Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Consulting Application Engineer
Location: Hybrid (Parsippany, NJ office or Houston, TX)

About OLI: Leaders in Chemistry Solutions OLI is a global leader in software development, specializing in complex chemical phenomena. Our process modeling solutions have transformed problem-solving for over 500 enterprises and academic institutions across 35+ countries. We drive innovation and sustainability, leading industrial digital transformation with technologies like real-time chemistry insights, automated systems, and cloud-based analytics.

OLI long-range investment includes developing state-of-science technology needed for the Sustainable economy. We impact critical metal extraction (Li, Mn, Co, Ni, REEs), carbon capture and transport; brine valorization, and traditional scale and corrosion management. OLI Core Values include Collaboration, Customer-Focus, Inclusion, Innovation, Integrity, and Passion for Science. Our success is made possible by our team of dedicated, highly skilled scientists, engineers, programmers, and operations personnel.

Why You're Vital to Our Mission:

OLI is the global leader in electrolyte simulation technology for the chemical process industry, powering breakthrough solutions across oil and gas, metals and mining, wastewater treatment, and power generation. We’re rapidly expanding across these industries, delivering high-impact consulting engagements that combine advanced simulations with real-world problem solving to create measurable value for our customers. We’re seeking an experienced Application Engineering Consultant with a strong background in chemical engineering and/or chemistry. You will join our Project Delivery Team, whose members interface directly with existing and prospective clients. You’ll be responsible for delivering consulting projects, identifying new opportunities within existing clients, presenting OLI’s technology in sales meetings, training new clients, and providing application support to OLI’s client base. You’ll also work with Product Development, Research, and Digital Transformation to improve our technology offering.

Key Responsibilities:

Consulting:

• Help the team close process consulting opportunities.
• Perform the consulting work and deliver the results.
• Identify areas/opportunities for additional consulting services and/or software solutions (desktop and cloud applications).
• Lead consulting engagements as Technical Lead, owning delivery quality, timelines, and technical direction

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical oversight and validation of project work, ensuring consistency with OLI methodologies
• Tackle complex customer challenges involving corrosion, water chemistry, and process systems.
• Manage and guide contractor resources to scale project execution
• Partner with Sales to shape and advance consulting-led opportunities that drive software adoption and expansion
• Provide feedback to Product and Commercial teams based on customer engagements to improve offerings and go-to-market strategy

Application Support:

• Provide first-line support to clients; and help clients extract more value from the software.
• Serve as the technical liaison for assigned accounts, building client confidence in OLI solutions, and maximizing the client experience.
• Identify opportunities to develop standard solutions:
• Develop novel application solutions to address new market opportunities with standard components for ease of deployment.
• Translate consulting work into repeatable, scalable solutions, including cloud-based and API-driven applications

Training:

• Deliver training workshops and seminars to clients on-site and remotely.

We’re Looking For:

The candidate must possess exceptional client-facing skills and a strong background in chemical engineering. This individual will also have experience in process simulation or an intense passion for learning process simulation. Specifically, you should be/possess:

​​​ Language :

• Fluent in English (speaking and technical writing), other languages a bonus

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in chemical engineering, chemistry, or natural science (required)

Experience

• At least five (5) years’ experience working as a Chemical Engineer in one of the following industries: Upstream or Midstream Oil and Gas, Metals and Mining, Wastewater Treatment, or Power Generation. (required).
• At least three (3) years’ experience using and applying chemistry-based process simulation software (highly desirable).

Preferred Expertise Areas

We are interested in candidates that have a significant background and passion for:

• Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and Process Simulation
• An understanding of corrosion mechanisms as applied to the refining and process industries
• Applying simulation to process engineering as it relates to Production/Exploration of Oil and Gas/Geothermal Production, LNG/Sour Gas Processing, Wastewater Treatment, Metals and Mining, or related industries.
• Have field experience. The candidate has run process units, supported process units, or serviced process units.

Other Requirements

• Ability to effectively engage clients virtually (phone/web/on-site)
• Willing to travel up to 25%, including international travel
• Strong analytical skills
• Results-oriented, problem-solver, self-starter, team-oriented, positive attitude, personal integrity, passion for science and success, a desire to win.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills
• Computer literacy in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools (Salesforce)
• Process Simulation Experience in one or more: OLI Studio, OLI Flowsheet: ESP, Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus, UniSim, Petro-SIM, VMGSim, HTRI, AVEVA PRO/II, AVEVA DYNSIM CHEMCAD, gPROMS, PIPESIM, OLGA, SysCAD, METSIM, ProMax, ProTreat
• Ability to work independently with superior initiative
• Entrepreneurial spirit to develop solutions using OLI software products to solve customer problems
• Knowledge of asset life cycle, maintenance maturity levels, and other Operational Excellence programs/concepts
• Demonstrated use of AI tools in daily technical work; curiosity about applying AI to expand engineering capabilities, uncover new ways to generate insights from simulation results against operating data and unit history, and improve speed of deliverables (reports, calculations, insights, etc.)
• Desirable: an understanding of software development, particularly Python programming and APIs.

We’re Offering:

• A chance to be part of a visionary company that is solving complex global challenges.
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment where innovation is at the heart of what we do.
• Competitive compensation package, including incentives and bonuses based on performance.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume through JazzHR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OLI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Applicants will be evaluated through a structured, rubric-based interview process to ensure consistency and fairness. OLI supports equitable career progression. Advancement decisions are guided by consistent evaluation criteria and regular performance conversations.

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