Research Engineer, Mining team

Research Engineer, Mining Team
Do you have industrial experience within Mining, Ores and Mineralogy? Would you like to use your expertise to develop products and processes in a customer focused and business oriented manner? Then you may be the person we are looking for!

AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry is strengthening their Mining team by recruiting a Research Engineer in Mining to their Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) center in Stenungsund, Sweden.

The Global Mining team within AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry provides chemical expertise, process technology, and application know-how to solve problems for customers in the mining industry, mainly focused on colloid and surface chemistry and its application to mineral flotation. As a Research Engineer in the Mining team you will combine your knowledge within process industry and mining with a strong customer and business focus. You will provide technical knowledge by supporting customers together with sales, lead customer focused development projects, support trials at customers and perform laboratory work in mining projects. The main responsibilities include:

• Continue building knowledge in areas of Mineralogy and Process Technology in the Global Mining R&DI team.
• Providing global support to Global Mining Sales & Marketing in areas of Mineral processing and Process technology.
• Perform laboratory work in mining projects, and act as a guide in area of Mineral processing and Process technology
• Lead customer focused development projects in close collaboration with customers and Sales & Marketing.
• Support trials at customers
• Coordinate RD&I work performed in-house AkzoNobel to be in line with customer expectations.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining external networks with senior researchers within universities and industry.
We also believe that you will actively contribute to the safety and order in the lab and have a strong focus on the Health, Safety and Environment questions. The position requires occasional travelling to visit customers and collaborators.

Business: AkzoNobel Surface Chemistry AB

City: Stenungsund

Qualification:

We are looking for an individual with a MSc in Chemical Engineering or similar with knowledge in the area of mining, ores, mineralogy and process technology. You have at least 5 years of industrial experience, preferably from the mining industry. Good project management skills are required and previous experience of flotation is advantageous but not required.

As a person you focus on results in a business oriented manner and you enjoy working with customers. You are proactive; able to prioritize and enjoy working towards continues improvements. Excellent interpersonal-, communication-, and presentation skills are required as well as excellent English, both written and spoken. Additional language knowledge is advantageous. Personal skills will be emphasized in the selection process.

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Organization/Business description:

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 50,000 people around the world are committed to delivering leading products and technologies to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing world.

Surface Chemistry a business unit of AkzoNobel, operates in 50 countries, employing over 1500 people. Based in Chicago, IL, United States, with regional marketing centers in Bridgewater, NJ, United States, Singapore and Stenungsund, Sweden, we are a leading supplier of specialty surfactants and synthetic and bio-polymers additives. Using a combination of Chemical expertise, process technology, and application know-how, we solve problems for a multitude of manufacturers and formulators. We service a wide range of industries including agro, asphalt, cleaning, fabric care, paints, mining, personal care and oilfield.

Application and information: In this recruitment process AkzoNobel collaborates with Dfind Science & Engineering. Please apply at www.dfind.se/science-engineering no later than 31 August 2015. For questions about the position, or the recruitment process, please contact Ulrica Marklund 0733-434446 or David Rüdel 0739-051652.

Deadline for applications: 2015-08-31