• R&D Tech II

    Honeywell (Mccook, IL)


    THE FUTURE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

    When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future.

     

    UOP, a Honeywell company headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois, is a leading international licensor of processing technology and supplier of engineering services, catalysts and adsorbents, equipment, specialty materials and digital solutions for the global refining, gas processing and petrochemical industries. With more than a century of leadership in hydrocarbon processing technologies, UOP has led six revolutions in technology that transformed our industry. For more information visit www.uop.com.

     

    A challenging opportunity is now available for an R&D Technician II in the Manufacturing and Product Technology (MPT) group of UOP R&D. The MPT group is accountable for the development of catalyst and adsorbent products from prototype to commercial production. MPT also provides technical support to UOP Integrated Supply Chain.

    R & D Tech II will be responsible for performing an array of laboratory experiments, including extrusions, metal impregnation and finishing. It will also include a broad range of projects related to catalyst development, production support and scale-up. This role is located at McCook, IL.

     

    The desired candidate will work an 8-hour day schedule, including some weekends and overtime as needed. Typical hours are 7:00-3:30.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Hands on execution of experimental plans in support of various technologies such as hydroprocessing, laboratory and semiworks scale catalyst development with responsibilities including forming, metal finishing and heat treatment of various materials

    + Material sizing, sampling, shipment, and storage

    + Interface with other UOP departments including DP MPT, Catalyst Business, Pilot Plants, ISC, Analytical and Advanced Characterization to ensure robust development programs and effective support of new and existing technologies

    + Participate in all departmental safety activities and conduct all work with a high degree of attention to safety; identify potential safety hazards and submit near miss reports

    + Maintaining and ordering necessary plant supplies through procurement

    + Utilize HOS concepts to achieve streamlined work areas and process flows including continuous improvement efforts

    + Handling of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals is required with appropriate safety protocols

    + Lifting up to 35 lbs. (single carry) is required

     

    The annual base salary range for this position is $25.38-$31.73 per hr. 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.

     

    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.

    YOU MUST HAVE

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + At least 2 years of experience in laboratory, pilot plant or manufacturing environment

    + Be a US Person: 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

    + Understanding and compliance with HS&E policies and procedures

    + Knowledge and experience working with hazardous chemicals

    + Detail -oriented, resourceful, and able to work both independently and with support staff

    + Demonstrated proficiency with HOS tools

    + Strong communication skills

    + Creative problem solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills

    + Working knowledge of MS Office

    + Willingness to learn new technologies

    + Nonexempt

     

    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.