Technology Operations Specialist

What role you will play in our team You will be a key enabler of Technology Development Program. Will independently lead sub activities related to New Product Development and deployment. You will also be responsible for end-to-end 3rd party test co-ordination for Product development projects, and products related to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) requirements

What you will do Key interfaces :

Technology Solutions Professional, Product Development Advisor, Product Performance Advisor, Operations/Midstream, Commercial Operations, MBU/Global Marketing and Other stakeholders as necessary

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate external testing of lubricants formulations and related documentation, ensure appropriate allocation of test slots, organize oil sample shipment, monitor test progress, communicate test report. Update of 3rd party test catalogue and price lists Responsible for setup and execution of purchase orders, tracking, and follow-up Arrange commercial lubricant sample shipment to customers, OEMs, and labs assist audits in the area of 3rd party testing integrity Execute testing and data collection for small studies (prototype formulations, competitive benchmarks, etc.) coordinate Records of early manufacturing and sales (ROEM/S) collection Provide support for sourcing of new suppliers. Work with Procurement to identify new suppliers of existing technology, based on technical, commercial and operation feasibility Support product and component releases Review and approve raw material waivers and shelf life extensions Handling questions on trade regulations, Harmonized System (HS)-codes, tax codes, Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals (REACh) Help ensure for commercialized products all documentation, collaterals, labels are up-to-date Coordinate claims management activities, including approval of marketing collateral, central share-point maintenance, claims renewals, etc.

Skills and Qualification:

Bachelors/Masters in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical) or Masters or above in Science (Chemistry or allied subjects) with outstanding academic record (at-least 75% overall percentage ) Minimum 1 year of experience in Lubricant or Chemical/additives Technical Services / Testing Good verbal and written communication skills +collaboration skills Solution seeker – ability to critically evaluate different solutions to address need Commercial intensity – ability to drive product to commercial success, not just commercialization Ability to manage risk.