Sr Advanced Chemical Engineer - CDU/VDU

crewlia; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Honeywell in Houston, TX is seeking a Sr Advanced Chemical Engineer - CDU/VDU to provide technical leadership for CDU/VDU process technology, simulation, and plant optimization.

The role requires 7+ years in refinery process engineering with expertise in mass/energy balances and distillation thermodynamics. On-site, full-time with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years in chemical process engineering for CDU/VDU units.
• Expert refinery process engineering and thermodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Process Simulation & Design: Develop steady-state and dynamic simulations using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or UniSim.
• Unit Optimization: Conduct optimization studies and energy assessments on distillation columns.
• Equipment Sizing: Size equipment including fractionation columns, internals, heat exchangers, pumps, and relief systems.
• Technical Consulting: Provide troubleshooting, turnaround planning, and revamping for refinery clients.
• Field Commissioning: Participate in on-site tests, commissioning, and startup activities.

Skills

Refinery CDU/VDU

Mass & energy balance

Distillation thermodynamics

Process simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

• Job Title: Sr Advanced Chemical Engineer - CDU/VDU
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: Houston, TX, United States (On-Site)
• Compensation: $130,000 - $170,000 per year + Annual Bonus + Full Benefits (Good-faith estimated range)

About the Opportunity

Honeywell is seeking a Sr Advanced Chemical Engineer - CDU/VDU in Houston, TX. In this role, you will provide technical leadership for Crude Distillation Units (CDU) and Vacuum Distillation Units (VDU) process technology, process simulation, and plant optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Simulation & Design: Develop detailed steady-state and dynamic process simulations using Aspen Plus, HYSYS, or Honeywell UniSim.
• Unit Optimization: Perform optimization studies and energy efficiency assessments on crude and vacuum distillation columns.
• Equipment Sizing: Size and rate process equipment including fractionation columns, internals, heat exchangers, pumps, and relief systems.
• Technical Consulting: Provide troubleshooting support, turnaround planning, and revamping engineering to global refinery clients.
• Field Commissioning: Participate in on-site performance test runs, plant commissioning, and startup activities.

Candidate Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Experience: 7+ years of chemical process engineering experience specializing in refinery CDU/VDU units.
• Skills: Expert knowledge of refinery process engineering, mass/energy balance calculations, and distillation thermodynamics.

Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Houston, TX, United States (On-Site)
• Schedule: Full-Time standard business hours

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Paid Holidays
• Professional Development & Certification Support

Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.