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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technology Manager - **Company:** Sasol (USA) Corporation - **Location:** Westlake, LA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** SAP (Applications), Yield Optimization - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/9e1dd28f-bf0b-4566-864e-0e7526614147 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, * Process Engineering Manager or related occupation or job title in which 5 years of experience with developing and scaling-up similar ethylene oligomerization synthesis and product purification was gained. ## Description * Support safe, reliable and environmentally compliant operating entities within the Americas. * Manage a small team of engineers such that typical assignments can be driven from idea generation through to completion. * Evaluate the risk vs. benefits of complex problems and take appropriate action(s). * Ensure the process development and implementation of projects & assignments per company processes, policies and procedures and within schedule & cost budgets. * Identify and resolve technical operating / reliability problems effectively and efficiently. * Provide technical support to ensure reaching business goals, improve profitability, improve reliability and improve overall operation. * Manage the technology and IP aspects of any License or Performance Agreements. * Maintain knowledge of unit performance relative to competitive companies and technologies. * Provide technical expertise and support to improve and sustain operational entity reliability. * Direct day-to-day operations of a continuous petrochemical manufacturing unit. * Oversee process safety, environmental compliance, production reliability, quality performance, and operational efficiency. * Manage complex chemical production processes involving high temperature and high-pressure reactions, distillation and separation systems, utilities integration, and continuous manufacturing workflows. * Lead cross functional technical teams of process engineers, operations personnel, maintenance and reliability engineers, and environmental specialists. * Evaluate and manage technical risks associated with process changes, operational issues, and capital or improvement projects. * Troubleshoot complex process upsets, equipment failures, and reliability issues to minimize downtime and sustain production performance. * Oversee and optimize plant equipment including reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, compressors, pumps, pressure vessels, piping systems, storage tanks, and control and instrumentation systems. * Utilize distributed control systems, advanced process control platforms, process historians, SAP, and other manufacturing systems to monitor, analyze, and improve plant performance. * Establish production plans and operational priorities based on business needs, feedstock availability, equipment capability, and customer demand. * Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield optimization, energy efficiency, cost reduction, environmental performance, and capacity enhancement. * Oversee maintenance activities, unit turnarounds, and startup and shutdown operations. Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management requirements, EPA Risk Management Plan obligations, environmental permits, and other applicable regulatory standards. * Manage technology and intellectual property matters related to licensed chemical processes. 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