Chief Technical Leader - Refining Catalyst Development
KBR
Houston, Texas, United States
Not specified; not specified; competitive lifestyl...
Fully remote
15+ years refining catalyst experience
Master's degree in chemical engineering
Fcc and hydrocracking catalyst expertise
The role involves providing global technical leadership for refining catalyst technologies across research, development, scale-up, and commercialization phases
Job Summary
The role involves providing global technical leadership for refining catalyst technologies across research, development, scale-up, and commercialization phases.
KBR offers competitive lifestyle benefits including a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.
The position requires representing KBR as a technical expert in customer meetings, industry forums, and traveling domestically and internationally up to 50%.
Matching Summary
The role involves providing global technical leadership for refining catalyst technologies across research, development, scale-up, and commercialization phases.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Competitive lifestyle benefits including 401K match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
15+ years refining catalyst experience
Master's degree in chemical engineering
FCC and hydrocracking catalyst expertise
Global technical leadership capability
25-50% domestic and international travel
Nice-to-have
PhD in Chemical Engineering preferred
Korean and Mandarin language skills
Petrochemical process background
Decarbonization and sustainability focus
Mentoring senior technical staff
Key Requirements
Master's degree in chemical engineering required
15+ years current experience in refining catalysts
Willingness to travel 25-50% globally
Strong English verbal and written communication skills