Senior Technology Engineer Job Houston Texas USA,Engineering

Job Summary

The Senior Technology Engineer is a member of the Technology and Technical Support Department (T&TS) Regional Operating Center (ROC). This team provides technical support to the Catalyst & Absorbents, Process Licensing and Equipment businesses for the Americas region.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and provide technical know-how for the technologies of specialization.

Demonstrate a high level of autonomy in day-to-day work and provide assistance and supervision to less experienced engineers.

Develop, present and ensure follow-up of technical projections for replacement of catalysts in existing units.

Develop, present and ensure follow-up of technical proposals and studies in support of evaluation by clients of technologies and integrated solutions for grassroots and revamp projects.

Support the Commercial team for the development of commercial proposals for Company Americas ROC Catalyst & Absorbent and Process Licensing businesses.

Participate in the development of the expert basis during the execution of awarded licensing projects and in the definition of catalyst and process performance guarantees, as well as guide engineering teams and participate in client meetings throughout project execution.

Collaborate with other Company team members, both outside and within Company Americas ROC, to ensure technology tools and processes in the Americas ROC represent the latest and most updated versions available.

Identify and propose improvement concepts to drive technology positioning and competitiveness for successful award of future licenses; this may include collaborating with global technology development and improvement teams, as well as R&D teams.

Provide after-sales technical service to Company clients with the following objectives:

Ensuring optimized start-up of Company catalyst loads for achieving performances in line with projections.

Ensuring safe and successful commissioning of new units, including development and review of startup/shutdown procedures, and supervision in the field.

Monitoring client units and catalyst performance using Company remote monitoring solutions; supporting clients in optimizing operations and troubleshooting through remote work as well as regular site visits and meetings.

Building long-term relationships with clients while showcasing Company's expertise.

Participate in training sessions for Company clients as well as Company Americas ROC team members from all business divisions.

Participate in the promotion of products, technologies, and services with external parties in various meeting formats, from large industry conferences to smaller one-on-one settings.

Assist with the training of less experienced Technology Engineers.

Comply with Company quality system requirements, including contribution to the development and updates of Company internal standards and processes, as well as actively participating in internal team metrics including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and other ISO requirements.

Education

BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a relevant discipline required.

Work Experience

Seven or more (7+) years of experience in the petrochemical and/or refining industry, and at least 3 years in a Technology Engineer role.

Strong knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals including reaction engineering, catalysts, and general chemistry required.

Experience with PRO/II simulation software (or similar) and Excel-based modeling tools required.

Experience in basic process design, project engineering, and/or economics preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability…