Sr R&D Tech Pilot Plant Support Group

AECOM; McCook (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automation sector seeks a Sr R&D Technician to support catalyst and process development in the Refinery and Petrochemical sectors. This role involves conducting experiments, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating within teams to improve operations. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in laboratory, manufacturing, or pilot plant environment.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and tests according to established protocols.
• Collect and analyze data, preparing reports summarizing results.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and propose solutions to improve processes.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Data Analysis

Math Skills

Computer Skills

Job description

**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.

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

**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.

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.