Do you enjoy leading engineering teams while delivering high-impact consulting solutions for ... Our Fired Heater team plays a key role in delivering innovative integrity optimization solutions ...
Do you enjoy leading engineering teams while delivering high-impact consulting solutions for ... Our Fired Heater team plays a key role in delivering innovative integrity optimization solutions ...
Do you enjoy leading engineering teams while delivering high-impact consulting solutions for ... Our Fired Heater team plays a key role in delivering innovative integrity optimization solutions ...
Do you enjoy leading engineering teams while delivering high-impact consulting solutions for ... Our Fired Heater team plays a key role in delivering innovative integrity optimization solutions ...
The Process Heater Applications Engineer position will be based out of Zeeco's Tulsa office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on fired heater products and ...
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The Process Heater Applications Engineer position will be based out of Zeeco's Tulsa office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on fired heater products and ...
The Process Heater Applications Engineer position will be based out of Zeeco's Tulsa office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on fired heater products and ...
The Process Heater Applications Engineer position will be based out of Zeeco's Tulsa office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on fired heater products and ...
The Process Heater Applications Engineer position will be based out of Zeeco's Tulsa office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on fired heater products and ...
The Process Heater Applications Engineer position will be based out of Zeeco's Tulsa office. The position will require knowledge of all Zeeco products, with a focus on fired heater products and ...
Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our Fired Heater Technology Team in Hampton, New Jersey. The Project Engineer will support delivery of engineering ...
Overview / Responsibilities Wood is currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our Fired Heater Technology Team in Hampton, New Jersey. The Project Engineer will support delivery of engineering ...
Controls Designer
Austin, TX · On-site
$110K - $130K/yr
... and fired heaters. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, this individual will ... Prior experience with fired heater, thermal oxidizer, boiler, or flare package projects.
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Controls Designer
Austin, TX · On-site
$110K - $130K/yr
... and fired heaters. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, this individual will ... Prior experience with fired heater, thermal oxidizer, boiler, or flare package projects.
Production Technician
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Top fired heater * Reactors * High pressure steam system * Pressure swing adsorption unit. * Pumps ... Qualifications: * Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and ...
Production Technician
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Top fired heater * Reactors * High pressure steam system * Pressure swing adsorption unit. * Pumps ... Qualifications: * Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and ...
Production Technician
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Top fired heater * Reactors * High pressure steam system * Pressure swing adsorption unit. * Pumps ... Qualifications: * Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and ...
Production Technician
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Top fired heater * Reactors * High pressure steam system * Pressure swing adsorption unit. * Pumps ... Qualifications: * Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and ...
Production Technician
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Top fired heater * Reactors * High pressure steam system * Pressure swing adsorption unit. * Pumps ... Qualifications: * Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and ...
Production Technician
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Top fired heater * Reactors * High pressure steam system * Pressure swing adsorption unit. * Pumps ... Qualifications: * Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and ...
Production Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Top fired heater * Reactors * High pressure steam system * Pressure swing adsorption unit. * Pumps ... Qualifications: * Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and ...
Production Technician
East Chicago, IN · On-site
$16.75 - $20.75/hr
Top fired heater * Reactors * High pressure steam system * Pressure swing adsorption unit. * Pumps ... Qualifications: * Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and ...
Director, Process: Distillation, Heat Transfer, and Crude/Vacuum Units
Houston, TX · On-site
$222K - $271K/yr
... fired heater performance, and energy-efficiency improvements, using advanced engineering tools and data to validate concepts, manage risk, and ensure compliance with internal standards and external ...
Director, Process: Distillation, Heat Transfer, and Crude/Vacuum Units
Houston, TX · On-site
$222K - $271K/yr
... fired heater performance, and energy-efficiency improvements, using advanced engineering tools and data to validate concepts, manage risk, and ensure compliance with internal standards and external ...
... fired heater performance, and energy-efficiency improvements, using advanced engineering tools and data to validate concepts, manage risk, and ensure compliance with internal standards and external ...
