Regional Business Director- Houston

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Refined Technologies, we believe operating with an eternal purpose fuels excellence. This guides everything we do; it gives us a purpose that is greater than ourselves. RTI is the leader in the chemical cleaning segment of the refining industry, providing patented chemistries, processes, and equipment for cleaning and treating units during shutdowns. While focused on clients, we are fueled by our mission to: Honor God Always, Help People Develop, Pursue Excellence, and Earn a Profit.

Rizon

, a Refined Technologies company, is a specialty chemicals provider committed to innovation, performance, and operational excellence inside refineries and critical industrial operations. Built on Refined Technologies’ foundation of technical service and safety, Rizon is expanding rapidly to meet customer needs with customized chemical solutions that deliver measurable results.

As part of our strategic growth, we are launching a new regional operation and are looking for an entrepreneurial leader to drive this expansion. The Regional Business Director will own the growth of Rizon’s chemicals business in a new, highly potential region. This individual will be responsible for developing the regional strategy, acquiring new customers, managing field operations, hiring and training a high-performance team, and owning full P&L responsibilities.

This is a rare opportunity to build a

business from the ground up

while backed by the technical depth, operational integrity, and value-driven culture of Refined Technologies.

Requirements KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Regional Growth & Strategy

- Lead all aspects of regional market entry, including customer targeting, sales execution, and operational excellence.

- Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities with refinery and industrial clients.

- Represent the Rizon brand and value proposition in customer meetings, trade events, and strategic partnerships.

Operations & Execution

- Direct safe, efficient, and effective execution of chemical services across refinery and industrial environments.

- Ensure compliance with all safety, regulatory, and customer-specific requirements.

- Collaborate with technical and portfolio strategy teams to align products with customer performance goals.

Team Leadership

- Hire, train, and develop a team of technical field personnel, business development, account managers, and operational support staff.

- Provide mentorship, performance management, and career development guidance.

- Instill a culture of safety, pursuing excellence, and customer focus.

P&L and Financial Management

- Own end-to-end regional P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, pricing strategy, and margin performance. Track financial and operational KPIs and adjust regional strategies accordingly.

- Report performance to senior leadership and contribute to corporate planning and investment decisions.

Qualifications

Required:

- 8+ years of experience in additives, industrial services, or process industries.

- Strong operations background with experience working inside refineries or petrochemical plants.

- 3+ years of regional or business unit leadership with people leadership and P&L responsibility.

- Demonstrated ability to grow a business, lead teams, and manage technical operational excellence.

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.

Preferred

- MBA or relevant business education.

- Previous experience launching a new regional operation or business line.

- Established network within refinery or downstream sectors.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

- Approximately 50% (within assigned region), including time at company offices and client sites.

Why Join Rizon?

- We are a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial-minded organization full of servant-hearted leaders. Want to know more about our culture? Check out the RTI Playbook.

- Entrepreneurial Ownership: Build and lead a region like it's your own business—with the support of Refined Technologies.

- Impactful Work: Solve real operational challenges with innovative chemical solutions.

- High-Performance Culture: Join a mission-driven organization with strong values, technical expertise, and growth momentum.

- Career Growth: As Rizon expands, so will your leadership opportunities.

About Refined Technologies

RTI is a global industrial solutions provider delivering value to process facilities through expert-level refinery professionals skilled in operations, engineering, and process supervision. RTI helps those who fuel the world produce energy more effectively by delivering safe, fast, and predictable shutdowns in upstream and downstream facilities through innovative operations teams and revolutionary cleaning technologies. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Refined Technologies, Inc. without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (e.g., TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.