Research Scientist

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Purpose/Introduction

Chevron Phillips Chemical is seeking a NAO/PAO Research Scientist to join our team at our Research and Technology organization located in Kingwood, Texas.  #HPCP

Responsibilities

The Research Scientist will be responsible for establishing, designing, and executing independent research projects in support of the company’s worldwide Normal Alpha Olefins (NAO) and Poly Alpha Olefin (PAO) businesses. Responsibilities include participating in and leading technical programs involving next generation catalyst process design, with hands on experimentation utilizing bench scale batch and continuous reactor systems through scale up to pilot and commercial operation. Ensure that all aspects of process operations are conducted in a manner consistent with the Operational Excellence programs within Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, including all safety practices, environmental regulations, and design standards. This person will serve the group in lab support including equipment selection, emissions estimations, PSV sizing calculations, process and economic model design, and P&ID generation. Additionally support for wet laboratory chemistry and catalysis development. Design, construction, and deployment of new reactor technologies would be a great asset in this role. Core components of the role are to develop intellectual property via patent filings and participation in on-site safety programs.

Responsibilities (continued)

The successful candidate will be part of the NAO/PAO Technology team and must communicate effectively in oral presentations and written documents at all levels of the company. Communication skills will also involve interactions with external customer and industry contacts. The individual must also be able to work effectively with other researchers, technicians, business colleagues, plant personnel, and external customers. Must have the drive to work in the laboratory setting with the technician, chemistry, and engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Strong commitment to safety.
• Ph.D. in chemical engineering or chemistry.
• Proficient in basic reactor and process engineering.
• Be able to develop and lead independent research projects.
• An understanding of homogeneous and/or heterogenous catalyst fundamentals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience.
• Process development experience.
• Experience working with hazardous, pyrophoric, and flammable chemicals.
• Self-driven with high degree of initiative and time management skills.
• Must be organized, flexible, and capable of adapting to priority changes on a regular basis.
• Experience working with Delta V, Opto, or Honeywell control systems.
• Coding skills such as VBA, Power BI/DAX, C/C++, Python, or Matlab

Chevron Phillips Chemical offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and at most locations, alternate work schedules. To learn more about Chevron Phillips Chemical and to be considered for a position, please visit us online today at www.cpchem.com.

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Travel Requirements: Up to 10%

Eligibility for Relocation: Yes

Closing Date: 05/07/2024