Superintendente de Procesos y Tecnología DLE

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Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a DLE Process & Technology Superintendent. This position is onsite and located in Santiago, Chile.

What You Will Do

• Lead the process technology strategy for the DLE operation.
• Manage process optimization, performance monitoring and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership to operations, project and commissioning teams.
• Ensure process stability, quality, productivity and recovery targets are achieved.
• Lead process control, process engineering and technology improvement activities.
• Support operational readiness and ramp-up of the DLE facility.
• Drive innovation and best practices to maximize plant performance.

What You Bring

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of industrial processing experience.
• Experience leading process engineering and process technology teams.
• Strong knowledge of process optimization and process control systems.
• Experience supporting plant start-up, operational readiness or commissioning activities.

Preferred

• Postgraduate studies related to Process Engineering, Metallurgy or Operational Excellence.
• Experience in lithium, mining, chemicals or hydrometallurgical operations.
• Experience with advanced process control and digital technologies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.