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Job Ref. #:  00186174
Industry:  Aircraft/Aerospace
State:  Illinois
City:  Des Plaines
Job Description: 


Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies is a global leader in providing customers with high-performance solutions, including fluorine products; specialty films and additives; advanced fibers and composites; intermediates; specialty chemicals; electronic materials and chemicals; and technologies and materials for petroleum refining.



UOP LLC, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, is a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, process plants, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. UOP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc. and is part of Honeywell's Performance Materials and Technologies strategic business group.



There is an exciting opportunity for a Process Specialist in the Specialty Materials Group in Des Plaines, Illinois. This position provides technical service to UOP’s refinery, gas processing and petrochemical clients primarily in North, Central and South America with occasional support to technical service groups in Europe and the Far East.



Major Areas of Responsibility:


· Evaluate commercial operations, through remote monitoring or on-site troubleshooting, of UOP and competitor technology to assist customers in achieving their goals


· Develop performance estimates in support of Catalysts, Adsorbents & Specialties (CA&S) Sales and assist in the preparation of Technical Proposals


· Participate in customer meetings


· Participate in Research & Development (R&D) technology development and improvement projects, bringing commercial perspectives and key data to the team


· Provide sales support: including technical and commercial perspective, recommendations on guarantees, unit start-up support and turn-around support and analysis of commercial operating experience


· Participate in guarantee resolution projects by coordinating problem investigation efforts and developing solutions. Work with UOP departments and licensees to deliver corrective measures


· Create operating procedures and process improvement techniques that maximize customer earnings while meeting the highest standards for safety


· Provide support to Sales through customer visits, technical presentations, participation in licensee symposia and publication of technical papers


· Mentor less experienced engineers and scientists


· Contribute to short- and long-term development project ideas in existing markets to improve quality or to meet new customer goals or to address a competitive threat


· Effectively communicate UOP recommendations, requirements and benefits


· Champion change and improvement in technologies supported via innovation


· Participate in engineering review meetings for new units and revamps including Design Basis, Process Flow Diagrams (PFD), Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP), Model Reviews, and others activities


· Bring operational and safety considerations into design to ensure reliable performance


· Serve as focal point for office-based support, working with customers to rectify issues


· Provide office-based and on-site troubleshooting assistance to commercial units and conduct on-site commercial unit audits


· Proactively mentor, train and initiate technical forums


· Keep current with customer needs through technology support, communication of changes, and incorporation of relevant changes into appropriate documents


· Develop, prepare, update and present training info




Basic Qualifications:

  • · Minimum 3 years of experience in a technical service, engineering, process operations or design engineering role within the refining, petrochemical or gas processing industry is required




    • B.S. degree in chemical engineering is required


    Additional Qualifications:


    · Experience in Aromatics and Aromatic Derivatives applications is preferred


    · 2 years of UOP Field Operating Services, UOP Engineering or equivalent refinery process operations or technical services experience is considered ideal


    · Strong verbal and written communication skills


    · Solid comprehensive and problem solving skills


    · Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills


    · Ability to work well independently and in a team environment


    · Ability to handle multiple tasks concurrently


    · Effective presentation skills. MS Office computer skills are desired


    · Ability to travel up to 20% annually to both domestic and international sites



    As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Honeywell is committed to a diverse workforce.



    Employer:  Honeywell
    02/04/2012

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