R&D Senior Staff Consultant (Hydroprocessing Technology SME)

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. 

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About the Team
Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Job Purposes

• Responsible for the maintenance and further development of KBC’s SIM reactor models
• Develop new reactor modelling software in the refining/petrochemical areas as new business opportunities arise
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant KBC Consulting and Software Subject Matter Experts in order to monitor needs, to ensure requirements of services communities are met, to maintain confidence in reactor models and to provide support and advice particularly in areas of difficulty.
• Provide advanced consulting for modelling applications to external and internal clients

Responsibilities

• HXX-SIM/Petro-SIM Development – Develop new functionality for HXX-SIM/Petro-SIM in line with requirements, taking responsibility for elaborating high level requirements from product management to an implementation outline and to a finished and documented feature. Collaborate with all internal parties in achieving this, ensuring sufficient reviews along the way. Work on code maintenance and defect fixing as needed, following the team’s agile development processes.
• Software Development Roadmap - Contribute to road map to facilitate model software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
• Research - Achieve specific goals for a designated part of a research program. Involves working within established research systems.
• R&D Experiments - Conduct innovative scientific experiments and tests and contribute to the translation of results into practical applications.
• R&D Methodologies and Tools - Identify shortcomings in current processes, procedures, methodologies, and tools from own discipline and suggest improvements.
• Insights and Reporting - Prepare and coordinate the completion of various data and analytics reports.
• Data Collection and Analysis - Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Horizon Scanning - Explore and develop a basic understanding of external developments or emerging issues and contribute to the evaluation of their potential impact on, or usefulness to, the organization.
• Project Delivery - Deliver small project workstreams, carrying out specified project activities within defined time and quality parameters and ensuring adherence to the prescribed project management methodology.
• Information and Business Advice - Resolve queries from internal or external customers or suppliers by providing information on complex processes and the related policies, referring issues to others where necessary for interpretation of policy.
• Personal Capability Building - Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Position Requirements

To include Skills, education & experience

Behavioral Competencies:

• Manages Complexity - Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
• Collaborates - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. For example, approaches professional work in unique or innovative ways. Offers original ideas. Appreciates others' creative ideas and solutions and provides helpful input to enhance them.
• Business Insight - Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. For example, clearly understands how own activities relate to critical business drivers. Monitors business news and market changes for impact on the business or on own expertise area; uses this to shape decisions.

Skills:

• Data Collection and Analysis - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Research Specifications - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on creating research specifications and related materials.
• Analytical Processes - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on supporting research schedules using appropriate analytical processes and procedures.
• Assessment - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data from multiple sources to draw appropriate conclusions and make suitable recommendations.
• Planning and Organizing - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Reporting - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.
• Research Methods - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on conducting research using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
• Computer Skills - Independently supports business processes with comprehensive understanding and effective use of standard office equipment and standard software packages, while also providing guidance and training to others.
• Data Control - Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on acquiring, organizing, protecting and processing data to fulfill business objectives.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or MS/PhD degree or equivalent in an Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science discipline.

General Experience:

• Proven software development experience in a commercial or academic environment preferably in the oil industry.
• Coding in programming languages relevant to the role. Key languages used are FORTRAN (SIM reactors and Mesa engine), C++ (Petro-SIM), C#. Java, Javascript and Typescript
  • Experience with Angular framework and full stack web development increasingly key
• Some experience with and knowledge of mathematical modelling techniques and associated numerical methods.
• Experience working with refineries, refinery data and modelling or advanced process control of commercial Delayed Coker or other relevant reactors.
• Knowledge of large engineering simulation and optimization packages such as Petro-SIM, VM-EMS or similar competitor’s products. Experience in developing such packages is a plus.
• Familiarity with following are a plus:
  • Advanced computing knowledge (data science, AI/ML technology, cloud technology, database technology)
  • Numerical methods and optimization expertise
  • Agile software development methodology experience
• Goal driven with excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Completion of work within defined timelines
• Development and maintenance of good relationships with clients as needed.
• Advanced level of self-motivation and initiative
• Proactive personal development, technology development, and professional attitude and project of professional company image
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally for internal & client meetings.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.  We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status.  We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances.  Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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