Sr Advanced Chemical Engineer - CDU/VDU

Honeywell; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Sr. Advanced Chemical Engineer to provide technical support for CDU/VDU, Hydroprocessing & Renewable Technologies. The role focuses on transferring UOP technologies to customer units, enabling safe, profitable operations with regular external and internal collaboration.

You will report to the Sr Chemical Engineering Manager and may work from Houston, TX or Des Plaines, IL on a Hybrid schedule, engaging across departments to deliver technology solutions and training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of industry experience in CDU/VDU or Hydroprocessing preferred.
• Knowledge of UOP Hydrotreating, Hydrocracking, Ecofining, or Heavy Oil tech is valued.

Responsibilities

• Participate in R&D technology improvement projects and champion changes.
• Support startup of new/revamped units from pre-commissioning through guarantee acceptance.
• Assist units loaded with UOP catalyst from loading through guarantee acceptance.
• Participate in customer meetings and engineering review sessions for new units and revamps.
• Review and analyze commercial unit operating data and related information.
• Provide office-based and on-site troubleshooting for commercial units.
• Conduct on-site audits of commercial units and prepare/update operating manuals and training materials.
• Develop MOIs for processes in area of responsibility as opportunities arise.
• Pursue Six Sigma Green Belt and apply tools to improvement projects.
• Contribute material for Technical Symposiums and Sales Meetings.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

MS Office

Independent work

Teamwork

CDU/VDU knowledge

Education

Bachelor in Chemical Engineering

Job description

The Sr. Advanced Chemical Engineer position for CDU/VDU, Hydroprocessing & Renewable Technologies provides technical support for a range of UOP technologies such as Hydrotreating, Hydrocracking, Ecofining and UOP Heavy Oil technologies including Crude and Vacuum Distillation. The primary accountability of the position is to complete the transfer of our CDU/VDU or hydroprocessing technology in order to deliver to our customers' UOP-licensed or UOP-designed units / units loaded with UOP catalyst that operate optimally, profitably and safely. To do so, the Specialist will have regular interaction with external customers, and with other UOP personnel involved in technology delivery projects. In addition to customer contact, the position provides interaction with all the UOP departments involved with technology delivery. The interaction with other UOP departments provides excellent exposure as well as providing knowledge of accountabilities in other areas.

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

At Honeywell, our people leaders play a critical role in developing and supporting our employees to help them perform at their best and drive change across the company. Help to build a strong, diverse team by recruiting talent, identifying, and developing successors, driving retention and engagement, and fostering an inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in R&D technology improvement projects. -Champion changes & improvements in technologies supported via innovation [MOIs].
• Serve as the focal point for office-based support of new unit, revamped unit startups from pre-commissioning through guarantee acceptance.
• Serve as the focal point for office-based support of units being loaded with UOP catalyst from catalyst loading through guarantee acceptance.
• Participate in customer meetings
• Participate in Engineering review meetings for new units and revamps including Design Basis, PFD, P&ID, MFD, Plot Plans, HAZOP, Model Reviews, and others.
• Review, analyze and provide feedback on commercial unit operating data and other commercial information/experience.
• Provide both office-based and on-site troubleshooting assistance to commercial units.
• Conduct on-site commercial unit audits.
• Prepare and update general operating manuals, process technology manuals, and training materials and present UOP technology training courses both in the US and abroad.
• As opportunities arise, author MOIs for processes within your area of responsibility.
• Become Six Sigma Green Belt certified and apply tools and techniques to improvement projects.
• Help prepare material for and participate in, Technical Symposiums and Sales Meetings.

Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering
• 5+ years industry experience in CDU/VDU or Hydroprocessing.

WE VALUE

• Additional experience with at least one of the following UOP technologies (Hydrotreating, Hydrocracking, Ecofining, heavy oil technologies).
• Demonstrates communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Good presentation skills
• Proficient with MS Office
• Ability to work independently and handle a multitude of tasks concurrently
• Basic knowledge of one or more of the technologies listed above including their equipment and operations
• Works well in a team environment
• Can communicate well with customers (internal and external)
• Knowledgeable of UOP Unicracking / Unionfining / Ecofining / Heavy oil and other UOP Hydroprocessing & Renewables technologies
• Field Experience is a plus

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary range for this position is $119K - $149K. 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.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Process Technology (PT) is a Strategic Business Group at Honeywell focused on delivering technology‑driven solutions that enable customers to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational performance in process‑intensive industries. The business provides advanced process technologies, digital solutions, and domain expertise to help customers optimize energy usage, reduce emissions, and support sustainable operations across industrial and energy markets.

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.

Job Info

• Job Identification 157542
• Job Category Engineering
• Posting Date 09/11/2026, 06:08 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 2101 CityWest Blvd, Houston, TX, 77042, US 50 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL, 60017, US (Hybrid)