Technician-Operator, PP-PE Pilot Plant & Instal Process


DEPARTMENT


SABIC`s Technology and Innovation (T&I) network consists of more than 1700 employees across six research- and ten application centers around the world. SABIC’s innovation journey is a key enabler for achieving the company’s vision to become the world leader in the chemical industry.


JOB PURPOSE:


Within the group of the STC Geleen Technology & Innovation Pilot Plant & Process Installations, we are looking for 24/7 Process Operators.
The 24/7 Process Operator is responsible for preparing, carrying out and developing experiments in the context of R&D research.


Main Responsibilities:

• Safe operation of polymerization installations (Polyethylene mini-plants and Polypropylene pilot plant) and carrying out experiments according to plan within the set preconditions.
• Processing the collected data, observations and interpretations into a written and/or oral report, drawing conclusions and making improvement proposals.
• Manage an assigned area of interest (e.g. equipment, working methods, etc.).
• Setting up experiments in consultation with the client.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Ability to influence SABIC Europe and Global Partner(s)
• Ability to balance supportive/steering activities at Site and European level including go to for Advice by local manager(s)
• Ability to work and influence in multi-cultural, diverse Global Community whilst aligning with local and global policy and legal directives
• Ability to promote local and global corporate values

Challenges:


Single problems (prescribed starting recipes) that are often solved pragmatically and together with the use of complex equipment; there is usually a standard method of solving where safety awareness, good workmanship and technical insight are required. The task is often executed with a clearly defined goal. The technician must independently (and often solo) operate a complex pilot plant (starting and stopping) of the pilot plant, in addition to normal business operations, recognizing malfunctions, devising solutions, and safely executing the most efficient route.


MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A completed training at MBO level, MTS PT, Vapro C or BTPI.
• Experience with measuring room work, reactors and key experts.
• We are looking for a process operator with the following profile: safety-conscious, strong communication skills, initiative-rich, independent, stress-resistant, well-developed technical insight, makes improvement proposals, critical attitude, team player, flexible.
• Within STC Geleen, we work in accordance with the 2-2-2 five-shift schedule with a built-in reserve period. Running day support is also part of the schedule; during the day support period, setups are operated on a day shift.
• Fluency in Dutch both written and oral is essential and English is a bonus

Location: STC-Geleen, The Netherlands
Travel: < 10% (regionally)


Interested in this position?


Please apply online by sending us your CV and motivation letter in English. Due to data privacy reasons we do not handle any applications sent by email. For additional questions you can contact: Karl Davies, Corporate Recruiter via email – karl.davies@sabic.com


The application closing-date is 30th September 2024.


Please be informed that a reference check, an employment verification and E-assessment are part of our recruitment process. A Certificate of Good Conduct can be requested depending on the level of the role in our organization and/or function, allowing us to request depending on local regulations.


Responses from employment agencies will not be considered.


ABOUT SABIC


SABIC is a global diversified chemicals company, headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We manufacture on a global scale in the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, making distinctly different kinds of products: chemicals, commodity and high performance plastics, agri-nutrients and metals. We support our customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end-use applications such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation and clean energy. Our production in 2020 was 60.8 million metric tons.


We have more than 33,000 employees worldwide and operates in around 50 countries. Fostering innovation and a spirit of ingenuity, we have 9,000+ global patent filings, and significant research resources with innovation hubs in five key geographies – USA, Europe, Middle East, South Asia and North Asia.


In Europe, we have over 6,000 professionals running multiple world-scale production sites and 4 technology and innovation centers. We are present in almost every European country. Major locations within our broad network of innovation, production and marketing are: Teesside (UK), Cartagena (Spain), Gelsenkirchen (Germany), Geleen (the Netherlands), Bergen op Zoom (the Netherlands) and Genk (Belgium).


SABIC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and as such will not discriminate in its employment practices, including recruiting and hiring practices, based on a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.