Sr. Technology Advisor – Process Chemistry

Sr. Technology Advisor – Process Chemistry

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At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. Rizon, a Refined Technologies company, is a specialty chemicals provider committed to innovation, performance, and operational excellence inside refineries and critical industrial operations.

The position is a senior technical leadership role established to strengthen and scale the company’s process chemistry capabilities, with primary emphasis on desalting and refinery process treatment programs. The role provides strategic technical direction, institutional knowledge, and advanced problem‑solving expertise to support consistent, data‑driven application of process chemistry across laboratory, field, and commercial activities.

• Technical Strategy & Program Development
  • Support the technical build‑out and evolution of the process chemistry product portfolio.
  • Help define desalting and process treatment philosophies, including KPIs, performance metrics, and standardized methods of application.
  • Provide technical oversight and guidance on complex process chemistry challenges.
• Innovation & Supplier Collaboration
  • Support innovation initiatives in collaboration with suppliers and toll manufacturers.
  • Evaluate new chemistries, technologies, and application approaches for process treatment programs.
• Laboratory & Testing Leadership
  • Support the setup, optimization, and long‑term operation of desalter bench‑top testing equipment by developing testing protocols, evaluation methods, and training to enable 3rd party lab to independently run and interpret test results.
  • Help identify any additional laboratory testing capabilities required to be successful.
• Field Support & Trials
  • Develop and support field desalter trials, including protocol development, execution guidance, data interpretation, and technical recommendations.
  • Provide advanced technical support to Field Technologists and SMEs, serving as an additional layer of expertise for problem solving and program optimization.
• Training & Knowledge Transfer
  • Develop technical training materials and resources related to process chemistry and desalting.
  • Provide training and mentorship to field personnel to strengthen technical depth and consistency across the organization.
• Marketing & Commercial Support
  • Support development of technical content for marketing materials, product overviews, and value propositions in collaboration with Marketing and Portfolio Directors.
  • Leverage industry experience and professional relationships to support technical credibility, coordinating through the Commercial VP for alignment and messaging.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
• 20+ years of industry experience
• Strong operational and technical understanding of customer processes
• Experience with product development and technical support (product & application) for Process Additives

• Understanding of industry sales process including experience leading field sales teams & conducting corporate sales activities
• Experience creating training materials and conducting training classes
• Established network within refinery and downstream sectors (customer and supplier)
• Previous experience launching a new regional operation or business line

• Entrepreneurial Ownership:
  Build and lead a region like it's your own business—with the support of Refined Technologies.
• Impactful Work:
  Solve real operational challenges with innovative chemical solutions.
• High‑Performance Culture:
  Join a mission‑driven organization with strong values, technical expertise, and growth momentum.
• Career Growth:
  As Rizon expands, so will your leadership opportunities.

Rizon is an industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert‑level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.