ConocoPhillips
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Bartlesville West,
OK
R&D Conceptual Process Design Engineer - Heavy Oil - 007NA
Company Overview
ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company. It is the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States based on market capitalization and oil and natural gas proved reserves and production and the second-largest refiner in the United States. Worldwide, of non-government-controlled companies, ConocoPhillips is the sixth-largest proved reserves holder and the fourth-largest refiner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips operates in more than 30 countries. The company had 33,800 employees worldwide and assets of $143 billion as of Dec. 31, 2008.
Position Summary
The heavy oil R&D Conceptual Process Design Engineer develops and directs research programs to better understand heavy oil processing and energy generation. The ability to provide data that supports heavy oil capital projects and technologies is critical. This includes acquiring and analyzing data from pilot plants, commercial refineries and upstream facilities, third party technologies, and ConocoPhillips partners and vendors to develop a body of knowledge for future projects and research. The ability to communicate learnings is critical to the success of this position.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the R&D Conceptual Process Design Engineer may include:
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Managing one or more research programs
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Providing oversight for R&D-SS pilot plant personnel
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Analysis of pilot plant data
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Documentation of research data and analysis
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Providing oversight for outside contractors/pilot plants/laboratories
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Presenting data and analysis to field operations customers
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Working with other researchers to solve problems
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Developing proposals for new research programs based on need and results of current research
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Developing working relationships with vendors and researchers
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Performing process optimizations and simulations
Qualifications
Basic/Required Qualifications
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PhD Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
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Graduate level course work in: Fluid Mechanics AND Thermodynamics AND Heat Transfer
Preferred Qualifications
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Modeling experience with AspenPlus, HYSYS or PRO/II
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Knowledge of boilers and water requirements commonly used in power engineering
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Familiar with emission reduction processes for SOx, NOx, and Particulates
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Understanding of CO2 capture technologies
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Excellent interpersonal skills
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Self-starter with excellent work ethic
In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of November 6, 2009.
ConocoPhillips is an equal opportunity employer
Job Function
: Research and Technology
Job Level
: Individual Contributor/Staff Level
Primary Location
: NORTH AMERICA-USA-OKLAHOMA-BARTLESVILLE WEST
Organization
: HEAVY OIL
Line of Business
: Corporate Staffs
Job Posting
:Oct 22, 2009
Bartlesville West, Oklahoma
Bartlesville West, OK
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