Sr Advanced Chemical Engineer

The Sr. Advanced Technical Services Specialist 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 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 youll work out of either our Houston TX or Des Plaines IL location on a Hybrid work schedule.

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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.

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelors in Chemical Engineering
5 years industry experience in gas processing gas treating or hydrogen technologies.

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 $119000 - $149000. 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 candidates 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 ( 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. Job Posted: August 27 2026

ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES

Honeywell Technologies is a global pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the worlds 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 50000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sectors transition from automation to autonomy.

THE BUSINESS UNIT

Process Technology (PT) is a Strategic Business Group at Honeywell focused on delivering technologydriven solutions that enable customers to improve energy efficiency sustainability and operational performance in processintensive 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.