunities for everyone

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and equal opportunity for all applicants. Therefore we ask you to apply without a cover letter or photo and instead include a few sentences in your CV explaining your motivation for applying.

We make all employment decisions based on business needs and welcome candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

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