Expert Chemistry Catalysis (all genders)

Overview of the company

We produce and market oil, gas, and chemical products responsibly, and develop innovative solutions to support the circular economy. As one of Austria’s largest listed companies, we’re leveraging the strength of our assets, market position, and expertise to lead the journey to a sustainable future. With every step, we move forward for good.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation, and we’re always on the lookout for young talents and experienced professionals to join us. Together, we’ll reinvent essentials for sustainable living, foster growth, and have a lasting impact on the generations to come.

Your tasks

• Synthesizing (lab scale), characterize, and optimize heterogeneous catalysts for various chemical processes in collaboration with external partners.
• Managing physicochemical analyses of catalysts using techniques such as XRD, BET, SEM, TEM, and XPS as well as collaborating with team members to design and interpret experiments aimed at improving catalyst performance.
• Utilizing advanced analytical techniques to study the properties and behavior of catalysts as well as interpreting and report analytical data to support catalyst development and optimization efforts, as well as troubleshooting in existing processes. 
• Designing and execute kinetic studies to understand the reaction mechanisms and rate-determining steps. 
• Analyzing reaction kinetics and develop models to predict catalyst performance under various conditions as well as studying mass and heat transfer phenomena affecting catalytic reactions and reactor performance.
• Conducting bench-scale and pilot-scale testing of catalysts under relevant reaction conditions. 
• Evaluating catalyst performance through activity, selectivity, and stability tests as well as optimizing reaction conditions to achieve desired outcomes in terms of yield, efficiency, and selectivity.
• Supporting the development and design of catalytic processes from lab scale to pilot scale as well as collaborating with chemical engineers to integrate catalytic materials into process flows. 
• Developing process design parameters, scaling-up methodologies, and optimization strategies as well as supporting troubleshooting and optimization of processes to enhance performance, reduce costs, and ensure scalability.

Your profile

• University Master's Degree/Diploma in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in heterogeneous catalysis, preferably in an industrial or academic research setting.
• Experience with advanced catalytic materials such as zeolites, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), or supported metal catalysts.
• Knowledge of industrial catalytic processes and their applications in fields such as energy, chemicals, and environmental remediation, especially hydro-processing, methanol synthesis, alcohol dehydration, and/or olefin oligomerization.
• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills and familiarity with analytical software, as well as general scientific software (e.g. Matlab, Python, Origin, JMP).
• Advanced English language skills (German is a plus).

What to expect from OMV

We believe that we can only evolve and thrive as a company with a highly diverse mix of employees and by ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We have a strong culture of collaboration and our group values "we care, we're curious, we progress" are guiding us along the way on our path into a sustainable future. We will encourage you to take on new responsibilities, work across different functions, become involved in new projects, as well as completing international assignments. In return, we have excellent development programs that will help you achieve your career goals and reach your potential.

What OMV can offer you

The opportunity to join an internationally renowned company in a fast-moving business sector, providing excellent development opportunities. We offer an attractive compensation package that matches your qualifications and professional experience. The minimum gross annual salary according to the collective agreement amounts to EUR 72 814,-- all-in. Depending on skills and specific experience, over-payment is possible.

OMV offers relocation packages for international moves and here are some of our attractive benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible Working Time & Homeoffice.
• Health-Center.
• Canteen with healthy meal options.
• Public Transport Refund.
• Contribution Based Pension Fund Scheme.
• Diverse trainings as well as educational leave.
• Sabbaticals.
• Company Kindergarten & Summer Kids Camp.
• A big variety in culture, health and fitness offers.

Your contact

Please contact Leora Leksani for further Information.