* Initiate and manage improvement projects to increase reliability and reduce Opex
* Technical lead in expansion and/or temporary utility projects (from design to execution)
* Lead Commissioning activities in collaboration with EPC Team and ensure proper start of operation
* Assist/lead the troubleshooting of system operational issues
* Drive continuous improvement through data-driven optimization and collaborate with EPC teams during design reviews to ensure scalable and compliant solutions
* Complete monthly system operational cost analysis
* Review trends, analyze data, and monitor equipment/systems to identify trends and ensure they are running within specifications
* Responsible for monitoring current system data demands and utility capacity concerns
* Develop solutions to reduce operational costs and/or to improve operational performance of utility systems
* Create & modify standard operating procedures (SOPs)
* Train facilities personnel on new systems and correct operations
* Apply Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) concepts and root cause failure analysis
* Work with EHS Team to ensure/resolve local environmental and safety compliance of systems
* Develop and implement predictive and preventive maintenance strategies/programs for systems
What You’ll Bring
* 5+ years’ experience in chemical engineering, process engineering, or similar roles, preferably in Battery production facilities or manufacturing environments such as oil & gas, chemical plants, petrochemical facilities
* High EHS awareness required with a proven track record of prioritizing environmental, health, and safety compliance in high-risk manufacturing sectors
* General understanding of organic and inorganic interactions, chemical separation/filtration methods, and molecular behavior. Familiarity with volatile organic compounds (VOC) is a plus
* Preferably previous experience in manufacturing facilities in Germany
* Communication and presentation skills are crucial
* German Language is a plus