Recycling Technology Expert

Posted Date 1 day ago(6/13/2025 11:39 AM)
Job ID
2025-3694
# of Openings
1
Job Family
Technology & Improvement

Overview 

 

Trinseo is a different kind of global materials company – at the intersection of people, technology, and customers. We are a world leader in the production of plastics and latex binders. Our culture is built on passion and innovation. 

 

A career at Trinseo presents a unique opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment. Helping customers solve their most complex material challenges is the reason we come to work each day. We are seeking innovative thinkers – ready to tackle any challenge and passionate about delivering value. 

 

As a global materials solutions provider focused on delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to our customers, we need people to feel respected and included so they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. We strive to create workplaces that reflect all communities and customers we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. That's why we're fully committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience to drive us forward every day. 

 

The Recycling Technology Expert is responsible for leading and advancing recycling technology initiatives as well as overseeing within the EM & PS Technology department. This role involves developing innovative recycling processes, and ensuring the successful implementation of recycling technology projects. This role will play a key role in driving sustainability efforts and enhancing the company's recycling.

 

Responsibilities

  • Has an in-depth understanding of the technology and can define gaps to improve performance in all type of operational aspects (run-plant + process safety).
  • Area Business technology focal point
  • No incidents & accidents
  • Managing all aspects of business specific technology
  • Managing conflicting priorities
  • Managing technology aspect for license and external TSO

 

Essential Functions 

 

  • Keep up to date with local legislation on recycling. 
  • Assess recycling technologies for different polymers.
  • Visit recycling conferences, recycling companies, customers etc.
  • Participate and lead various project teams for recycling initiatives.
  • Coordinating technology efforts for the construction of a chemical recycling plant including permits, engineering, construction and startup. Support the project team on all Recycling Technology related activities.
  • Cooperate with R&D, Raw material purchasing and TS&D for investigating and implementing possible recycling technologies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is required, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering is preferred.
  • 5 years Manufacturing or Engineering experience preferred.
  • General knowledge of EH&S.
  • Fluency in English is required.
  • Mobile and able to travel approximately up to 20% of the time.

 

  • Self-motivated, capable decision-maker that is able to effectively influence others
  • Effectively seeks feedback to improve work processes
  • Ability to prepare strong technical reports and proposals
  • Concisely explains complex technical issues to all varieties of audience and leaves a clear understanding of message key points
  • Effectively manages expectations
  • Must be able to work on a significant number of projects simultaneously and projects are expected to technically sound when completed
  • Ability to promote technical networking, sharing of experiences and best practices to reduce duplication of efforts and to leverage the global process team’s knowledge

 

Equity and Inclusion

 

With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives, experiences and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day. Race, gender, ethnicity, country of origin, age, personal style, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, work and life experiences and many more factors contribute to this diversity.  We welcome all applicants, regardless of their backgrounds, and are committed to a fair and inclusive hiring process.

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