Logo
Albemarle Netherlands BV

Manufacturing Process Engineer-3

Albemarle Netherlands BV, Pasadena, Texas, United States, 77505

Save Job

Manufacturing Process Engineer-3 page is loaded## Manufacturing Process Engineer-3remote type:

Onsitelocations:

Pasadena, Texas, United States of Americatime type:

Full timeposted on:

Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id:

REQ-29726If 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.## ### **About Ketjen**Ketjen Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Our company is driven by a strong set of core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity. These values guide our decisions, shape our culture, and define how we work together to deliver exceptional value to our customers and communities.### **About the Role**The Manufacturing Process Engineer III plays a key role in driving business growth and continuous improvement within Ketjen’s refinery catalyst manufacturing operations. Based at our Bayport Facility, this role is part of the Catalyst Process Engineering Group and is responsible for leading and supporting process design and engineering activities across front-end engineering, detailed project execution, and commissioning and start-up efforts.The ideal candidate brings strong process engineering expertise, hands-on plant experience, and the ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively across a manufacturing organization.## **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**### **Process Engineering & Design Leadership*** Provide process design leadership for change and expansion projects across all production facilities on site.* Develop and apply expertise in refinery catalyst manufacturing, serving as a technical resource to the organization.* Lead and support mass and energy balance development, PFDs, P&IDs, PHAs/EHAs, PSV design, and commissioning/start-up activities.### **Project Execution & Continuous Improvement*** Lead small project teams during the pre-project (front-end engineering) phase, ensuring quality, planning, and timely delivery.* Contribute as a process design team member on larger projects through detailed engineering and execution phases.* Develop and champion initiatives that drive significant improvements in cost, quality, operability, capacity, and HS&E performance.* Apply working knowledge of process economics to support sound technical and business decisions.### **Technical Expertise & Collaboration*** Act as a subject matter expert in process design, supporting standardization, training, and coaching across the organization.* Partner effectively with operations, engineering, and other stakeholders at all levels of the manufacturing organization.* Support safe, reliable operations through strong equipment, instrumentation, and basic process control knowledge.## **QUALIFICATIONS**### **Required Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemical Engineering (preferred).* Minimum 3–5 years of experience in an operating plant environment, process design group, or R&D organization.* Strong command of material and energy balance calculations.* Demonstrated knowledge of process design fundamentals, including mass and heat balances, PFDs/P&IDs, PHAs/EHAs, PSV design, and commissioning/start-up.* Proficient knowledge of process equipment and instrumentation.* Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across a manufacturing organization.* Strong alignment with Ketjen’s core values: curiosity, care, collaboration, humility, accountability, and integrity.### **Preferred Qualifications*** Demonstrated success leading or implementing projects delivering measurable improvements in cost, quality, HS&E, capacity, or operability.* Proven experience serving as a process design lead.* Hands-on experience in an operating plant environment.* Experience with solids handling and processing.* Experience supporting start-up and commissioning of new process equipment.* Working knowledge of basic process control concepts.* Experience operating within a stage-gate project management framework.**Benefits of Joining Ketjen*** Competitive compensation* Comprehensive benefits package* A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the **POTENTIAL** of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.We are a global provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining and specialty chemicals industries. Working side-by-side with our customers, we develop value-added, customized solutions that make them more competitive. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions is what motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value.Unleash your **POTENTIAL** with Ketjen.At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s really that simple. We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.**AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:*** Competitive compensation and benefits* Hands-on technical experience* Job variety and career flexibility* Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level* A proven record of innovation* Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability* Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development* Concern and compassion for fellow employees* Among the best safety records in the industryThe bottom-line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed. #J-18808-Ljbffr