Technology Engineer (Adsorbents & Claus, Field Services)

Axens North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Axens North America is seeking a Technology Engineer (Adsorbents & Claus, Field Services) in Houston, TX. The role provides technical support for adsorbent-based purification and Claus technologies and delivers after-sales field assistance across Axens’ technology portfolio.

The candidate should have 3+ years in gas, petrochemical or refining, with field experience in commissioning/startups and strong fundamentals in reaction engineering and catalysis. Travel up to 30% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or relevant discipline required.
• 3+ years in gas, petrochemical and/or refining with catalysis and adsorption experience.
• Field experience in commissioning/startup/shutdown or ongoing operational support.
• Knowledge in chemical engineering fundamentals including reaction engineering and catalysis.
• Experience with PRO/II or similar process simulation software; Excel-based modeling tools preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% domestically or internationally.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develops and provides technical know-how for the technologies of specialization.
• Focuses on day-to-day technology and services tasks with supervision from senior engineers.
• Develops and presents technical projections for catalyst/adsorbent replacement.
• Prepares and supports technical proposals and studies for clients evaluating Axens technologies.
• Supports Commercial team in developing commercial proposals for ROC Catalyst & Adsorbent and Process Licensing.
• Provides after-sales technical service: monitors client units, optimizes operations, and troubleshoots.
• Maintains long-term client relationships and demonstrates Axens expertise.
• Provides on-site or field assistance during startups, turnarounds, and commissioning.

Skills

Communication

Technical aptitude

Organization

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Proactiveness

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering

MS or PhD in Chemical/Petroleum Engineering

Tools

PRO/II process simulation

Excel-based modeling

Job description

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Technology Engineer (Adsorbents & Claus, Field Services)

Regular Full-Time Houston, TX, US

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
• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and protecting the environment
• Report any and all environmental concerns or incidents to your managerMaintain 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