Process Engineer

Ketjen Corporation; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional and personal development resources

Job summary

Ketjen Corporation is seeking a Process Engineer in Amsterdam, focusing on process engineering aspects of pre-projects and project implementation. This role involves leading small project teams and ensuring effective project execution.

Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of engineering experience, preferably in Chemical Engineering, along with specialized knowledge in process design. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Join us in unleashing potential for advanced chemistry solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience.
• Specialized knowledge in process design.
• Experience leading a project team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process studies and basic process engineering tasks.
• Perform detailed process engineering tasks.
• Develop and execute CSU plans during project execution.

Skills

Process design

Mass and heat balance calculations

PFDs and PIDs development

Strong communication skills

Excellent written English

Managerial skills

Problem solving

Data-based decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or applicable discipline

Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries, is hiring a Process Engineer located in Amsterdam. The role involves process engineering aspects of pre‑projects (Front‑End engineering), project implementation (detailed engineering), and commissioning & start‑up for change and expansion projects across all production facilities on site.

Responsibilities

• Process design: Conduct process studies and basic process engineering tasks during pre‑projects.
• Perform detailed process engineering tasks during project implementation.
• Develop and execute CSU plans during the project execution phase, transitioning the project to operation.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide guidance and advice to peers.
• Act as Opportunity Manager for small projects to initiate and develop project scope through the Define Phase, leading the project through early development stages (Evaluate and Select) and owning business delivery aspects.
• Lead a small project team in the pre‑project phase, ensuring quality, planning, and timely delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of experience in engineering.
• Degree in an applicable engineering or science discipline, preferably Chemical Engineering.
• Specialized knowledge in process design, including mass and heat balance calculations, PFDs and PIDs development, PHA/EHA, PSV design, and CSU.
• Strong communication skills: attentive listener, clear and direct communicator with solid arguments.
• Excellent written English skills (Dutch preferred) for preparing reports and project findings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 5 years of engineering experience.
• Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Managerial skills: experience managing employees from a non‑hierarchical position.
• Proven experience leading a project team during the front‑end engineering phase.
• Knowledge of research methods, techniques, and guidelines in quality, safety, and the environment.
• Agility to create alternate plans and achieve targets in a dynamic environment.
• Results‑driven, outcome‑focused, action‑oriented approach with a collaborative operating style.
• Self‑steering and proactive in shared risk‑taking.
• Data‑based decision making, problem solving, prioritization, and risk‑based management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Diverse resources to support your professional and personal development.

Aspirants are encouraged to apply and help Ketjen unleash POTENTIAL for advanced chemistry solutions that power the world.