Job Description

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John Zink is seeking a Combustion Systems Specialist to drive growth in our Combustion business for our international clients in Europe, Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. John Zink specializes in providing innovative technical and service solutions for industrial value chains. The company provides uniquely engineered solutions for Process Heating, Power Burners, Flare Systems, Thermal Oxidizer Systems, Flare Gas Recovery Systems, Vapor Recovery Systems, and Vapor Combustion Systems. The role will report to the Manager of Systems Technology.

Our Team

We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal andexternal customers.

What You Will Do

Provide subject matter expertise (SME) for combustion systems or burner design-related queries and coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop best-in-class capabilities and ensure that we deliver the right quality and right value of engineered products to our customers. Work closely together with the different product lines and engineering capabilities (process engineering, project engineering, electrical & instrumentation, design, structural) to develop innovative solutions and capabilities to tackle the company's most challenging opportunities. Collaborate with the Commercial/Service teams and Customers to leverage our engineering capability to create mutually beneficial, long-term relationships and projects. Contribute and collaborate with internal/external customers on development of training programs (site and classroom), and participate in regional/international committee meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Support all of our systems products with detailed process design and prepare process documents, such as material and energy balance, equipment datasheets and P&IDs for the project where required. Participate in the project technical risk assessment, as well as system commissioning, troubleshooting and operators training at the customer site. Develop a culture of trust with customers and internal departments by establishing and cultivating relationships through effective interactions and timely responses. Develop technical relationships with the Technical Departments of Key Accounts / Sites and connect them to our Engineering initiatives and opportunities. Through routine practice and ownership, apply the Koch Principle Based Management Values as the basis and foundation of all activities, and be a Culture Role Model for the regional/local company culture.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

Requirements:

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering university degree with at least 10 years of direct experience in the refining/petrochemical industry. Significant process design and engineering experience with combustion equipment - flare systems, thermal oxidizers, and burners (process, boiler, incinerator, etc.), for use in the Refining and Petrochemical industry is required. Understanding of systems components and their application to a holistic, combustion system design - e.g. waste heat boilers, scrubbers, heat exchangers, knock-out drums, etc. Proficiency with advanced calculation and design software such as Autocad, Aspen HYSYS, FRNC-5PC, Flaresim, or other proprietary combustion design software, etc. Strong leadership and inter-personal skills and ability to connect with a multidisciplinary, multinational engineering team. Familiarity and experience with industry standards related to combustion equipment (e.g. API, ISO, EN, NFPA, etc.) and their application. Fluency in English - written and spoken - is mandatory. Any additional languages will be beneficial Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to communicate effectively (verbal, written, presentations) across a wide range of internal and external customers - Management, Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project & Site Management. Proficient in Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

What Will Put You Ahead

Ability to travel Approximately 30% travel required, on a worldwide basis.
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Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, We're focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive.


The Equipment, Technology and Services group of KES serves customers with innovative, engineered-to-order solutions, supplying equipment for applications in various markets with a focus on the refining and petrochemical Industry. John Zink specializes in Combustion technologies that include Burners, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, Boiler Burners and Vapor Recovery Systems.


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