Nexant is growing rapidly, generating employment opportunities for experienced consultants, project managers, software developers, and administrators.

As a leading provider of technical and management consulting services, advanced software products, and technology solutions to the global electric power, chemical, petrochemical, and oil and gas sectors, we are continually seeking high-caliber, client-focused professionals to join our team.


 

 

   

PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY CONSULTANT—CHEMSYSTEMS ONLINE—HOUSTON

Nexant is a major independent global business consulting firm focusing in the energy sector. It includes the largest specialized global petroleum and chemical industry-based consulting practice in the world, with key offices in London, New York, Houston, and Bangkok. We provide expert advisory services to the industry as well as governments and financial institutions.

As part of an expansion of our Americas-based consulting services, we are seeking to recruit dynamic and experienced staff who demonstrate a strong interest and understanding in the technical and commercial aspects of the industry. The posts include opportunities for travel and training opportunities in Nexant's global offices.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

  • Excellent oral and written communications and interpersonal skills
  • Strong technical degree in chemical engineering or equivalent
  • High computer literacy
  • Flexibility including ability to meet tight deadlines, work on multiple engagements, and assist in business development activities
  • Good intellectual ability with desire to broaden experience into sectors related to their area of specialist knowledge

Position Description

This consultant position is a member of a global team dedicated to the research, analysis, modeling and forecasting of the petroleum and petrochemical industries. The analysis and forecast reports and databases are marketed under Nexant's ChemSystems brand. The ChemSystems team operates from offices in London, New York and Bangkok producing reports, analysis and planning software on various aspects of the industry that help our clients understand the dynamics and drivers of the industry and from that understanding generate improved profitability. The ChemSystems business is expanding rapidly meeting the demands of a fast growing client base and so we are actively recruiting in all our locations.

To help our clients improve their profitability and returns from our analysis we require consultants with best in class analysis and forecasting techniques. Understanding of the industry, its dynamics and drivers, and the ability to foresee the important issues and trends for the future direction of the petroleum and petrochemical industry keeps our ChemSystems products at their premium position in the market.

This exciting position in a dynamic global team entails working with our team of researchers to produce analysis and forecast reports of the industry meeting the needs of clients through the ChemSystems publications. The consultant will conduct research in, and direct others in the research of, petrochemical industry's prices, profitability, production, consumption, and trade. The research data will be analyzed to develop forecasts and produce written and online reports. Analysis of the industry will make use of the ChemSystems Simulator, a proprietary database driven software application, as well as spreadsheets and other tools. The consultant will also have responsibility for a number of key client relationships in the Americas.

The position is based in Houston, Texas but will require travel to Nexant offices in London and New York and also to client meetings and to present papers at industry conferences, largely in Americas. Training in industry analysis and use of the ChemSystems Simulator will be provided via training assignments in Nexant's London and New York offices during the first twelve months.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemical engineering, chemistry or in business/economics is required.

Five to ten years experience in an oil or petrochemical company including positions in either, or preferably both, technical and commercial roles is expected. The successful candidate will have a strong technical/commercial background, a proven analytical capability, and good inter-personal and communication skills to work effectively in a global team. Proficient use of internet search engines, online databases and highly proficient use of spreadsheets and word-processing applications is required. Proficiency in use of databases is preferred.

Apply via email (please reference Petrochemical Consultant ChemSystems (Houston) in subject line and attach resume with salary history.

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