Technologist, Rigids

Huntsman’s Polyurethanes division is now looking for a Technologist for PU Rigids business.

This role will:

support Country Commercial/Technical Service Teams/Strategic Marketing Team across Asia Pacific Region in delivering inorganic business growth through Rigids applications or products development, or in sustaining existing business through resolving long-haul customer production problems.

This role is an individual contributor and located in Huntsman Shanghai Campus.

As the Technologist, your responsibilities are:  

1) EHS and Business Conduct Compliance (10%)

- Comply and ensure zero reportable EHS incident and no breach of Corporate Business

  Conduct policy and regulations. 

 2) Technical (Application and Product) Development (70%)

- Carry out the Rigids Development Projects especially for construction insulation assigned and instructed by Technical Manager.

- In collaboration with the relevant Country Commercial/TS Teams and Strategic Marketing Team, and ultimately contribute to the generation of sales.

3) Technical Assets (20%)

- Operate and maintain equipment for Rigids applications in proper manners.

Required Education/Knowledge/Skills/Experiences

     Education:    

      - Master or above degree with major in polymer science or other chemical-related fields

     Knowledge:

     - In-depth knowledge about Rigids technologies and polyurethane industries.

     - Rich experience and knowledge in PU Rigids formulation, processing and production.

     - Sufficient knowledge about chemicals business, marketing, supply chain, finance etc.  

     Skills:  

      - Effective interpersonal, communication, negotiating and influencing skills.

      - Strong Polyurethane Rigids application and product development skill.

      - Sufficient equipment operation skill for adhesive and coating applications.

      - Sufficient computer application skills. (Excel, Words, Powerpoint, Lotus Notes etc.)

      - Fluent English command.  

 Experiences:

      - More than 5 years’ technical development or technical service related experience in Rigids fields or polyurethane industries with proven track record, and preferably with multi-national companies.