Senior Digital Innovation Chemical Engineer @ Chennai

Adecco Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 17,00,000 - 20,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global human resource firm is looking for a Senior Digital Innovation Chemical Engineer to lead a team in Chennai, India. You will be responsible for remote monitoring in the paper, water, leather, and performance chemicals sectors while ensuring effective operations and team management. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in process industries and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary along with opportunities for innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in process industries such as water or pulp and paper.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in handling remote monitoring and technical troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience in leading a remote monitoring or data analysis team.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chemical engineers for digital innovation projects.
• Monitor and diagnose system anomalies in real time.
• Manage hiring, training, and operations of the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication skills in English

Aptitude to learn digital tools

Problem-solving ability

Education

Masters degree in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Position: Senior Digital Innovation Chemical Engineer

Job Location: Chennai

Qualification: B.E/ B.Tech / M.E/ M.Tech (Chemical)

Offering Salary: 20 Lacs Per Annum

Experience: 3+ yrs

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled chemical engineer with managerial experience to join our Center of Innovation (CoI) for remote services in digital hub Chennai, India. You will lead a team of chemical engineers who are creating and using advanced tools to monitor our customer facilities around the world in the Paper, Water, Leather and Performance Chemicals sectors. The range of responsibilities in the team include detecting, diagnosing and responding in real time to system anomalies, optimizing system performance remotely, assisting with installation and commissioning, handling device management, assisting with user acceptance testing etc.

You will work with key stakeholders in the sales and service front to ensure we are managing systems consistently, and efficiently. In addition, the person will also be part of the team that supports the innovation of new digital offering solutions and POC projects that are in the pipeline. In addition, the person will have ownership for areas including hiring, training and motivating talent, ensuring efficient operations, and creating and reporting key performance metrics to enable continuous improvement. If you like working for an entrepreneurial company with a Sustainability mission and digital ambitions at the core of its strategy, this company is the place for you.

Competencies Needed for Success

• Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry or related field from a reputed university
• 5+ years experience in process industries (water, pulp and paper, etc.) or any chemical industry.
• With minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in handling remote monitoring, alarm triaging and technical troubleshooting in Water treatment/ Pulp & Paper industry.
• Hands-on experience in leading and managing remote monitoring and/or data analysis team for digital innovation products.
• Strong communications skills in English and ability to work with global stakeholders effectively
• An aptitude to learn digital tools and technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing innovative digital product (Industrial IoT product) for process industry
• Experience in on-field technical support in water treatment industry.
• Experience in collaborating with global stakeholders, partners and leadership team.

Preferred Personality Traits

• A strong business focus, ownership and inner self-drive to solve real-world impactful problems with innovative digital solutions.
• Leadership skills to mentor junior associates.
• Aims high and brings a sense of urgency and ownership to all tasks
• A life-long learner who constantly updates skills
• A Strong problem solving with collaborative working experience.

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