Principal Chemical Engr - Fired Heater Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for fired heater systems across UOP’s portfolio
• Lead thermal design and performance evaluation of fired heaters, including use of tools such as FRNC and other modeling platforms
• Drive equipment specification, design reviews, and optimization for new units, revamps, and debottlenecking projects
• Troubleshoot complex operational and design issues, providing solutions to internal teams and customers
• Lead innovation and development efforts to improve fired heater performance, reliability, emissions, and efficiency
• Develop and enhance engineering standards, tools, and best practices for fired heater design and application
• Interface with customers, vendors, and global engineering teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Provide technical mentoring, coaching, and training to develop organizational expertise
• Support new technology commercialization and strategic initiatives related to fired heater systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, or related discipline)
• 15+ years’ experience in fired heater design, engineering and/or operation in the process industries
• Deep expertise in fired heater design methodologies, including thermal, fluid flow, and heat transfer analysis
• Expert knowledge of industry codes and standards such as API 560, API 530, API 535, and related practices
• Active API Code Committee participation or leadership
• Experience integrating process, thermal, and mechanical design considerations for complex equipment systems
• Expertise in troubleshooting and performance optimization of operating units
• Experience working on global, cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of innovative solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and mentor others