Chemical Engineer II - Travel

$87,000 - $125,000/Yr

Disability Solutions - Des Plaines, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Des Plaines, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Experienced Chemical Engineer II position at Honeywell UOP offers a unique opportunity to work both in the U.S. and internationally as part of a Field Operating Service (FOS) team. This role involves collaborating with technology experts from UOP's Operating Technical Service to provide on-site support during the commissioning of UOP technologies. As an FOS advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that the plant and operators are prepared for the initial start-up, troubleshooting engineering and operational issues, and providing technical assistance throughout the process. Advisors may stay on-site for varying durations, from a few days to several months, depending on the project requirements. This position allows for significant interaction with various UOP-licensed processes and personnel, providing a solid foundation for problem-solving in diverse environments. As you gain experience in this role, there are opportunities for advancement within the FOS organization or to transition into other areas such as Technical Service, Engineering, Equipment, Development, Manufacturing, or Sales. The experience gained in FOS is crucial for personal development and contributes to the ongoing success of our customers. The position requires a commitment to full-time travel for the duration of projects, which typically last from four to six months, with some assignments being shorter or longer. The role is integral to the successful implementation of UOP technologies in the refining, gas processing, and petrochemical industries.

Responsibilities

• Providing field technical assistance on new and/or revamped refinery unit checkout and startups
• Providing field technical assistance and field support for development activities in commercial refinery units
• Following required safety procedures
• Providing feedback, including suggested improvements on UOP process designs
• Troubleshooting and recommending solutions while also addressing improvement and innovative problem-solving
• Familiar with controls communications networks
• Coordinating commissioning activities
• Transferring technology to customers' operating and engineering staff
• Reviewing emergency and normal operating procedures with customer shift operating personnel
• Advising customer operating personnel on the establishment and maintenance of the various process variables necessary to achieve safe and efficient operations
• Collecting and working up unit operating data and laboratory results
• Monitoring and advising on process operating conditions during test runs
• Building effective and productive relationships with customer counterparts
• Conducting unit audits to support refinery-wide expansion projects as well as new multi-unit complex startups
• Advising customer personnel during the performance of various activities routine to the long-term operations of a UOP process unit
• Traveling for the duration of a project

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as the sciences, technology, engineering or mathematics
• 3+ years of experience in the Petrochemical, Gas processing, or Refining industry
• The ability to commit to 100% full-time travel for the duration of a project

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering
• Experience with at least one of the following UOP technologies: Catalytic Reforming, Gas Processing, Hydrocracking, Hydrotreating, FCC, Merox Treating, HF Alkylation, Paraffin Isomerization, Adsorptive Separations (Parex and Molex), Xylene Isomerization and other Aromatics processing, Cumene and Ethyl Benzene
• Willingness to travel internationally and domestically and reside onsite for long uninterrupted periods
• Flexibility to work hours that are dictated by customer requirements and assignment scope
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent social, communication, and organizational skills
• Strong customer focus and the ability to work as part of a team
• Proficiency in written and verbal English
• Ability to work in a physically challenging environment
• Ability to interact with customers on a global basis

Benefits

• Employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• EAP
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave)
• 12 Paid Holidays