APAC Combustion Solutions Specialist – Process Burners

Flint Hills Resources; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions business, seeks an APAC Combustion Solutions Specialist – Process Burners to drive regional growth and deliver differentiated combustion solutions across Asia Pacific. You will collaborate with Commercial, Applications, Process Engineering, Services, and Project Teams to transform customer needs into executable opportunities.

The role requires strong combustion engineering skills, customer-facing experience, and willingness to travel within the APAC region.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English
• 5 years of experience in the refining, gas, petrochemical or related industry
• Willing to travel 30–40% with APAC focus
• Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and proactivity

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across Commercial, RCA, KAM, Applications, Process Engineering, Services, Innovation and Project Teams to drive regional growth and high-quality execution.
• Serve as the primary technical-commercial interface for key customers, providing combustion expertise and translating challenges into opportunities.
• Identify, develop and shape aftermarket, revamp, retrofit, upgrade and new equipment opportunities through engagement with regional end users, EPCs, licensors, OEMs, and refinery/ petrochemical teams.
• Lead technical solution development by integrating combustion, process, application, operational and economic considerations.
• Provide Process Burner SME support across APAC, including burner selection, troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Support commercial and account teams through site surveys, RFQ reviews and technical clarifications.
• Act as Voice of the Customer by gathering market intelligence and translating needs into product, service and innovation initiatives.
• Support project execution and operational success including handovers, training, commissioning and lessons learned.

Skills

English fluency

Combustion expertise

Technical sales

Travel readiness

Job description

APAC Combustion Solutions Specialist – Process Burners

Location(s)

At John Zink, we are seeking an APAC Combustion Solutions Specialist – Process Burners to drive regional growth and create customer value through technical-commercial leadership and combustion expertise. You will work directly with customers to understand their operational challenges and develop differentiated solutions across new equipment, aftermarket, revamp, retrofit, and upgrade opportunities.

This role is an opportunity to shape combustion solutions across Asia Pacific by combining combustion, process engineering, operational, and economic insights to improve customer performance and support long-term business growth. You will build trusted technical relationships, bring customer and market insights into product and service innovation, and strengthen regional technical capabilities through training, knowledge sharing, and improved design practices.

As the APAC Combustion Solutions Specialist, you will partner closely with Commercial, account teams, Applications, Process Engineering, Services, Innovation, and Project Teams to turn customer needs into executable opportunities and support high-quality delivery. From early customer engagement and technical solution development through commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance optimization, you will help create value across the full lifecycle of our process burner solutions.

What you will do:

• Collaborate across Commercial, RCA, KAM, Applications, Process Engineering, Services, Innovation, and Project Teams to maximize regional growth, improve win rates, and ensure high-quality execution.


• Serve as the primary technical-commercial interface for key customers, providing combustion expertise, developing trusted relationships, and translating customer challenges into executable business opportunities. Both front-facing and key member of PB Process & Applications team.


• Identify, develop, and shape aftermarket, revamp, retrofit, upgrade, and new equipment opportunities through direct engagement with regional end users, EPCs, licensors, OEMs, and refinery/petrochemical technical organizations.


• Lead technical solution development by integrating combustion, process, application, operational, and economic considerations to deliver differentiated customer value propositions.


• Provide Process Burner, technical SME support across the APAC region, including burner selection, troubleshooting, feasibility reviews, performance optimization, CFD/test recommendations, and risk assessment.


• Support commercial and account teams throughout the opportunity lifecycle, including site surveys (in support of RCA), RFQ reviews, and technical clarifications.


• Act as the Voice of the Customer (VoC) by gathering market intelligence, competitive insights, operational feedback, and emerging industry needs, and translating them into product, service, and innovation initiatives.


• Support project execution and operational success, including process designs clear handovers, technical training, commissioning and warranty troubleshooting, and sharing lessons learned to contribute to knowledge networks.


• Develop strategic technical relationships with key accounts and industry stakeholders, increasing John Zink influence through technical seminars, conferences, committees, and customer training programs.


• Drive capability development and standardization, including training RCAs, sales personnel, application engineers, service teams, and customers while improving tools, design practices, and technical documentation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Fluency in English


• 5 years of experience in the refining, gas, petrochemical, or other related industry


• 30-40% travel, majority within the Asia-Pacific region, with some global travel


• Good interpersonal skills, flexibility, and proactivity.

What will get you ahead:

• Combustion Engineering experience on process burners, boiler burners, or other related fired equipment


• Proven techno-commercial experience in the refining, gas, and petrochemical industry in the Asia-Pacific region


• Any additional languages

At Koch companies, including John Zink, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are:

John Zink , a Koch Engineered Solutions business, is the leading global combustion and emission control partner, delivering exceptional, tailored solutions including industrial burners, flares, thermal oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Backed by decades of proven performance, unrivaled research and development, plus expert service and support, we tackle the industry’s most challenging demands and foster transformative, collaborative partnerships. Our enduring commitment to excellence not only shapes our legacy but also our future, by delivering reliable solutions that drive progress and ensure lasting impact for decades to come.

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