Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?
If 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.
Ketjen is hiring for a Process Engineer. This position is in-office and located in Amsterdam.
This role has responsibility for process engineering aspects of pre-projects (Front-End engineering), project implementation (detailed engineering) and commissioning & start-up in relation to change and expansion projects for all production facilities on site.
Can lead a small project team in the pre-project phase, responsible for quality, planning and timely delivery. responsible for quality, planning and timely delivery.
What You Will Do
Process Design: Performs process studies (plant responsibility) and basic process engineering tasks (engineering responsibility) during pre-projects.
Performs detailed process engineering tasks (engineering responsibility) during project implementation.
Develops and executes CSU plans in the project execution phase, bringing the project to the operation phase.
Knowledge carrier (Subject Matter Experts): Acts as SME (Subject Matter Experts) to provide guidance and advice to peers.
Opportunity Manager; Leading Projects and Programs
Can Act for small projects as Opportunity Manager to initiate and develop a project scope till Define Phase, where normally the Project Manager takes over and the PE can act as process design engineer. Is assigned to lead the project through the early development stages (Evaluate and Select), and takes ownership of the business delivery aspects of the project.
What You Bring
Required:
- Academic (bachelor) of working and thinking, with at least 3 years of experience in engineering.
- Degree in applicable engineering or science discipline, preferably Chemical Engineering.
- Provides specialized knowledge as an expert and experience in the field of process design (Mass and Heat Balance calculations, PFD’s and PID development, PHA/EHA, PSV design, CSU).
- Communication skills: to have an eye for consultation, good listener, clear and can react directly with arguments.
- Excellent writing skills in English (and preferably Dutch) for the preparation of reports and findings of (sub) projects.
Preferred:
- Academic (master) of working and thinking, with at least 5 years of experience in engineering.
- Degree in Chemical Engineering.
- Managerial skills: managing employees from a (non-) hierarchical position.
- Has proven experience leading a project team during the front-end engineering phase
- Knowledge of research methods, techniques and guidelines in the field of quality, safety and the environment
- Agility to create alternate plans to achieve targets in a dynamic environment
- Results-driven, outcome-focused, action-oriented approach with a collaborative operating style
- Self-steering and pro-active in shared risk taking.
- Data-based decision making, problem solving, prioritization, and risk-based management skills
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science (preferably Chemical Engineering)
- At least 3 years of engineering experience
- Experience in process design including mass and heat balance calculations
- Development of PFDs and P&IDs
- Experience with PHA/EHA and PSV design
- Experience with commissioning and start-up (CSU) planning and execution
- Strong communication and consultation skills
- Excellent written English (preferably Dutch)
- Master's degree with at least 5 years of experience
- Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Managerial skills and experience managing employees
- Proven experience leading a project team during front-end engineering
- Knowledge of quality, safety and environmental research methods and guidelines
- Agility, results-driven and pro-active problem solving
- Data-based decision making, prioritization and risk-based management skills
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What We Do
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. We power the potential of companies in many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. Working with our customers, we develop and customize solutions using the finest technology and ingredients with the knowledge and know-how of our highly experienced and talented team of operators, scientists, and engineers. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value. Realize your POTENTIAL with Albemarle. At Albemarle, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s that simple. We embrace the 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 career will reach an international reach from the United States to Australia. 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 industry The bottom line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Albemarle
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