Sales Engineer, Refining & Renewable Fuels

About the role

Alfa Laval is looking for a Sales Engineer to expand its welded heat exchanger portfolio across North American refining and renewable fuels markets. The role blends business development, technical consulting, and relationship management to help customers improve energy efficiency, increase capacity, and optimise process performance.

Key responsibilities

• Identify high‑value opportunities and develop growth strategies for the refining and renewable fuels sectors.
• Build and manage strategic account plans aligned with customer priorities and market trends.
• Influence technology selection by engaging refinery operators, licensors, EPC firms, and engineering stakeholders throughout project lifecycles.
• Lead customer‑facing interactions such as site visits, technical workshops, and executive presentations.
• Collaborate with global application specialists and product experts to deliver integrated technical solutions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (or Mechanical Engineering with relevant refinery experience).
• Proven experience supporting refining, renewable fuels, petrochemical or related sectors in technical sales or business development roles.
• Strong knowledge of refinery processes, production environments, and factors influencing investment decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills across technical and business audiences.

Required skills

• Heat exchangers and related thermal system technologies.
• CRM platforms and pipeline management tools.
• Process equipment and heat‑transfer applications.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k)).
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global, innovative organization.