Licensing Engineer, W. R. Grace & Co., Dubai, UAE

 Licensing Engineer

W. R. Grace & Co., Dubai, UAE

Requisition ID: 19787 

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

Job Description

Summary:

This position will report to the Manufacturing and Commissioning Leader and the successful candidate for this Licensing Engineer position will be involved in multiple activities as part of the Licensing Engineering and Manufacturing group. These could include manufacturing support and construction reviews for new plants, training of licensee personnel, on-site manufacturing support during new plant commissioning and startup, and existing licensee support related to troubleshooting or performance improvement activities.

Responsibilities: 

1. Assist in the manufacturing support and construction reviews for new plants

2. Assist in the training of licensee personnel by providing Operational Training to Licensee’s personnel

3. Assist in new plant commissioning and startup

4. Assist existing licensee related to troubleshooting or performance improvement activities.

5. Response to inquiries from licensees concern existing plant operational issues

6. Assist during new catalyst trials

7. Provide on-site support for troubleshooting or to improve operational performance

8. Assist in the development of Process Design Packages.

Required Skills

Strong technical skills and ability to apply skills in practical manner to solve customer problems/issues.  

Quick learner and able to have good problem-solving skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, Team player

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to present to customers effectively and good customer presence

Innovative

Ability to explain concepts and teach others important skills needed to operate a petrochemical plant

Ability to complete projects with tight deadlines

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

Self-starter – does not need to be told what to do, but work in a semi-ambiguous and autonomous role

Good business acumen – assessing business opportunities/customer problems and offering technology & solutions to customers.

Required Experience

BS engineering or equivalent (preferably Chemical Engineering)

8+ years of experience as production or manufacturing engineer

Experience in the petrochemical industry, 

Plant startup experience

Polyolefin experience

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