FCC Technical Service Engineer – Global Catalysts

About the role

As a member of BASF’s Global FCC Technical Service team, you will act as a trusted advisor to refinery customers, driving technical excellence and supporting business growth across the FCC catalyst portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Provide expert support on catalyst performance, additive applications, troubleshooting and refinery unit optimisation.
• Lead technical reviews, site visits, startups, turnarounds and performance assessments to build trusted customer relationships.
• Collaborate with Commercial, R&D, Manufacturing, Product Management and Global Technology teams to retain customers and develop new solutions.
• Conduct catalyst evaluations, refinery data analysis and resolve complex FCC operating challenges.
• Support technical projects, resource planning and continuous improvement of processes, tools, safety, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with industry experts, licensors, laboratories and consultants to ensure high‑level service delivery.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in refining, FCC operations, catalyst technologies or process engineering with strong understanding of refinery economics.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex projects in a customer‑focused environment.
• Deep expertise in FCC catalyst technology and refinery operations, including direct customer engagement.
• Strong business acumen and stakeholder‑management skills, with willingness to travel up to 30 % of the time.

Required skills

• FCC catalyst technology
• Refinery operations
• Catalyst performance evaluation
• Process engineering
• Data analysis

What we offer

• Gross annual salary between €85,000 and €100,000, plus variable bonus.
• Corporate welfare programme and company car for business and personal use.
• Flexible working model with remote work within the country and adjustable schedule.
• High‑impact regional role focused on FCC catalysts, combining technical leadership and commercial ownership.
• Opportunity to work with leading refinery customers across Western and Northern Europe.