Position ID: 70234726

Org Unit: STC-H Reaction Eng and Tech Dev AMR

Location: USA-Sugarland

Explore what Matters
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Job Summary

SABIC’s technology Center in Houston is looking for an energetic and motivated reaction engineer to conduct research in developing new technology and improving existing processes for manufacturing chemicals and polymers.

How You Can Be the Impact

(Job Responsibilities)

The purpose of this role is to:

• Support and contribute to the delivery of results on research and development projects with business impact by developing first principles, multi-physics, transient and steady-state models of reactors and using the models to guide reactor and process development. Applying the above skills to polymerization/high viscosity systems is a plus
• Design experiments and use the data along with chemistry principles to provide mechanistic insights into the reaction pathway and convert the insight to representative kinetics models
• Generate and use reactor performance data to identify the role of transport phenomena relative to kinetics and use it to select/design reactors at different scales of operation
• Interpret reactor performance at lab and pilot scales to extrapolate to manufacturing scale
• Analyze plant data for operating reactors to determine performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities. Perform root cause analysis using reaction-engineering principles for any performance gaps, and propose relevant tests/experiments to validate hypotheses and close gaps.
• Identify the physical or chemical phenomena critical for reactor scale-up and use these insights to define CTQs for piloting.
• Use process modeling software like Aspen to integrate reactor model with rest of the plant model
• Assesses and addresses safety risks for themselves and their teams, applies higher level thinking about safety to provide paths to abate risks
• Report key findings to project team via written reports and oral presentations.
• Experience with using statistical tools to analyze data is a plus.

What Matters to SABIC

(Job Requirements)

• PhD in Chemical Engineering with 0-5 years’ experience in reaction engineering (MS in Chemical Engineering with 5 - 10 years’ experience in industrial reaction engineering research)
• Experience in modeling polymerization reactors preferred
• Proficient in various areas of reaction engineering with emphasis on both experiments and modeling. Experience with basic chemical reactor technologies is desired. Experience with polyolefin reactor technologies is a plus.
• Ability to analyze reactor design and operation in the context of the complete process and using the analysis to guide process development.
• Demonstrated skills in designing experiments and models to test hypothesis
• A learning, growth mindset with flexibility to take on new responsibilities with evolving business needs
• A team player, able to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams with excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well with diverse teams and under the guidance of project leaders and senior technical staff
• A critical observer as well as a conceptual and analytical thinker with a demonstrated record of accomplishment of research excellence.
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, presentation) as well as listening skills
• Basic project management skills for planning, organizing tasks and managing priorities
• Performs given assignment within time limits and strives for high quality results
• Independently develops and applies advanced skills and knowledge. Curious and eager to learn.
• Maintain focus and understand personal impact on achieving project goals

Eligibility Requirements

Work Availability

Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position. Applicants must be regularly available and willing to work during assigned hours of operation and such other hours as the company determines are necessary or desirable to meet business needs

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