Sr R&D Tech Pilot Plant Support Group

Honeywell

La Grange (IL)

On-site

USD 41,383 - 51,715

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off
Educational Assistance

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking a Sr R&D Technician for its La Grange facility, responsible for supporting UOP Pilot plants in catalyst and process development. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to safety and quality. Join a dynamic team and contribute to innovative practices in the Refinery and Petrochemical sectors.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot plant.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to compliance with export control laws.
  • Ability to safely multitask and maintain attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate fractionation columns and ensure HS&E compliance.
  • Perform troubleshooting and calibrate equipment parts.
  • Conduct experiments and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Troubleshooting skills

Education

5+ years in manufacturing or pilot plant environment

Tools

Excel
Outlook
Word

Job description

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THE FUTURE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

As a Sr R&D Technician, you'll have the exciting opportunity to engage with UOP Pilot plants, intricate assemblies of high-pressure equipment dedicated to conducting experiments crucial for catalyst and process development within the Refinery and Petrochemical sectors. Your role within the Support Group will entail providing invaluable assistance to these pilot plants, ensuring the generation of high-quality data for our esteemed customers. Your responsibilities will span a spectrum of tasks, from fractionating blends in distillation columns to overseeing reactor turnarounds, servicing, and calibrating pilot plant components, and meticulously preparing and delivering feedstocks. Working both autonomously and collaboratively, you'll gather, arrange, and decipher support requests with precision and efficiency, ensuring their execution to the highest standards of accuracy. You will take ownership of your work area to guarantee its safe and efficient functioning, leveraging the Honeywell Operating System to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

THE FUTURE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

As a Sr R&D Technician, you'll have the exciting opportunity to engage with UOP Pilot plants, intricate assemblies of high-pressure equipment dedicated to conducting experiments crucial for catalyst and process development within the Refinery and Petrochemical sectors. Your role within the Support Group will entail providing invaluable assistance to these pilot plants, ensuring the generation of high-quality data for our esteemed customers. Your responsibilities will span a spectrum of tasks, from fractionating blends in distillation columns to overseeing reactor turnarounds, servicing, and calibrating pilot plant components, and meticulously preparing and delivering feedstocks. Working both autonomously and collaboratively, you'll gather, arrange, and decipher support requests with precision and efficiency, ensuring their execution to the highest standards of accuracy. You will take ownership of your work area to guarantee its safe and efficient functioning, leveraging the Honeywell Operating System to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

The desired candidate will work a M-F afternoon schedule (2pm-10pm) after successfully completing training on am shift (6a-2p).

Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for coordination of an assigned group of fractionation columns including:
  • Compliance with HS&E policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring there is good communication with SBU customers.
  • Collecting, organizing, running and sampling feeds in the fractionation column
  • Proficient plant operating and troubleshooting skills.
  • Accountable for implementing approved plant modifications.
  • Coordinate and perform catalyst loadings and unloadings
  • Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate equipment parts
  • Cross-train in tank farm operations, including vessel preparation, transfers, and sampling
  • Embrace and uphold PSM safety processes and Honeywell Operating System (HOS) principles.
  • Exhibit strong communication, multitasking, and teamwork skills. Showcase mechanical aptitude and contribute positively to the work


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. For more information visit: https://careers.honeywell.com/en/sites/Honeywell

The annual base salary range for this position is $30.04 - $37.54 per hour. 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

US. PERSON REQUIREMENTS Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.Honeywell UOP is hiring for a Sr R&D Technician-Pilot Plant Support group role for their McCook, IL Facility. Your responsibilities will span a spectrum of tasks, from fractionating blends in distillation columns to overseeing reactor turnarounds, servicing, and calibrating pilot plant components, and meticulously preparing and delivering feedstocks. We are looking for technicians with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment (Chemicals, Material Science, Electronics, etc.). The desired candidate will work a M-F afternoon schedule (2pm-10pm) after successfully completing training on am shift (6a-2p).YOU MUST HAVE
  • 5+ years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot plant environment.
  • US. PERSON REQUIREMENTS: Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
WE VALUE
  • Detail oriented, resourceful, and ability to work independently
  • Good communication skills (oral, and verbal)
  • Ability to safely accomplish multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Math and computer skills (Excel, Outlook, Word).
  • Knowledge of the HS&E documentation process, troubleshooting and data analysis.
Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct experiments and tests according to established protocols and procedures
  • Collect and analyze data, and prepare reports summarizing the results
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and propose solutions to improve processes
  • Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to support the development of new technologies
  • Maintain accurate records of experiments, data, and equipment maintenance
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols
About Us

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.

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Employment type
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Job function
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  • Industries
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