Alexander Ziel

Process Engineer at Nobian Delfzijl

The Technology Team at Nobian is dedicated to common goals like greening and energy transition, aiming for synergy through more efficient use of people and resources. A prime example of Nobian’s empowerment is Alexander Ziel, a technologist at the chlorine plant. He was given the chance to develop his ideas at the brine extraction site into projects to boost brine availability. Alexander recalls, “I was very happy with this and seized the opportunity with both hands. It seemed very interesting to me to do something outside the chlorine plant.”

Exploring and developing ideas

Alexander began by inventorying and organizing existing ideas. While many ideas were initially appealing, only a few proved feasible without significant additional investments. This process highlighted the importance of looking beyond the surface. Now, several viable ideas are ready to enhance brine availability.

Alexander appreciates this opportunity for continuous improvement and innovation. He explains: “As a technologist at a plant, you are mainly busy with daily tasks. Now my assignment was to further develop ideas into projects to increase brine availability.” From a site perspective, members of the Technology Team can be deployed on a project basis and in other Nobian plants. This approach exemplifies how Nobian strives to provide the right development opportunities for everyone, allowing employees to take real ownership of their careers.