Senior Technology Engineer - Hydrogenation

The Senior Technology Engineer – Hydrogenation will play a key role in managing Axens hydrogenation technologies and catalysts with geographic limitations to ROC Americas. They will provide technical expertise for Axens hydrogenation technologies in support of the ROC Americas Commercial Team while positively promoting technology in public settings.

• Collaborate with technology counterparts within Axens to ensure technology engineering tools and processes in Americas ROC represent the latest and most updated versions available.
• Develop and maintain internal design standards consistent with the most updated tools and processes within Axens.
• Develop, present and ensure follow-up of technical projections for replacement of existing and supply of new catalysts.
• Develop, present and ensure follow-up of technical proposals and studies in support of evaluation by clients of Axens technologies and integrated solutions, for grass root and revamp projects.
• Support development of commercial proposals for Axens Americas ROC Catalyst & Absorbent business and Process Licensing business.
• Responsible for the development of the expert basis during the execution of awarded projects as well as responsible for the catalyst and process performance guarantees, as well as guiding engineering team and participating in client meetings throughout project execution.
• Develop and manage improvement concepts to drive technology development positioning for successful award of future licenses, including collaborating with the global technology development and improvement teams, as needed.
• Provide after sales technical service to Axens clients with the following objectives:
  1. Ensuring safe and successful commission new units, including development and review of startup/shutdown procedures, and supervision in the field
  2. Monitoring clients units and catalysts performances, support clients in optimizing their operations, troubleshooting, through remote work as well as regular visits and meetings at clients’ sites
  3. Build long term relationships with clients while showcasing Axens’ expertise.
  4. Promote Axens Connect’In remote monitoring solution
• Provide training to Axens Americas ROC team members from all business units, as needed.
• Promote technology with external parties and present technology advantages in various meeting formats, from large industry conferences to smaller one-on-one settings.
• Advise and assist other Technology Engineers, as needed.
• May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering required.
• MS or PhD. in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering a plus.

Work Experience

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience required on operational support for hydrogenation units; experience in commissioning/startup/shutdown activities preferred.
• Expertise in chemical engineering fundamentals including reaction engineering, catalyst and general chemistry required.
• Experience with PRO/II simulation software and Excel-based modelling tools required.
• Experience in basic process design, project engineering and economics preferred.
• Experience giving technical presentations to large audiences with strong technical expertise preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Ability to consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances.
• Able to building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes-contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Ability to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Able to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Quality:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and ensuring quality performance
• Report any and all quality related issues or non-conformities to your manager
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies for quality management
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015
• Assist in achieving Site, Department, Regional and Global Quality Management Program goals and objectives.

Health and Safety:

• Take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others
• Report any and all health and safety incidents to your manager
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies and objectives regarding health and safety
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 45001:2018
• Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Health and Safety goals and objectives

Environmental:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and protecting the environment
• Report any and all environmental concerns or incidents to your manager
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies regarding environmental protection
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015
• Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives