Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
As a senior CAPEX Implementation project manager in Visp/Switzerland, you will own the implementation of a sophisticated chemical plant installation in our NCE business area. This project presents a significant building block for Arxada's growth strategy at our Visp site and it involves the production of a new, promising product for an internationally premier customer. This role requires a strategic and expert hands-on leader, who will be based in Visp, to deliver the project successfully.
Essential Job Functions:
- Lead and engage a multidisciplinary team within a multifaceted environment
- Lead matrix project organization with clear roles and responsibilities and strong alignment between engineering, technical procurement, and construction teams
- Take high-impact decisions, ensuring timely resolution of conflicts and roadblocks while maintaining scope integrity
- Balance parallel workstreams, prioritizing critical-path activities while preventing bottlenecks with proactive risk mitigation.
- Coordinate detailed design development, ensuring integration across process, mechanical, electrical, and automation disciplines
- Serve as the key liaison between executive leadership, internal teams and external engineering firms
- Continuously supervise project financials, proactively adjusting strategies to maintain budget discipline
Qualifications & Experience:
- Min. 10+ years in sophisticated and large CAPEX projects in chemical or equivalent industry
- Shown ability to lead projects in matrix organizations with multiple collaborators
- Track record of successful delivery on time and budget
- Expertise in process engineering, construction and plant commissioning
- Ability to build, engage, empower and drive teams
- Fluent in German and English
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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