Now Hiring! Technology Manager - Petrochemical Industrial Gas and Specialty Purification

Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Relocation assistance provided

The world needs creative solutions. We need YOU!

Where the chemistry happens…

BASF’s Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products, including advanced battery materials. By leveraging our industry-leading R&D platforms, passion for innovation and deep knowledge of precious and base metals, BASF’s Catalysts division develops unique, proprietary solutions that drive customer success.

As a Technology Manager - Petrochemical Industrial Gas and Specialty Purification, You Create Chemistry By...

• Engaging with project and plant owners, licensors, and EPC’s providing Adsorbent Solutions including technical consulting and technical design proposals for petrochemical, industrial gas and specialty purification
• Serving core chemicals markets but also positioning our adsorbent solutions into sustainability applications (e.g. Bio-Ethylene, Bio-Propylene and other fossil-free feedstocks)
• Developing performance warranty offers including pricing proposal in alignment with Global Marketing and Sales.
• Providing customer consultation and on-site support. Managing product quality issues within the non-conformance management system.
• Attending and presenting at conferences, seminars, and licensor forums for business development and market/competitive intelligence.
• Driving opportunity management process internally (lead generation and qualification, solution development). Providing market/customer driven ideas and projects for incremental innovations.
• Interfacing with other business divisions of BASF as needed to provide complete solutions to customers.

If you have...

• Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry / chemical engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of technical experience in a role focused on petrochemical and/or industrial gas processing. 2 years of experience within a customer facing role is preferred.
• Experience in process engineering or process design including preparing technical proposals using simulation tools (e.g. Aspen HYSYS).
• Strong analytical skill as well as professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in working as part of a global team and knowledge in adsorption or catalysis is an asset.

Then...

Create Your Own Chemistry With you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It’s what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees’ overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment. 

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

• Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
• Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive 
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities 
• Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

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Equal Employment Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.