Principal Chemical Engineer - Fired Heater Specialist

Job-:
Engineering

Location:

Rosemont, IL, United States;
Houston, TX, United States Workplace:
Hybrid

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges The future is what you make it. When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries.

With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. Be part of a team that applies its expertise and knowledge across Honeywell UOP's broad portfolio of process technologies in refining, petrochemicals, gas, and renewables areas.

This role will provide technical leadership across the full lifecycle of fired heater systems supporting UOP’s process technology portfolio. This role combines deep thermal and process expertise with mechanical integration awareness to drive innovation, resolve complex problems and enable successful project execution.

You will report directly to our Sr. Chemical Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our Rosemont, IL or Houston, TX location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Hybrid Work Schedule

Note:

For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-FYou will serve as a recognized subject matter expert in fired heater design, operation, and troubleshooting, working across R&D, project execution, and field support. You will also play a key leadership role in advancing UOP’s fired heater capabilities, standards, and technology differentiation.

Qualifications Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline)10+ years’ experience in engineering and/or operation in the process industries.

We Value:5+ years’ focused experience in fired heater design

Deep expertise in fired heater design methodologies, including thermal, fluid flow, and heat transfer analysis

Expert knowledge of industry codes and standards such as API 560, API 530, API 535, and related practices

Active API Code Committee participation or leadership

Experience integrating process, thermal, and mechanical design considerations for complex equipment systems

Expertise in troubleshooting and performance optimization of operating units

Experience working on global, cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative solutions

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and mentor others

Travel required:

Ability to travel up to 10% world-wide, typically of short duration (generally between a few days and two weeks).Relocation support may be provided The annual base salary range for this position is . Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

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