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Purification Technologist

NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co., Ltd. (Nakhon Sawan)
Nakhon Sawan, Thailand 🇹🇭
NatureWorks Asia Pacific Co., Ltd.
NatureWorks is an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of renewably sourced polymers and chemicals to the packaging, polymers, fibers, and chemicals markets. With performance and economics that compete with oil-based plastics and fibers, naturally advanced Ingeo™ polymers are valued for their unique functional properties and are used in consumer products from coffee capsules and electronics to diapers and wipes. and in larger applications like 3D printing materials. NatureWorks is jointly owned by Cargill and Thailand’s largest, and ASEAN’s leading, integrated petrochemical and refining company, PTT Global Chemical.

About this position

The Purification Technologist is responsible for monitoring parameters and quality results, providing technical solutions to optimize the lactic acid purification process, and leading safety reviews and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production and related control parameters to ensure the lactic acid purification process is safe and reliable as well as the productions quality meet required standards.
• Provide effective troubleshooting / solutions to resolve problems in lactic acid purification process.
• Lead in qualification process of raw material and trial run for lactic acid purification process.
• Analyze / Optimize parameter and performance trend to provide preventive solutions to the production.
• Coach and provide guidance to team in technical process to ensure team have adequate technique and solution to undertake and complete assignment in effectively manner.
• Coordinates safe and efficient plant shutdowns and start-ups for maintenance turnarounds.
• Proactively uses knowledge and experience to identify problems, develop relevant facts, formulate alternative solutions, decide on appropriate conclusions, and implement corrective actions.
• Uses ingenuity and applies knowledge to recommend changes which could result in improved productivity, safety, and environmental performance.
• Serves as short term backup to the Maintenance Coordinator as needed.
• Provide training of lactic acid purification process for internal employees.

Requirements

• Strong technical knowledge in purification processes.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving in a production environment.
• Ability to analyze data and optimize processes.
• Strong communication and coaching skills.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.