VIE - Energy Process Engineer Job

Mission

Reducing Energy consumption as well as CO2 emission is a priority according to objectives of both Arkema and China. Then building our Energy reduction and CO2 reduction roadmap is a key for the Changshu platform.

During 24 months, in compliance with Arkema Directive or standards, you will:

• Drive the building of the Changshu Platform Roadmap for Energy consumption and CO2 emission reduction,

• Interact with local and global process teams, local operations & global engineers in order to define the roadmap, follow up the implementation of action plan, provide feedback of finalized actions to site executive committee & BU energy leader,

• Work closely with the BUs and units Energy Leaders Network and work closely with the sister plants, to set up a similar system for energy management digitalization and other innovation,

• Set up the site energy consumption dashboard, follow up, and report energy data,

• Contribute to the site energy audit: with an internal working group or external help, draw up an inventory of the current situation (energy balance, energy efficiency, major issues), analyze and investigate alternative paths for improvement, and propose an action plan,

• Be responsible for implementing Arkema energy best practices in the site,

• Contribute to monitor the compliance with regulatory and other requirements,

• Be an Ambassador for energy efficiency in the plant.

Required Profile

You have at least two (2) years of experience as process engineer, after a background from engineering school, chemical process engineering major (without counting a possible Phd),
• School preference: All generalist engineering schools (Polytechnique, Centrale, ENSAM, Mines...) or with chemical engineering specialism (ENSIC, ENSIACET, ENSCCF...,)
• You work in English and should interact with Chinese Ecosystem – Chinese speaking is a big plus,
• You are curious, you believe in social & sustainable impact innovation,
• You demonstrates open and social behaviors,
• You are autonomous and know how to work in a global & fast paced environment,
• You like being a coach and teach people,
• Computer and presentation skills needed, Aspen Plus is a plus.

Context

The selected candidate will receive a VIE allowance according to the Business France rates.

Please check the following website to make sure that your application complies with the criteria to carry out a VIE assignment: mon-vie-via.buinessfrance.fr.

Who are we? Arkema’s ambition is to become a pure Specialty Materials player, with a resilient and simplified portfolio. When you join the Arkema team, you are embarking on a career where you can make an impact as we develop Innovative Materials for a Sustainable World.

Want to be part of the team? Arkema was named Top Employer in 2023 by the Top Employer Institute (US, France, China and Brazil), was named World‘s Best Employers in 2022 by Forbes. We ranked 3rd on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index in 2022. We are proud of being a world leader in specialty chemicals and advanced materials, with annual sales of €11.5 billion and 21,100 people employed in some 55 countries. The Group allocates 2.6% of sales to R&D, with 16 R&D centers and 1,800 researchers globally.

Whether you work at Arkema, Bostik, ArrMaz*, or part of the many businesses within the Group, we are One Arkema. We share a Vision and culture based on a deep commitment to our values - Solidarity, Performance, Simplicity, Empowerment and Inclusion. We fully understand, respect and protect the uniqueness of individuals, and provide unique opportunities for everyone equally in a diversity and inclusive culture.