FCC Technical Excellence Analyst

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional and personal development resources

Job summary

Albemarle Netherlands BV is seeking an FCC Technical Analyst to support catalyst sales from our Mumbai office. The role involves developing technical proposals, providing operational support, and optimizing FCC operations for customers in the Asia region.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are essential for driving customer engagement and enhancing profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FCC operations, FCC catalyst business, or FCC licensing.
• Strong command of English; additional language skills are an asset.
• Balanced combination of technical depth and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive technical proposals and catalyst recommendations for customers.
• Understand customer needs to improve unit operation and profitability.
• Provide FCC unit start-up support and troubleshooting services.
• Conduct technical and economic studies to optimize FCC operations.
• Prepare and present technical papers at industry events.

Skills

Technical proposals

Customer engagement

Analytical skills

FCC operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering

Tools

KBC FCC-SIM

Job description

Job Overview

Support FCC catalyst sales for the Asia region from our Mumbai office as an FCC Technical Analyst. You will provide technical insights, proposals, economic studies, and operational support that enhance FCC catalyst sales and help customers improve profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver competitive technical proposals and catalyst recommendations for existing and prospective customers, supporting the catalyst sales process.
• Engage with Asia TE and customers to understand needs and pains, helping improve unit operation and profitability with Ketjen FCC solutions.
• Provide technical services such as FCC unit start-up support, ongoing monitoring, and troubleshooting of operational issues.
• Conduct in-depth technical and economic studies to help customers optimize their FCC operations and improve unit profitability.
• Prepare and present technical papers at industry seminars, conferences, and customer events.
• Partner with the business to identify future technical needs, market opportunities, and areas for innovation.

Required Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in FCC operations, FCC catalyst business, or FCC licensing.
• Strong command of English, both written and spoken; additional language skills are an asset.
• A balanced combination of technical depth and commercial awareness, enabling strong customer engagement and advocacy.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A curious, service-oriented mindset with flexibility to adapt to diverse technical and customer situations.
• Strong communication and consultation skills, capable of listening, influencing, and responding clearly under multiple perspectives.
• Excellent presentation, persuasion, and collaborative working capabilities.
• Analytical strength and a solution-driven approach to technical challenges.
• A proactive attitude toward driving improvement initiatives and seeing them through.
• A strong sense of teamwork, contributing actively to collective goals.
• High levels of self-motivation, personal organization, and accountability.
• Experience in FCC simulation tools such as KBC FCC-SIM.

Benefits of Joining Ketjen

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally

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