Petrochemical and Process Fouling Control Technical Support Specialist

Baker Hughes•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Senior Engineer or Scientist plays a supporting role through both individual and team assignments. In many cases, they must apply technical, business, marketing, and sales knowledge to ensure successful outcomes. They should be able to work with and within cross‑functional and cross‑discipline teams. They are able to apply petrochemical and/or refinery process engineering methodologies to understand requirements, definition, analyses, process configuration, and risk management in the development of product and application recommendations. At this level, they may also be recognized as an SME in their area of expertise or discipline and support others with both business and technical mentoring/coaching. This level may also require engagement with customers during the product/application definition and requirements gathering process for troubleshooting, bids, and proposals. At this seniority level, some individuals may be Team Leaders who deliver technically and commercially sound products or services, with guidance, through deploying effective teams from project inception to delivery by setting and meeting project goals and objectives. This level is expected to be experienced and able to work with a high degree of autonomy and initiative. Engineers and Chemists in this role require experienced understanding of petrochemical and refinery process fouling mechanisms and mitigation methods in typical process designs inclusive of olefins steam crackers, butadiene extractive distillation and purification, styrene monomer purification, petroleum refining, etc. Achieving these goals requires understanding of the design, specification, function, and operating parameters of process equipment inclusive of piping, valves, static or rotating equipment, absorbers, filtration, distillation columns, heat exchangers, fired heaters, reactors, instrumentation, etc. In addition to fouling control, understanding of concepts related to process corrosion, emulsions, foaming, and fuel specifications is beneficial. Executes and oversees projects to evaluate and improve the performance, cost, or reliability of existing products, applications, and services, as driven by customers, operations, supply chain, quality, reliability, and product line needs. Advises on design for manufacture, reliability, and product development for ongoing projects. Work in a way that works for you We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Starting early / finishing early Starting late / finishing late Flexibility within the day or week to get the job done Working with us Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. Working for you Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect: Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities Comprehensive private medical care options Safety net of life insurance and disability programs Tailored financial programs You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans. This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies. At Baker Hughes, we are transforming the future of energy. With operations in over 120 countries, we are developing and deploying industry-leading technologies and services to take energy forward. For more than a century, our inventions have revolutionized energy. Today, we are bringing our expertise to make oil and gas safer, cleaner, and more efficient. Our people are the trusted experts, relied on to solve customer challenges big and small. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other. We believe in creating an environment of diversity and inclusion, without bias. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged, and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We're makers, inventors, and leaders who aren't afraid of the tough challenges. We believe pushing boundaries will help to lead the way for a new energy future.

Requirements

Engineers and Chemists in this role require experienced understanding of petrochemical and refinery process fouling mechanisms and mitigation methods in typical process designs inclusive of olefins steam crackers, butadiene extractive distillation and purification, styrene monomer purification, petroleum refining, etc.
Achieving these goals requires understanding of the design, specification, function, and operating parameters of process equipment inclusive of piping, valves, static or rotating equipment, absorbers, filtration, distillation columns, heat exchangers, fired heaters, reactors, instrumentation, etc.
In addition to fouling control, understanding of concepts related to process corrosion, emulsions, foaming, and fuel specifications is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Executes and oversees projects to evaluate and improve the performance, cost, or reliability of existing products, applications, and services, as driven by customers, operations, supply chain, quality, reliability, and product line needs.
Advises on design for manufacture, reliability, and product development for ongoing projects.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

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