Chemical Engineering Job at Ketjen | Apply for Service Engineer Role
Looking for a high-impact chemical engineering job in the refinery and petrochemical sector? This service engineer role at Ketjen offers a dynamic opportunity to work as a Field Service Engineer supporting catalyst operations and hydroprocessing units. As part of global Ketjen careers, this position is ideal for candidates seeking hands-on industry exposure, travel opportunities, and experience in advanced catalyst technologies and refinery start-up operations.
About Ketjen
Ketjen Corporation is a leading provider of advanced catalyst solutions for petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemical industries. Known for innovation and technical excellence, Ketjen supports major global energy companies. With strong Ketjen careers, the company offers professionals opportunities to work on cutting-edge chemical technologies, making it a top choice for candidates seeking a chemical engineering job or service engineer role in the industry.
- Job Post: Field Service Engineer
- Remote type: Hybrid
- Locations: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Job requisition ID: REQ-30529
Job Overview
Ketjen is hiring a Field Service Engineer for its Technical Excellence HydroProcessing Catalyst department. This chemical engineering job involves supervising catalyst loading, supporting unit start-ups, and assisting technical teams in process modeling. The service engineer role requires travel across India and the
Middle East, offering exposure to refinery operations, catalyst technologies, and real-world industrial applications.Tasks and Responsibilities
- Travel to customer sites (primarily in India and the Middle East) and ensure that Ketjen catalysts are put to satisfactory use.
- Supervise catalyst loading and ensure that Ketjen’s best practices are applied by catalyst loading companies.
- Actively participate in reactor start-ups at customer locations and prepare the required documentation before and after the start-ups.
- Support our technical experts worldwide in their day-to-day activities, such as unit monitoring.
- Contribute actively to the growth of the CFT catalyst business.
Skills, Education, and Job Requirements
- MSc in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
- Preferably, some petroleum refining experience, with basic knowledge of hydroprocessing fundamentals. Experience with catalyst loading supervision, hydrocracking, or hydrotreating start-ups is a plus.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken, and good reporting skills are necessary for the preparation of the catalyst loading and start-up reports in English.
- Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skills, and team focus through an active contribution to a joint result.
- Ability to work independently and be proactive.
- Ability to learn and take responsibility of own learning.
- Can-do mentality, result-oriented, and disciplined.
- Take initiative for improvements and take ownership.
- An inquiring, flexible, and service-minded attitude.
- Willing to travel extensively.
- Willing and capable of working shifts at the refineries during catalyst loading and startup activities.
Career Opportunity
Joining a successful company recognized as one of the most important suppliers of refinery catalysts and knowledge, this position may lead to several other interesting positions we have, like Technical Service Engineer or Technical Sales.
Benefits of Joining Ketjen
- Competitive compensation.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
This opportunity under Ketjen careers is perfect for candidates looking for a chemical engineering job in refinery and petrochemical industries. As a service engineer, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in catalyst operations, start-ups, and global technical projects. With strong career growth potential and exposure to international projects, this role is ideal for professionals aiming to build a successful career in the energy and chemical sector.
