BS, MS, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or relevant discipline required.
3+ years of experience in gas, petrochemical, or refining industry with a focus on catalysis and adsorption.
Field experience in commissioning, startup, or operational support is essential.
Knowledge of chemical engineering fundamentals, including reaction engineering and catalyst chemistry, is required.
Experience with Excel-based modeling tools; familiarity with PRO/II process simulation software is preferred.
Willingness to travel domestically or internationally up to 30% of the time.
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Responsibilities
Develop and provide technical expertise in specialized technologies.
Handle day-to-day technology and technical services tasks with guidance from senior engineers.
Create and present technical projections for catalyst and adsorbent replacements in existing units.
Assist in developing technical proposals and studies for client evaluations of Axens technologies.
Support the Commercial team in crafting proposals for Catalyst & Adsorbent and Process Licensing businesses.
Monitor client units and catalyst/adsorbent performance, optimizing operations and troubleshooting issues.
Provide on-site technical assistance during unit start-ups and troubleshooting activities.
Benefits
Opportunity to work with a leading company in the catalyst and adsorbent technology sector.
Engagement in diverse projects across the Americas region.
Professional development through training sessions and technical presentations.
Chance to build long-term relationships with clients and industry professionals.
Participation in industry conferences and networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Summary
The Technology Engineer is a member of the Technology and Technical Support Department (T&TS) of Axens Americas Regional Operating Center (ROC). This team provides technical support to the Catalyst & Adsorbents, Process Licensing and Equipment businesses for the Americas region.
The individual will provide technology support for Axens adsorbent-based purification and Claus technologies and products, and will support after-sales field activities by delivering technical assistance across the Axens technology portfolio.
JOB DUTIES/Responsibilities
Develops and provides technical know-how for the technologies of specialization.
Focuses on direct day-to-day technology and technical services operational tasks, with support and supervision from more senior engineers as necessary.
Develops, present and ensure follow-up of technical projections for replacement of catalysts and adsorbents in existing units.
Participates in the development, presentation and follow-up of technical proposals and studies in support of evaluation by clients of Axens technologies and integrated solutions, for grassroot and revamp projects.
Supports Commercial team for the development of commercial proposals for Axens Americas ROC Catalyst & Adsorbent and Process Licensing businesses.
Provides after sales technical service to Axens clients with the following objectives:
Monitoring clients' units and catalyst/adsorbent performance, supporting clients in optimizing operations and troubleshooting issues through both remote support and regular visits to client sites.
Building long-term relationships with clients while showcasing Axens' expertise.
Supports after-sales field activities for Axens clients by delivering technical assistance across all technologies with the following objectives:
Provides on-site support for unit troubleshooting and turnaround activities.
Technical assistance assignments generally consist of short-duration field engagements.
Provides technical assistance during unit start-ups, including pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up, and acceptance testing activities. These assignments may require extended stays in the field of several weeks.
Participates in training sessions with Axens' clients as well as Axens Americas ROC team members from all business divisions.
Participates in the promotion of products, technologies and services with external parties in various meeting formats, from large industry conferences to smaller one-on-one client meetings.
Comply with Axens quality system requirements including contribution to the development and updates of Axens internal standards and processes as well as actively participating in internal team metrics including Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and other ISO requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or relevant discipline required.
Work Experience
Three or more (3+) years of experience in the gas, petrochemical and/or refining industry with demonstrated experience in catalysis and adsorption phenomena.
Field experience required (experience in commissioning/startup/shutdown activities or ongoing operational support)
Knowledge in chemical engineering fundamentals including reaction engineering, catalyst and general chemistry required.
Experience with PRO/II process simulation software (or similar) is preferred, experience in Excel-based modeling tools required.
Experience in basic process design, project engineering and/or economics is a plus.
Willingness to travel domestically or internationally up to 30% of time
Experience giving technical presentations to large audiences with strong technical expertise a plus
Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Required SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new tools and technologies.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Action-oriented, with the ability to take on new opportunities and challenging assignments with a sense of urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
QHSE REQUIREMENTS
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 to latest revision
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 to latest revision
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 to latest revision
Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives
