Associate Director, Process Economics Program (PEP)

The Process Economics Program (PEP) develops conceptual designs and costs for processes used in the chemical and energy industries. You will be part of a global team, fast-paced and able to deliver important content and analytics to our readers regarding new and existing processes/technologies.

Responsibilities and Impact:

• Research and evaluate emerging and established chemical technologies.
• Conduct techno-economic assessments to determine the performance, competitiveness, and commercial viability of various processes.
• Develop and deliver technical reports, reviews, and analyses that support program objectives and client commitments.
• Identify and propose new research topics and strategic opportunities to support the growth and direction of the program.
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects as required.
• Engage with clients to understand their needs, communicate technical insights, and strengthen client relationships.

What We’re Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• An S&P Global employee at this level would typically have 15 years of relevant experience in industrial organic chemistry research, technology evaluation, and authoring technical publications/reports.
• Extensive experience in industrial organic chemistry research, including publications and/or technology evaluation roles.
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills (e.g., authoring reports, presenting findings to internal/external stakeholders).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Relevant technical background in Industrial Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering (demonstrated through professional experience and/or academic training).

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing process economic evaluations.
• Experience with process simulators such as AspenTech, Promax, HYSYS, etc., or with general tools for generating heat and mass balances.
• Demonstrated experience that indicates the ability to quickly learn, summarise, and utilise extremely complex information from various sources, including patents.
• Highly proficient use of internet search engines and other online technical databases for patent and literature searches is required.

All employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days per week. We require all candidates who reach the final stage of our interview process to attend at least one in-person interview, which is ordinarily at their nearest S&P Global office. This must be completed before we can proceed to an offer.

About S&P Global Energy:

At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value.

Benefits:

• Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Generous time off helps keep you energised for your time on.
• Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasise fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent.

Equal Opportunity Employer: S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.