Job ID: 38448 | Location: The Woodlands, Texas, USA

We are a dynamic and innovative specialty chemicals company working at & defining the forefront of technology. Our mission is to create sustainable solutions that drive Greater Chemistry - between people and planet. As a Technology Advisor, you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge process catalyst technologies and manage core catalytic applications for leading technical competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own technical design guidelines critical for enhancing the competitiveness of our projects. Ensure these guidelines align with industry standards and best practices.
• Consolidate customer performance feedback and insights, collaborate with our Research and Development (R&D) team to translate this feedback into actionable improvements.
• Create and maintain Catalyst benchmarking within application to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Interaction with strategic licensors to qualify our products for new capacity projects.
• Play a key role in selecting suitable catalysts for licensor proposals.
• Consult with selected large customers to optimize plant performance. Provide technical expertise and solutions tailored to their specific needs.
• Conduct trainings for sales and technical service teams to serve customers/prospects and core products
• You will run customer webinars, customer trainings and handle conference presentations
• Establish and lead Clariant Catalyst Academy, fostering continuous learning and development within our organization.
• Coach sales and engineering teams for critical customer interactions (claims, large negotiations).
• Control quality of technical quotations, recommendations & performance evaluations.
• You will play an active role in innovation sales (product launch, value proposition).
• Engage in ideation sessions to generate leads for innovative catalyst solutions.

Requirements

• You should hold a degree in Chemistry, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Demonstrate strong technical acumen gained through hands-on experience.
• Alternatively, if you have technical experience in customer operations, we encourage you to apply.
• Bring a minimum of 5 years in a technical role with a sense of commercial skills and leadership.
• Ideally, you've worked in plant operations, giving you valuable insights into real-world challenges.
• Come with the ability to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• You should have excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Clariant experience as an Applied Catalyst Technology Engineer would be a major plus.

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Jerome Hill
Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner
jerome.hill@clariant.com

Clariant is a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company based in Muttenz near Basel/Switzerland. On 31 December 2021, Clariant totaled a staff number of 11 537 and recorded sales of CHF 4.372 billion in the fiscal year for its continuing businesses. The company reports in three business areas: , and . Clariant's corporate strategy is led by the overarching purpose of 'Greater chemistry - between people and planet' and reflects the importance of connecting customer focus, innovation, sustainability, and people. Join us and help create sustainable value through chemistry for customers all over the globe.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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