Process Technology Specialist

About Us

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 70 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,500 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Chemical Process Technology Specialist for Middle-East, Africa, Turkey and India.

Location : Home based in the region or plant / office based in Gebze (Turkey), Ankleshwar or Nalagarh (India), Kempton Park or Wadeville (South-Africa) .

All candidates must be eligible to work in the region. Please be aware that we do not offer a relocation package if you are considering relocating. We do not provide visa support for this role.

The Process Technology Specialist will serve as the Process Owner and subject matter expert for all product lines and plants across Middle East, Africa and India.

Working closely with Process Technology Europe and Asia-Pacific, Plant Operations, Product Managers, Research Scientists, and support groups, the Specialist will play a pivotal role in achieving business and supply chain goals. Responsibilities include conducting product sourcing, debottlenecking, and expansion analyses, as well as leading new product scale-up and commercialization efforts at Solenis production location as well as toll manufacturers. Additionally, the Specialist will identify and implement best practices and cost improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities That Await You

• Conduct pilot plant and plant scale-up trials and support the commercialization of new products.
• Prepare and maintain technical data files, including formulations, raw material, process & product specifications
• Plan and drive trials / changes to improve quality, reduce costs, and maximize productivity
• Lead or participate in product line steering teams; identify and implement best practices and improvements
• Conduct network capacity, sourcing, debottlenecking, and expansion analyses
• Support process design for capital projects
• Assist in toll manufacturing, insourcing, and make versus buy analysis

The Ideal Candidate Possesses

We Offer

As this position is open within the MEAI region, benefits and bonuses will be determined based on the country in which the candidate is employed.

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you.

At Solenis our greatest asset are our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.

Skills Required

Plant Operations, Problem-solving, Data Analysis, Process Engineering, Statistics, Troubleshooting, Chemical Engineering