FCC Data Analytics Specialist
- Hiring from
- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company’s and customers’ futures?
If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.
About the Role
Ketjen’s Global FCC business is expanding its digital capabilities to elevate the way we support customers across the entire lifecycle—from pre‑sales technical engagements and commercial bids to post‑sales unit monitoring and optimization. We are seeking an FCC Data Analytics Specialist with strong digital affinity to lead the development and deployment of advanced digital systems and technical toolkits that empower our technical services, commercial, and regional teams to deliver differentiated, data‑driven solutions to customers worldwide.
This role is ideal for someone with a background and passion for data analytics and data visualization, who understands data models, digital systems, and has experience with building new digital workflows. The successful candidate will shape how Ketjen brings technical insights to market via scalable and intelligent tools developed by implementing new methods and techniques for data analytics and training the global technical FCC team on their use. They will be responsible for managing the iKet suite of tools and advisory models we provide to our customers. A background in FCC is preferred but not required.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Systems & Tools Development
- Design, develop, and maintain digital platforms, toolkits, and analytical models that support FCC technical services and commercial activities.
- Build and enhance standardized FCC technical tools for:
- Pre‑sales technical evaluations
- Catalyst selection and optimization modeling
- Technical bid development
- Post‑sales unit monitoring and performance tracking
- Partner with IT and data engineering teams to ensure systems are robust, scalable, and secure.
FCC Technical Excellence & Support
- Provide expert technical input into FCC performance models, mass balance tools, kinetic models, and operational benchmarking methodologies.
- Collaborate with regional technical teams to translate FCC operational insights into actionable digital solutions.
- Ensure tools accurately reflect latest catalyst technologies, process trends, operating limits, and customer needs.
Customer Interface / Value Delivery
- Support commercial teams with high‑quality, data‑backed assessments during pre‑sales engagements.
- Enhance after‑sales customer experience by improving digital monitoring capabilities, reporting frameworks, and performance dashboards.
- Help define and implement digital workflows that deliver consistent, high‑value customer service globally.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with R&D, Technical Services, Commercial, and IT to integrate FCC domain knowledge with digital architectures.
- Lead training and onboarding of global teams to adopt new digital capabilities.
- Identify opportunities to streamline and standardize FCC data and technical processes globally.
Qualifications
Required
- B.S. or M.S. in Data Analytics, Computer Science, or Engineering
- 3+ years of experience involving data analysis (experience with FCC and/or databricks is ideal)
- Strong affinity for digital systems, data modeling, and data connectivity frameworks
- Strong project management and collaboration skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and commercial functions
Preferred
Experience in:
- AI software (Copilot, Claude, others)
- Databricks
- Building analytical or modeling tools (e.g., Python, Excel VBA, VBA.net)
- Process simulation (e.g., Aspen, PetroSIM)
- Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, SEEQ)
- Digital transformation or IT/OT integration projects
What Success Looks Like
- Creation of reliable, scalable digital systems and workflows that simplify and elevate FCC technical service insights and collaboration with customers
- Improved consistency and quality of pre‑sales technical and commercial deliverables
- Strong collaboration and adoption across global technical and commercial teams
- Measurable impact on service efficiency, customer satisfaction, and commercial differentiation
Why Join Ketjen
You’ll be at the forefront of transforming how data analytics and FCC technical service is delivered across a global customer base. This role gives you the opportunity to combine domain expertise with digital innovation to shape the next generation of refinery support tools. You’ll influence global teams, build high‑impact systems, and play a key role in strengthening Ketjen’s position as a leader in FCC solutions.
Benefits of Joining Ketjen
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Apply today and help Ketjen unleash the POTENTIAL of advanced chemistry for industries that power the world.
About Us
We are a global provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining and specialty chemicals industries. Working side-by-side with our customers, we develop value-added, customized solutions that make them more competitive. Discovering and implementing new and better performance-based sustainable solutions is what motivates all of us. We think beyond business-as-usual to drive innovations that create lasting value.
Unleash your POTENTIAL with Ketjen.
At Ketjen, we believe that our people make us successful. It’s really that simple. We embrace diversity of experience, talent and thought. We work hard to create an inclusive work environment that empowers you to openly and honestly communicate, create and innovate. Your decision to join our team will be rewarded with a positive, team-oriented workplace that inspires personal and professional growth. We will make every effort to support your career goals and create opportunities for you to realize your full potential. This is our culture. This is our commitment.
AS PART OF OUR GLOBAL TEAM, YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Hands-on technical experience
- Job variety and career flexibility
- Collaboration with seasoned employees at every level
- A proven record of innovation
- Company-wide focus on economic and environmental sustainability
- Deep commitment to our communities, education, and social development
- Concern and compassion for fellow employees
- Among the best safety records in the industry
The bottom-line: no matter where you apply your talent and training, Ketjen will provide the resources and support you need to succeed.