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Location – Shanghai office

Job model – Hybrid working with frequent travel (30%)

Part of a global team driving dsm-firmenich environmental agenda and supporting operations in the development and execution of their roadmaps, the Environmental Improvement Projects engineer holds a key role helping a region and its sites in developing Environmental competences, building and executing environmental roadmaps, providing expertise to develop projects from the roadmap.

At dsm-firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace

Your key responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the environmental roadmaps (with a focus on water and wastewater roadmaps) for dsm-firmenich sites, and associated reporting process. The scope is covering all sites located in China. Sites in other regions may also be scope when needed.

• Define and execute feasibility studies and prepare preliminary designs, cost estimates and timelines. Studies can cover a wide range of processes and technologies. Bring project the extra-mile to support execution success;

• Support relevant site functions (operations, improve plant, maintenance) to identify water, wastewater and other environmental improvements (e.g. GHG / energy / waste) ;

• Build environmental competences and knowledge across BU’s and sites;

• Support the development and spreading of Best Practices and standards on environmental improvement and mostly water and wastewater improvement

• Support to safeguard SHE & Security, Sustainability and Operations requirements;

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication (with external partners, BUs, sites, experts, etc.);

• Three levels of communication and collaboration: to Group on overall program development and alignment, regional to the different site management teams on regional program alignment, and local to process engineers and other subject matter experts on project generation.

We bring

• A culture that strives to put safety, physical and mental health first;

• A work environment where people are empowered to take accountability;

• A program and team with which you can have high level impact on the operational realization of dsm-firmenich’s sustainability ambition;

• A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and open mindsets;

You bring

• Academic level: Technical University (Mechanical (process related)/Process Technology / Biotechnology / Environment)

• 5-10 years of proven experience in process engineering in a relevant business context, in which process improvement has been a considerable part of the work;

• Strong passion for and background in environment and sustainability improvements

• A solution oriented/ can do mindset;

• Good communication skills, both in writing and in speech, able to connect to various people and sites from different background and culture;

• Fluent in English;

• Knowledge of dsm-firmenich work processes (a.o. PMP, Large & Small Capital Projects, Operational, Technology Transfer, etc), experience with execution of technical projects and good knowledge of relevant production processes is considered a plus.

Equal opportunities commitment

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

As a committed equal opportunity employer, we ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and fair. We encourage the recruitment of a diverse workforce, representative of the communities in which we work, by using inclusive language, diverse interview panels, diversified sourcing strategies. Selection is based on qualifications, competency, experience, performance history and fit with the team to advance fair and equitable opportunity.

Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, backgrounds, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable support for disabled applicants in our recruiting process. Should you need assistance, and are comfortable to share this, please let us know.

About DSM-Firmenich

As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.