Director, Chemicals & Biorefining

at  AFRY

Job Description
We are looking for a Director, Chemicals & Biorefining, to lead our process technology expert team for chemicals and biorefining. The main responsibility of the technology team is to execute feasibility and scoping studies for clients in the vast field of bioindustries and PtX. Technology managers and specialists also work as technology advisors in basic and detail process engineering projects.

As the new Director, you shall:

• lead a team of ten technology manager
• ensure and develop the technological competence of your team in short and long term in domestic and international project
• take an active role in sales, proposal preparation and contract negotiations in chemicals & biorefining sector
• collaborate and co-operate in a global setting both internally and externally, and actively strengthen co-operation with our subconsultants
• enable project execution in FEL0-FEL3-stage consulting and engineering projects

The Director’s work is very versatile. Depending on the situation, you will meet clients, work for business development within the chemicals & biorefining sector, lead your own team and co-operate with other business sectors inside the company. You are also expected to bring your chemical process technology expertise to the Technology and Process Engineering Unit under which the director’s team operates.
AFRY’s core business idea in the Chemicals & Biorefining sector is to work as a technologically independent one-stop shop for companies planning industrial investments. This means that we work with many different companies from start-ups to big industrial players and a vast number of different technologies and technology applications from one project to another. As the Director, Chemicals & Biorefining, you will get a bird’s eye view of many of the technological advances happening in the industry and get to grow your own understanding of the chemical industry and business leadership skills along the way as we make future.
Your main office location will be Vantaa at AFRY’s other offices in is also possible.
Qualifications

In order to succeed in this role, you should have

• M. Sc. Tech degree in Chemical Engineering
• ambition to work for strong commitment and impressive results of the team
• strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills
• over 10 years of relevant work experience in chemical engineering projects (preferably in process engineering) and experience from work in multidisciplinary engineering work environments
• deep understanding of basic chemical and physical processes applied in bioindustry
• knowledge of the different sectors and players in chemicals & biorefining market
• ability to adjust to the fast-paced project environment taking ownership and finding solutions to the problems encountered
• persistence in developing our know-how and skills in project execution
• fluency in English and proficiency in Finnish at a moderate level is preferred
• readiness to travel

You stand out if you have great cooperation and communication skills, an active and solution-oriented mindset and excellent problem-solving skills and the spirit of a team player.
Please tell us more about your strengths in the application letter. We look forward to getting to know you!
Company Description
AFRY is a European leader in engineering, design, and advisory services, with a global reach. We accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society. We are 19,000 devoted experts in infrastructure, industry, energy and digitalization, creating sustainable solutions for generations to come.
AFRY’s Process Industries Division serves a variety of customers focusing on Chemicals & Biorefining, with a strong emphasis on developing new sustainable solutions in bioindustries and PtX.
Making Future
Additional Information
Why AFRY?
As a stable and growing company, we provide you with a variety of opportunities to develop yourself. At AFRY you will have the possibility to broaden your knowledge to new areas according to your interests and get to work together with the top experts in dynamic and international project environment.
At AFRY we build sustainable future together and develop sustainable solutions that serve not only our clients but also society. The work at AFRY is versatile, interesting and challenging but at the same flexible, allowing you to take care of your work–life balance. We apply flexible working in a hybrid model where possible, taking into account project needs.
We strive to include all new employees to our work community from the first day at AFRY. We are brave, devoted team players, and we wish that you have the same mindset.
Would you like to read more about your future colleagues’ careers? Get to know them on our web page: https://afry.com/en/join-us/get-know-us
Benefits at AFRY
All AFRY employees are supported with lunch, exercise, culture, wellness and commuting benefit. AFRY employees are insured by private accident insurance when working remotely and in spare time. Employees have the right to receive help for taking care of a sick child at home.
The team player spirit strengthens in spare time in hobby clubs depending on the office location. AFRY employees spend time together in cross fit classes, golf clubs and board game clubs. We also encourage our employees to commute by bike. Employees with permanent contract are allowed to have a bicycle benefit in order to choose carbon neutral commuting. Morning porridge is offered to all cyclists at AFRY offices.
Sustainability at AFRY
Sustainability and creating sustainable solutions are at the core of AFRY’s business strategy and all of our operations. By combining the latest technologies and the top expertise of our employees, we create sustainable business to our clients. Read more about sustainability at AFRY: https://afry.com/en/insights/sustainability
Interested?
You can ask for more detailed information from Kirsi Kokkonen, tel. +358 50 5926311, 29.10.2024 at 8-17 or 8.11.2024 at 10-15 or 20.11.2024 at 8-17 and/or by email name.surname@afry.com
Send your application and CV with salary request by 26.11.2024 and join our team full of experts! We will start interviews as applications arrive and will select suitable candidate when found.
At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we’re making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.
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Position
Director, Chemicals & Biorefining
Location
Vantaa
Country
Finland
Reference number

• M. Sc. Tech degree in Chemical Engineering
• ambition to work for strong commitment and impressive results of the team
• strong leadership qualities and excellent communication skills
• over 10 years of relevant work experience in chemical engineering projects (preferably in process engineering) and experience from work in multidisciplinary engineering work environments
• deep understanding of basic chemical and physical processes applied in bioindustry
• knowledge of the different sectors and players in chemicals & biorefining market
• ability to adjust to the fast-paced project environment taking ownership and finding solutions to the problems encountered
• persistence in developing our know-how and skills in project execution
• fluency in English and proficiency in Finnish at a moderate level is preferred
• readiness to trave