Technical Service Engineer Hydroprocessing Catalysts

4 weeks ago


Houston, United States Taleo BE Full time

Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.

When you join the Albemarle team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Job Description

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?

If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

Ketjen Corporation , a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is seeking a

Technical Service Engineer

to support our Technical Excellence Hydroprocessing Catalyst department, responsible for North America.

As the Technical Service Engineer, you will be the primary technical point of contact for our customers. You will have frequent contacts with refineries to provide solutions to their hydroprocessing needs, to discuss technical proposals and solve technical problems. You will support the business department with your technical knowledge by assisting them to identify business opportunities.

This position will be based at our Houston/Clear Lake, Texas office and will report to the Technical Service Manager.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Prepare competitive technical proposals and recommendations for hydroprocessing catalyst applications to existing and potential customers with the aim of selling catalyst.

Convince customers to choose the proposed solution.

Perform technical services, like unit start-up, unit monitoring, catalyst lifetime prediction and troubleshooting.

Perform studies for customers to optimize and improve profitability of their hydroprocessing units.

Assist the business in identifying technical needs and opportunities.

Travel 25% to 30% in North America.

Education and Experience: Minimum education BSc in Chemical Engineering or equivalent. MSc in Chemical Engineering is a plus.

At least 3+ years of relevant experience in process design or refining process industry related to operations in Hydroprocessing units.

An inquiring, flexible and service minded attitude.

Communicative skills: an eye for consultation, listening, and being able to respond clearly and with arguments.

Analytical thinking ability and solution-oriented thinking: showing creativity and initiative in solving technical (improvement) issues.

Team focus through an active contribution to a joint result.

A strong mix of technical and commercial skills is required to be successful.

Very good English skills, both written and spoken.

Excellent communication, presenting and collaboration skills.

Proactive and self-propelling.

Apply today and spark success in your career and help Ketjen unleash the potential of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.

(Unsolicited Third Party Resumes Not Accepted)

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