Technical Service Engineer

Albemarle Netherlands BV; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Diverse professional resources

Job summary

Albemarle Netherlands BV is seeking a highly skilled FCC Technical Excellence Engineer to join their Europe Team. This role focuses on providing technical services and insights to clients in the FCC sector, with responsibilities including proposal development, customer engagement, and process optimization.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, possess at least 5 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication and data analysis skills. Join a team that values innovation and a proactive approach to driving improvements.

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.
• Curious and service-oriented mindset with flexibility to adapt.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive technical proposals and catalyst recommendations.
• Monitor FCCUs, providing expertise and quarterly reports.
• Engage with customers to improve unit operation and profitability.

Skills

Technical depth in FCC operations

Customer engagement

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or closely related field

Tools

KBC FCC-SIM

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures? If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

Job Description – FCC Technical Excellence Engineer

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated engineer with strong expertise in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) to join our FCC Europe Team. You will be an integral part of the Technical Excellence organization, providing technical service and deep insights to our customers in the region. This position offers regional exposure, with travel requirements to many different locations in Europe. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our Europe Technical Excellence and Technical Sales colleagues to support multiple incumbent FCC customers while working towards new sales opportunities. You will have the ability to influence sales strategies, help customers troubleshoot and optimize their FCCUs, and position Ketjen’s FCC catalyst technologies competitively in the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver competitive technical proposals and catalyst recommendations for existing and prospective customers, supporting the catalyst sales process.
• Continuously monitor FCCUs you are responsible for, providing as needed expertise on process and ecat data as well as preparing technical service reports on at least a quarterly basis.
• Engage with customers to understand their needs and pains and help improve the 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 as needed.
• 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.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A curious, service-oriented mindset with the flexibility to adapt to diverse technical and customer situations.
• Strong communication and consultation skills, with the ability to listen, influence, and respond 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.

EEO is The Law – equal opportunity employer. Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity are all welcome.