Industry Technology Specialist Oils&Fats

Uplift People Consulting; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Novonesis is seeking an Industry Technology Specialist Oils & Fats to join our client in Dubai. You will lead technical service activities, optimize processes, and unlock value across vegetable oil processing, biodiesel, and oleochemicals for regional customers.

You will collaborate with application teams and commercial colleagues to drive technical excellence, support launches, and expand the market footprint across the Middle East and Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience within vegetable oil processing, biodiesel production, specialty fats, oleochemicals, or related industries.
• Strong technical understanding of vegetable oil processing technologies and associated manufacturing operations.
• Experience in plant operations and process optimization activities.
• Proven troubleshooting skills within industrial processing environments.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and commercial teams.
• Willingness to travel across the Middle East and Africa region to support customers and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical service activities that help customers optimize processes, improve yields, and unlock the value of our client´s biosolutions.
• Work closely with customers, commercial teams, and application specialists to deliver technical excellence and support regional growth ambitions.
• Leading technical service activities across the Oils and Fats industry, including vegetable oil processing, biodiesel, specialty fats, and oleochemicals.
• Supporting product launch activities by establishing proof of concept with key customers across the Middle East and Africa region.
• Developing customer applications based on locally relevant feedstocks and raw materials, including soy, rice bran, cottonseed, sunflower seed, and other regional oils.
• Designing, executing, and evaluating trials to validate new opportunities and expand degumming, biodiesel, and enzymatic interesterification business.
• Supporting the development of a strong opportunity pipeline to achieve regional growth objectives.
• Evaluating competitor products and technologies to strengthen market understanding and positioning.
• Coordinating with Technical Service and Application Laboratory teams to conduct internal evaluations, customer sample testing, and analysis activities.
• Providing technical expertise and industry support that contribute to market development and customer success.

Skills

Vegetable oil processing

Biodiesel

Oleochemicals

Process optimization

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

English communication

Stakeholder management

Travel across MEA

Independent & collaborative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering

Job description

About Uplift Uplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 59 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.

Our Client

Our client is a global leader in biosolutions, using the power of biology to develop solutions that address some of the world's biggest challenges. The company combines biotechnology, science, and innovation to create biological solutions across areas including agriculture, food and beverages, human health, and industrial applications. With a global presence and thousands of employees worldwide, Novonesis works with customers and partners to make production more sustainable, efficient, and resource-conscious

We are looking for "Industry Technology Specialist Oils & Fats" role for their organization in Dubai.

Responsibilities

• You will lead technical service activities that help customers optimize processes, improve yields, and unlock the value of our client´s biosolutions.
• You will work closely with customers, commercial teams, and application specialists to deliver technical excellence and support regional growth ambitions.
• Leading technical service activities across the Oils and Fats industry, including vegetable oil processing, biodiesel, specialty fats, and oleochemicals.
• Supporting product launch activities by establishing proof of concept with key customers across the Middle East and Africa region.
• Developing customer applications based on locally relevant feedstocks and raw materials, including soy, rice bran, cottonseed, sunflower seed, and other regional oils.
• Designing, executing, and evaluating trials to validate new opportunities and expand degumming, biodiesel, and enzymatic interesterification business.
• Supporting the development of a strong opportunity pipeline to achieve regional growth objectives.
• Evaluating competitor products and technologies to strengthen market understanding and positioning.
• Coordinating with Technical Service and Application Laboratory teams to conduct internal evaluations, customer sample testing, and analysis activities.
• Providing technical expertise and industry support that contribute to market development and customer success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience within vegetable oil processing, biodiesel production, specialty fats, oleochemicals, or related industries.
• Strong technical understanding of vegetable oil processing technologies and associated manufacturing operations.
• Experience in plant operations and process optimization activities.
• Proven troubleshooting skills within industrial processing environments.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical and commercial teams.
• Willingness to travel across the Middle East and Africa region to support customers and business growth.

Additional skills & interests we value

• Experience in biodiesel processing and enzymatic technologies.
• Knowledge of specialty fats and oleochemical applications.
• Experience supporting product launches and technology adoption.
• Interest in sustainable industrial solutions and innovation-driven customer partnerships.

What you get

• You will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable biosolutions and shape the future of the Oils and Fats industry.
• A purpose-driven organization committed to creating a more sustainable future.
• Opportunities to work with leading customers and innovative technologies.
• Exposure to regional and global technical experts.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• The chance to make a measurable impact on customer performance and sustainability outcomes.