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Honeywell R&D Tech II in Des Plaines, Illinois

WHY HONEYWELL?

Honeywell changes the way the world works.

For more than 130 years, we have solved the toughest customer challenges through a rare combination of our industrial expertise, our innovations in groundbreaking software and technology, and industry-leading automation.

This perfection is built on a foundation of inclusion, and diversity and driving a performance culture that values integrity and ethics.

Are you ready to help us make the future?

ABOUT THE ROLE

JOIN A TEAM RECOGNIZED FOR LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND DIVERSITY

The desired candidate will work a first shift schedule, Monday through Friday, typically starting between 6am-7am, and will observe the established company holiday schedule. Internal customer interaction is an important and frequent requirement of the position. It is common to attend project meetings and to interact in person with specialists every day they are on site. Must be available 24/7 for calls from shift technicians on assigned group of pilot plants.

Provide technical support and coordinate the activities for an assigned group of pilot plants. Your work will include collecting, organizing, interpreting, and comparing data against expected performance, analyzing results and initiating approved action, and ensuring there is effective communication with internal customers. You will support the team by ensuring all safety aspects are properly considered, instructions are written and up to date, shift technicians are trained, and improvement projects are implemented on your assigned group of pilot plants.

Develop proficiency in applying the Honeywell Operating System (HOS) to area work processes with an emphasis on continuous improvement and rapid problem solving to improve the group’s effectiveness in supporting the development of the latest catalysts, adsorbents, and process technologies. Support all team driven HS&E initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Leading process safety modifications for assigned group of pilot plants

  • Writing new plant instructions and revising existing plant instructions for assigned group of pilot plants

  • Creating PHD/PI trends and process monitoring tools for assigned group of pilot plants

  • Ability to occasionally climb ladders

  • Occasional lifting and manipulation of bags, samples, and other objects up to 35 pounds may be required

  • Handling of chemicals and other hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals is required

  • Wear a full-face respirator.

  • Understand, per OSHA guidelines, any facial hair that interferes with the seal of the respirator is not permitted.

MUST HAVE

  • High School Diploma or GED

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

WE VALUE

  • Knowledgeable experience working with hazardous chemicals within a manufacturing environment

  • Compliance with HS&E policies and procedures

  • Demonstrated proficiency with HOS tools

  • Detail oriented, resourceful, and able to work both independently and with support/off-hours staff

  • Strong communication skills

  • Creative problem solving, troubleshooting, and data analysis skills

  • Possess good mechanical aptitude along with intermediate math and computer skills including experience with Excel, Outlook, and Word.

  • Previous pilot plant operations experience is preferred

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.

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