Chemical Process Engineer

Job ID: 38763 | Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA

This excellent opportunity is responsible for providing technical service and support to catalyst customers by assisting sales personnel and customers to improve catalyst and plant performance. You will maintain technical expertise in catalyst products and their operation, while assisting sales personnel to win additional catalyst business with tailored design proposals using innovative catalyst technologies. Opportunity for this position to be located in the Houston, TX area or our Louisville, KY location.

Responsibilities

• Travel jointly with your tandem Sales Account Manager as needed to provide technical proposals and investigate specific technical issues
• Provide technical support to customers both remote and on-site at the customer's facility; assist Sales Account Managers with on-site post-sale activities such as catalyst loading supervision, catalyst pre-treatments, plant start-up, troubleshooting, optimization, and catalyst unloading
• Evaluate plant operating data using proprietary software tools and provide recommendations to improve catalyst operations
• Provide emergency troubleshooting support when needed to assist customer's catalyst units
• Prepare new plant designs and catalyst recommendations using Clariant's design guidelines and software tools and contribute to technical offering to customers
• Develop novel technical engineering programs and technical service offerings
• Provide training presentations and procedure review to customers
• Optimize existing design tools and procedures to provide more efficient service

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry or relevant Technical Degrees
• Preferred 2 years experience of plant operation or catalyst technical service in chemical plant.
• Preferred Plant Experience in: Steam Crackers, Styrene, Ethylene & Derivatives, Polypropylene, Oxidation, or Synthesis Gas
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% to assist with customer on-site support to both domestic and international locations.
• Knowledge of chemical processes/reactors and prior unit operations / tech service experience to the chemical, syngas, petrochemical, or refinery industry preferred but not required.
• Fluent in English (required) and Spanish (preferred), Technically Adept with MS Office, CRM
• Will also consider more senior level talent with experience for more senior level role.

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Jerome Hill
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
jerome.hill@clariant.com

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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