Chemicals Technology Manager

KBR Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR, a global leader in chemicals technology, seeks a Chemicals Technology Manager focused on Acetic Acid, to drive licensing, project delivery and business growth.

You will lead technical responses, coordinate proposals, and support regional sales through the full sales cycle, including negotiations. Travel internationally ~50% is expected. A strong safety ethic and international experience are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
• 15+ years in chemicals technical and/or operations in hydrocarbons processing.
• 7+ years’ experience with Acetic Acid.

Responsibilities

• Meet Annual Sales Objectives: Supports the achievement of the Chemicals business annual sales objectives, with emphasis on Acetic Acid.
• Proposals and Sales Coordination: Provides technical support on the creation and delivery of proposals and ensures Sales Coordination is capable of rapidly responding to sales requests including studies and assessments.
• Earnings Targets and Successful Project Delivery: Works with Operations and BED Team to support the achievement of annual earnings targets successful project delivery.
• Chemicals Customer Profiles and Growth Strategy, Global Analysis: Works with Chemicals leadership and Sales & Marketing in the development of Customer profiles, go-to-market strategies and a global analysis. Support Regional Sales as required through the whole sales process including business development, proposal and negotiation phases.
• Portfolio Growth and Development: Supports growth of the Chemicals Technology portfolio through alliances, acquisitions and improvements of existing technologies thorough analysis of the market as well as competing technologies.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Demonstrates a strong record of safety and a commitment to the value of safety measures.
• Demonstrates a commitment to compliance with all laws, regulations and corporate policies to ensure the highest of ethics in business conduct including but not limited to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and anti-corruption policies.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to organizational excellence, displaying honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions

Skills

Acetic Acid experience

Leadership

International work background

Business development

Sales coordination

Project execution

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Title

Chemicals Technology Manager

KBR provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR’s is seeking a Chemicals Technology Manager, with primary focus on Acetic Acid technology, you will support the licensing, delivery and growth of KBR’s Chemicals technology portfolio. KBR’s Chemicals portfolio focuses on the licensing of technology to produce intermediates and products from C2, C3 and C4 olefinic feeds, including Phenol/Acetone, BPA, Polycarbonate, Acetic Acid, Vinyl Acetate and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). As part of the Petrochemicals Product Service Line (PSL) you will support the business development of Chemicals technology lines.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Meet Annual Sales Objectives: Supports the achievement of the Chemicals business annual sales objectives, with emphasis on Acetic Acid.
• Proposals and Sales Coordination: Provides technical support on the creation and delivery of proposals and ensures Sales Coordination is capable of rapidly responding to sales requests including studies and assessments.
• Earnings Targets and Successful Project Delivery: Works with Operations and BED Team to support the achievement of annual earnings targets successful project delivery.
• Chemicals Customer Profiles and Growth Strategy, Global Analysis: Works with Chemicals leadership and Sales & Marketing in the development of Customer profiles, go-to-market strategies and a global analysis. Support Regional Sales as required through the whole sales process including business development, proposal and negotiation phases.
• Portfolio Growth and Development: Supports growth of the Chemicals Technology portfolio through alliances, acquisitions and improvements of existing technologies thorough analysis of the market as well as competing technologies.
• Safety and Compliance:
• Demonstrates a strong record of safety and a commitment to the value of safety measures.
• Demonstrates a commitment to compliance with all laws, regulations and corporate policies to ensure the highest of ethics in business conduct including but not limited to the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and anti-corruption policies.
• Demonstrates a personal commitment to organizational excellence, displaying honesty, integrity, and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering (or related discipline)
• Minimum of 15 years in Chemicals technical and/or operations experience in the hydrocarbons processing industry, preferably with some experience with global licensing:
  • Experience specifying technical offerings and/or processing engineering services required.
  • Relevant technology experience in KBRs Chemicals technology offerings.
  • Must have 7+ years’ experience with Acetic Acid.
• Growth-oriented professional with a proven ability to execute Technology growth strategies and a successful track record in business development.
• Ability to understand and participate in technology management, including support to regional Sales, proposal development, contract negotiation and project execution.
• Must have strong leadership, interpersonal and communications skills.
• Seeking a candidate with international work background.
• Must be willing and available to travel international (~ 50% as needed).

Preferred Education, Skills, & Experience

• MBA (preferred)
• Technical experience with Viny Acetate Monomer (VAM)

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

We Deliver – Together.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.