A Honeywell Company
 
UOP LLC, headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, USA, is a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, process plants, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. UOP is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Honeywell International, Inc. and is part of Honeywell's Specialty Materials strategic business group.  


An excellent career opportunity is currently available for a Rotating Equipment Specialist within UOP's Process Technology & Equipment (PT&E) Business Unit to be located in Des Plaines, IL. 
 
This position will be part of the Process Equipment Skill Center and be responsible for providing extensive technical expertise on the many types of rotating equipment utilized in refineries and petrochemical plants, including pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, turbines, power recovery equipment, and refrigeration systems.
 
Position Responsibilities:  

• Will evaluate vendor proposals for customer projects.


• Create and review specifications.


• Develop and maintain infrastructure.


• Interface with customers and vendors


• Evaluate equipment for revamps and new processes.


• Evaluate, troubleshoot, test and correct equipment problems in the field and shop.


• Transfer knowledge of rotating equipment by teaching classes to both employees and customers.

Basic Candidate Requirements: 

• Minimum BS degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required.


• Minimum of 10 years experience in the application of rotating equipment within the refining or petrochemical industries.


• Ability to travel 15% world-wide annually, for periods between a few days and two weeks. 


• US work authorization.

Additional Candidate Requirements:  

• Proficient in the use of computers for specification generation, technical evaluations, and the electronic sharing of data across geographically separated work groups. 


• The ability to effectively communicate with team members and other engineering personnel is essential. 


• A detailed understanding of pumps, compressors, steam turbines, gears, couplings, blowers, fans, etc. as found in oil refineries and petrochemical plants. 


• Thorough knowledge of rotating equipment features and mechanical details, and their proper specification and application. Examples include determination of the proper seals, bearings, lubrication systems, anti-surge controls, and governors. 


• Experience with the application of rotating equipment in specific process plant applications. Typical issues include materials selection, seal type, and the evaluation of pump and compressor performance curves relative to process system hydraulics. 


• Familiarity with related vendors and their products. 


• Ability to perform technical evaluations of vendor proposals.


• Experience as the owner's representative during performance tests in vendor shops or in the field is preferred. 


• Basic familiarity with refinery processes and operations.


• Working knowledge of related industry standards (API, ANSI, NEMA, etc.)


• Experience evaluating operating equipment in a process plant environment and working with operators and other plant personnel. 


• Experience preparing specifications based on process data.


• Ability to evaluate the suitability of existing equipment for new conditions, such as during the revamp of an existing unit. 


• Ability to communicate and interact well with customers and vendors in the review of equipment specifications, bid evaluations, design calculations and vendor drawing reviews. 


• Assist in the review and development of related computer tools and documentation. This requires good writing skills and the ability to work with complex Excel-based spreadsheets.


• Proficient in the use of computers for specification generation, technical evaluations, and the electronic sharing of data across geographically separated work groups.


• The ability to effectively communicate with team members and other engineering personnel is essential.

We offer a team oriented environment along with exciting career opportunities and a highly competitive compensation and benefits package. 
 
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UOP a Honeywell Company is committed to a diverse workforce.
 
 
 
 

Additional Information:

• Travel Percentage: 10%