Senior Process Scale-Up & Commissioning Engineer

Greentalent; Como; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Greentalent is seeking a Senior Pilot Plant Process Engineer to lead operations in an innovative recycling technology start-up. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering and 5-8 years of relevant experience. The role involves designing experimental campaigns, ensuring safe functioning of the pilot plant, and collaborating across teams. Strong hands-on experience in chemical unit operations and safety regulations is required. Proficiency in English is essential.

Competenze

• 5-8 years of experience in chemical plant operations, pilot plant management, or process engineering.
• Hands-on experience in chemical process operations including reaction, separation, and automation.
• Understanding of safety regulations and environmental compliance.

Mansioni

• Design and execute experimental campaigns and analyze data.
• Ensure safe and reliable functioning of the pilot plant.
• Support and optimize plant operations during maintenance and upgrades.

Conoscenze

Chemical process unit operations

Data interpretation

English proficiency

Safety regulations understanding

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Greentalent, recruiter specialized in search and selection of professionals and managers in the Energy, Engineering and Environment market, on behalf of a start-up which has developed an innovative proprietary technology for molecular recycling of plastic waste, is looking for a:

Senior Pilot Plant Process Engineer

The ideal candidate holds a university degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry or related field and has a relevant experience in chemical plant operations, pilot plant management, or process engineering. The candidate will lead the operations of the company pilot plant, oversee the daily operations closely with Engineering, R&D and Operations teams to refine and scale up the chemical process.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execution of the experimental campaigns: perform data acquisition and analysis, interpret experimental data, assess system performance, identify operational bottlenecks, limitations, and critical parameters, and verify equipment and instrumentation functionality;
• Technical ownership of our pilot plant asset supporting Operations team: ensure safe, continuous, and reliable functioning of the facility, manage the procurement of spare parts, equipment, and materials required for smooth day-to-day operation, support pilot plant operation for maintenance and upgrades, definition and preparation of the operating procedures of the pilot plant;
• Provide data to and support the Process Engineering group engaged in developing and delivering the licensor’s PDP;
• Participation to project meetings and safety risk assessment carrying the practical experience built on pilot plant;
• Continuously develop and improve the process in terms of equipment reliability, material and components selection, operability, constructability, the most suitable instrumentation;
• Foster constructive and goal-oriented collaboration within the technical group (Engineering, Operation, R&D), promoting knowledge exchange, alignment on priorities, and a shared commitment to project success. Actively contributes to the consolidation of a high-performing technical team by encouraging a proactive and data-driven problem-solving mindset.

Main Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field;
• At least 5-8 years of experience of experience in chemical plant operations, pilot plant management, or process engineering;
• Strong hands-on experience in chemical process unit operations (e.g., reaction, separation, heat transfer, automation, and solids handling);
• Familiarity with chemical plant equipment, machinery, and instrumentation;
• Ability to interpret experimental data and optimize process conditions;
• Systematic approach to pilot plant testing;
• Understanding of safety regulations and environmental compliance;
• Good proficiency in English, both written and spoken.

This job posting is open to candidates of all genders, in line with Italian Legislative Decree No. 198/2006.

Aegis Srl is an authorized recruitment and selection agency under Italian law (Ministerial Authorization No. 26543, pursuant to Legislative Decree 276/2003).