Career Opportunities: Technical Application Specialist (Dem. Rep. Congo) (28683)

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for: 

• A Technical Application Specialist Engineer for its solvent extraction technical organization in Africa (based in DRC with a scope of the DRC SX market and potential for Zambia and other regional support). 
• This position plays a crucial role in providing technical support to new and existing customers and regional projects while working closely with the technical and commercial teams to promote applications for new and existing chemistries. 
• You’ll be active in knowledge creation, transfer, and training of the customer teams on SX-EW topics.

We count on you for: 

• Provide technical support to new and existing customers along with data interpretation and recommendations for the optimization of solvent extraction processes:
  • Travel to the mine sites;
  • Conduct chemical and physical plant audits of solvent extraction units;
  • Analyze data and communicate back to the customer with appropriate recommendations to optimize the operation.
• Support the commercial teams to introduce new products to the industry with the support of the technical organizations;
• Suggest  solutions to address unmet customer needs;
• Perform duties in a manner that supports site SHE, quality, and business key objectives. 
• Support advancement initiatives in the areas of Safety, Zero Defect, Customer Focus, and Operations Improvement through the utilization of a continuous improvement culture. 
• Ensure strict adherence to site quality policy and procedures.

You will bring: 

• Experience & Education: 
  • Bachelor or Engineer of Science Chemistry, Chemical Engineer, Metallurgist, or other related field;
  • Knowledge of solvent extraction operation, chemistry and testing methods preferred;
  • Experience preferred in the field of hydrometallurgy;
  • Understand and work with a variety of computer software packages including Google and Microsoft platforms;
  • Fluency in English: oral and written communication with the ability to engage and work with other business functions within the company;
  • Proficiency in the Chinese language would be an asset for this role to engage and work with Chinese-owned customers in the region. 
• Desired behavioral skills:
  • Willingness and ability to learn new technologies to match the diverse product applications;
  • A proven track record of innovation;
  • Problem-solving mentality;
  • Ability to interact with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;
  • Influence & Impact

You will get:

• Competitive salary benefits package
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Additional information: 

• Smart working flexibility;
• A driving license is required;
• Travel availability (at least 60% of the time) and work overtime as required to meet key objectives;

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
• As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.

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