Technology Manager, Comonomers

Sasol; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasol is seeking a Technology Manager: Comonomers to lead a team in Westlake, LA. The role focuses on safe, reliable operations, process development, and project execution within budget and schedule.

You will oversee complex reactors, distillation systems, and associated equipment while guiding cross‑functional teams of engineers and operators. The position requires a chemical engineering or chemistry background and at least five years in process engineering with demonstrated leadership and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• At least 5 years in process engineering or related role.
• Experience leading engineers and reliability teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a continuous petrochemical unit.
• Ensure safety, reliability, and environmental compliance.
• Manage projects from concept through to completion within budget.

Skills

Process engineering

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

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PURPOSE

We are currently recruiting for a Technology Manager: Comonomers, worksite at Westlake, LA. Must put job code (AD2026) on resume.

DUTIES

• Support safe, reliable and environmentally compliant operating entities within the Americas.
• Manage a small team of engineers such that typical assignments can be driven from idea generation through to completion.
• Evaluate the risk vs. benefits of complex problems and take appropriate action(s).
• Ensure the process development and implementation of projects & assignments per company processes, policies and procedures and within schedule & cost budgets.
• Identify and resolve technical operating / reliability problems effectively and efficiently.
• Provide technical support to ensure reaching business goals, improve profitability, improve reliability and improve overall operation.
• Manage the technology and IP aspects of any License or Performance Agreements.
• Maintain knowledge of unit performance relative to competitive companies and technologies.
• Provide technical expertise and support to improve and sustain operational entity reliability.
• Direct day-to-day operations of a continuous petrochemical manufacturing unit.
• Oversee process safety, environmental compliance, production reliability, quality performance, and operational efficiency.
• Manage complex chemical production processes involving high temperature and high-pressure reactions, distillation and separation systems, utilities integration, and continuous manufacturing workflows.
• Lead cross functional technical teams of process engineers, operations personnel, maintenance and reliability engineers, and environmental specialists.
• Evaluate and manage technical risks associated with process changes, operational issues, and capital or improvement projects.
• Troubleshoot complex process upsets, equipment failures, and reliability issues to minimize downtime and sustain production performance.
• Oversee and optimize plant equipment including reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and control and instrumentation systems.
• Utilize distributed control systems, advanced process control platforms, process historians, SAP, and other manufacturing systems to monitor, analyze, and improve plant performance.
• Establish production plans and operational priorities based on business needs, feedstock availability, equipment capability, and customer demand.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield optimization, energy efficiency, cost reduction, environmental performance, and capacity enhancement.
• Oversee maintenance activities, unit turnarounds, and startup and shutdown operations. Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management requirements, EPA Risk Management Plan obligations, environmental permits, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Manage technology and intellectual property matters related to licensed chemical processes. Supervise and provide technical leadership to engineering and plant personnel.

Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Experience Requirement

• Process Engineering Manager or related occupation or job title in which 5 years of experience with developing and scaling-up similar ethylene oligomerization synthesis and product purification was gained.

Travel Requirement

10% domestic travel required.

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