US25 KETJEN LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY - Pasadena, TX
posted about 1 month ago
Join the Ketjen team at Albemarle Corporation, where you will play a pivotal role in powering some of the world's largest and most critical industries, including energy, communications, transportation, and electronics. As a Chemist or Engineer leading the FCC R&D Exploratory and New Product Development (E&NPD) team at our Bayport Research Facility, you will supervise research work, exploratory and new product development, and the operations of the E&NPD labs. Your contributions will directly impact the commercialization of new products and the success of our R&D initiatives. In this role, you will manage FCC R&D new product development and manufacturing support projects, ensuring timely execution of R&D plans, milestones, and overall project success. You will collaborate closely with Program Managers, prioritize project work, and communicate results and changes in project staffing and objectives to relevant teams. Your ability to liaise with various stakeholders, including Business, GTS, Sales, and Manufacturing, will be crucial in aligning department projects with the objectives of the Ketjen FCC business. As a leader, you will facilitate the training and development of Program Managers, maintain project management processes, and ensure that the E&NPD team is adequately staffed and supported. Safety is a top priority, and you will oversee department operations to target zero accidents, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and ISO standards. You will also be responsible for maintaining sustainable operations, developing new research capabilities, and managing the department budget while assisting the R&D Director with the annual budget process. Your expertise in heterogeneous catalysts, materials, and refining technology will be essential in driving innovation and improving processes within the department.