The world needs innovations, and our team needs you!
BASF is the world's leading chemical company #WeCreateChemistry and one of the best places to work and develop your career. We are looking for diverse, passionate, and creative talent who wants to make a difference. BASF Española S.L. markets more than 5,000 products to meet the needs of our customers and society across a wide variety of sectors.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As a member of BASF's Global FCC Technical Service team, you will play a critical role in maximizing customer value, refinery performance, and business growth across our FCC catalyst portfolio. Acting as a trusted advisor to customers and a key link between commercial, technical, manufacturing, and innovation teams, you will drive technical excellence, strengthen customer partnerships, and help shape the future of FCC technology solutions.
Play a critical role BASF's FCC Technical Service team, providing expert support on catalyst performance, additive applications, troubleshooting, and refinery unit optimization to deliver outstanding customer outcomes.
Build trusted relationships with refinery customers by leading technical reviews, site visits, startups, turnarounds, and performance assessments, while serving as a key technical advisor.
Partner with Commercial, R&D;, Manufacturing, Product Management, and Global Technology teams to support customer retention, drive business growth, and successfully develop and commercialize new solutions.
Deliver technical excellence through catalyst evaluations, refinery data analysis, and resolution of complex FCC operating challenges, ensuring recommendations align with both customer and business objectives.
Drive operational effectiveness by supporting technical projects, resource planning, customer deliverables, and continuous improvements to processes, tools, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
Liaise with industry experts, licensors,



laboratories, and consultants to ensure high levels of service delivery to our customers
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline.
Significant experience in refining, FCC operations, catalyst technologies, technical service, or process engineering, with a strong understanding of refinery economics and customer requirements.
Proven track record of leading technical teams and delivering complex projects in a dynamic, customer-focused environment.
Deep expertise in FCC catalyst technology and refinery operations, including direct customer engagement and technical problem-solving.
Strong business acumen, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical solutions into customer value and willingness to travel as needed.
Availability to travel ~30% of your working time (Western and Northern Europe).
WHAT WE OFFER
Healthy work environment: where your safety and health (both physical and mental) are always our priority
Attractive salary package: based on a fixed salary and a bonus based on performance
Adaptable working model: you will be able to work remotely within the country and adjust your schedule
Flexible compensation plan: to take advantage of services such as Health Insurance, Childcare, Transportation Card, and Training, among others
Professional development: we promote continuous training and access to internal vacancies to keep growing at BASF
Investments for your future: with a Pension Plan, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, and even the opportunity to participate in the Stock Program after one year in the company
Work-life balance measures: as well as financial assistance for the schooling of children
Sports sections: where you can connect with colleagues and play football, paddle, basketball, cycling, yoga, etc.
And much more

📌 Technical Service Manager, Refining Catalysts (Europe) (Barcelona)
🏢 Basf Española S. L.
📍 Barcelona