Sr Advanced Software Engr (HFOM)

Honeywell International, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 10,00,000 - 15,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial technology company in Tamil Nadu is seeking an Operations Management Application Specialist to support the configuration and deployment of Honeywell's industrial software platforms. The role involves cross-functional collaboration to ensure operational excellence in oil and gas facilities. Candidates should have at least 13 years of experience and a degree in Chemical Engineering. This position includes opportunities for travel and development of standard operating procedures.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience required.
• Proven skills in negotiation with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage configuration and deployment of HFOM.
• Translate business requirements into technical configurations.
• Customize workflows and data models in Honeywell platforms.
• Monitor performance and ensure data accuracy and system reliability.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Honeywell platforms

Strong understanding of operational workflows

Knowledge of ISA-95 and MESA models

Understanding of plant automation systems

Familiarity with data modeling and SQL

Proficient with reporting tools

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Tools

HFOM

KPI Manager

SQL

DCS/SCADA

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Operations Management (OM) Application Specialist to support the configuration, deployment, and optimization of Honeywell industrial software platforms including Honeywell Forge Operations Management (HFOM) and Honeywell KPI Manager. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure these platforms support operational excellence across oil and gas facilities.

• Lead and manage the configuration and deployment of HFOM, across operational units.
• Work with operations, maintenance, reliability, and IT teams to translate business requirements into technical configurations.
• Customize workflows, data models, and user interfaces in Honeywell platforms to meet end‑user needs.
• Integrate Honeywell platforms with upstream and downstream systems (e.g., historians, CMMS, DCS/SCADA, ERP).
• Perform user acceptance testing (UAT) and support the commissioning and cutover activities.
• Provide training and support to end users and local administrators.
• Collaborate with Honeywell or third‑party vendors during upgrades, patches, and issue resolution.
• Monitor performance and ensure data accuracy, system reliability , and platform uptime.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), deployment guides, and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the functionality and value of the deployed platforms.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: 13+ years

Domain: Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals, Energy

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

A Master’s degree is a plus, especially in fields such as Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Operations Management.

Technical Skills

• Hands‑on experience with one or more Honeywell platforms: HFOM, HFIR, KPI Manager, Plant Performance Monitoring Solution (Uniformance KPI)
• Strong understanding of operational workflows in production, inspection, and performance management.
• Knowledge of ISA‑95, MESA models, or other manufacturing operations frameworks.
• Understanding of plant automation systems (e.g., DCS, SCADA, PLCs), and integration with enterprise IT systems.
• Familiarity with data modeling, SQL, API integrations, and industrial data protocols (e.g., OPC UA, MQTT).
• Proficiency with reporting tools and dashboard configuration.

Analytical Skills: Analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail. Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Communication Skills

• Possesses excellent communication skills (strong English language)
• Excellent interpersonal, collaboration, leadership and presentation skills.
• Excellent negotiation skills and strong commercial/business acumen
• Effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others in team environment.

Agile/Scrum: Holds certifications demonstrating knowledge and flexibility to apply emerging modern approaches versus conventional waterfall.

Personality: Project‑driven with excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and attention‑to‑detail skills. Flexible to handle wide range of coordination tasks.

Negotiation Skills: Proven skills in negotiation with stakeholders including clients and suppliers/vendors.

Preferences

1. Good knowledge in MES / IMOMS (ISA 95 Standard)

Must HaveHoneywell forge Operations Management Experience

Travel50%

Honeywell helps organizations solve the world's most complex challenges in automation, the future of aviation and energy transition. As a trusted partner, we provide actionable solutions and innovation through our Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation business segments – powered by our Honeywell Forge software – that help make the world smarter, safer and more sustainable.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.