South Africa: Senior Paint Technician posted by WENZ

The company requires the services of a Senior Paint Technician responsible for leading product development and optimisation projects. The candidate must be experienced in paint formulating, particularly with experience in the decorative paint segment. A strong work ethic with a positive outlook and inquisitive nature will be favored. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support to ad hoc technical requests from operations, sales and external customers

• Optimise existing products with regards to performance and cost

• Develop new products

• Evaluate and approve alternative raw materials

• Evaluate competitor products

• Provide technical support to factory technical, procurement, marketing and sales teams

• Investigate product complaints

• Provide supporting documents for products including data sheets, FAQ’s, product presentations

• Writing lab reports 

• Stay informed with industry trends and regulations

Desired Qualification, Experience and Skills

• BSc or National Diploma in Chemistry, Polymer Science or a related field
• 8+ years of related work experience as a Formulating Chemist in water-based paints or related experience is highly preferred 
• Understanding of paint formulating fundamentals and demonstrated formulating competence
• High level of conceptual and analytical thinking
• Highly organised, detail-orientated and systematic approach in laboratory work
• Knowledge of and strict adherence to standard lab practices
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Excel and Word
• The ability to work independently and in a team
• Positive and inquisitive outlook, taking initiative and drive to see through projects
• Innovative and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to adapt quickly in a work environment with changing priorities