... fired heater performance, and energy-efficiency improvements, using advanced engineering tools and data to validate concepts, manage risk, and ensure compliance with internal standards and external ...
Equipment selection and sizing, Safety Systems, Process Modelling (ProMax), Heater and Fired ... Applicable engineering mathematics * Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) * Flow of Fluids ...
Equipment selection and sizing, Safety Systems, Process Modelling (ProMax), Heater and Fired ... Applicable engineering mathematics * Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) * Flow of Fluids ...
Structural Engineer
Blue Bell, PA · On-site
... ducts, stacks, heater shell, pipe racks, bolted and welded connections, piping and equipment ... and fired process equipment. In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and ...
Structural Engineer
Blue Bell, PA · On-site
... ducts, stacks, heater shell, pipe racks, bolted and welded connections, piping and equipment ... and fired process equipment. In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and ...
Power Plant Engineer #2, 2nd Shift
Saco, ME · On-site
$35.41/hr
P. capacity each and two Columbia Gas Fired Boilers 50 H.P. capacity each. Engineer(s) observe and ... Winter months verify proper operation of fire protection storage tank heater. * Must follow lock ...
Power Plant Engineer #2, 2nd Shift
Saco, ME · On-site
$35.41/hr
P. capacity each and two Columbia Gas Fired Boilers 50 H.P. capacity each. Engineer(s) observe and ... Winter months verify proper operation of fire protection storage tank heater. * Must follow lock ...
Power Plant Engineer #2, 2nd Shift
Saco, ME · On-site
$35.41/hr
P. capacity each and two Columbia Gas Fired Boilers 50 H.P. capacity each. Engineer(s) observe and ... Winter months verify proper operation of fire protection storage tank heater. * Must follow lock ...
Power Plant Engineer #2, 2nd Shift
Saco, ME · On-site
$35.41/hr
P. capacity each and two Columbia Gas Fired Boilers 50 H.P. capacity each. Engineer(s) observe and ... Winter months verify proper operation of fire protection storage tank heater. * Must follow lock ...
... fired water heater,) and manufacturing equipment. * Diagnose equipment malfunctions utilizing ... AS/BS in engineering or related field strongly preferred. * 5+ years supervisory/management ...
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... fired water heater,) and manufacturing equipment. * Diagnose equipment malfunctions utilizing ... AS/BS in engineering or related field strongly preferred. * 5+ years supervisory/management ...
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Power Plant Engineer #2, 2nd Shift
Saco, ME · On-site
$35.41/hr
P. capacity each and two Columbia Gas Fired Boilers 50 H.P. capacity each. Engineer(s) observe and ... Winter months verify proper operation of fire protection storage tank heater. * Must follow lock ...
Power Plant Engineer #2, 2nd Shift
Saco, ME · On-site
$35.41/hr
P. capacity each and two Columbia Gas Fired Boilers 50 H.P. capacity each. Engineer(s) observe and ... Winter months verify proper operation of fire protection storage tank heater. * Must follow lock ...
Engineering Program Manager
Seguin, TX · On-site
$114K/yr
Manage engineering execution for Hellfire™ gas-fired forced-air switch heater programs used in extreme climates and high-wind environments. * Oversee development and deployment of Velocity™ ...
Engineering Program Manager
Seguin, TX · On-site
$114K/yr
Manage engineering execution for Hellfire™ gas-fired forced-air switch heater programs used in extreme climates and high-wind environments. * Oversee development and deployment of Velocity™ ...
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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Fired Heater Engineer position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Fired Heater Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical or mechanical engineering, with expertise in thermal design, process engineering, and combustion principles. Familiarity with process simulation software (such as HYSYS or Aspen Plus), API/ASME codes, and certification in relevant safety standards is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help distinguish top professionals in this field. These skills are critical to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operation of fired heaters in industrial environments.
What are some common challenges a Fired Heater Engineer faces in daily operations?
Fired Heater Engineers often contend with the demands of ensuring optimal heater performance while maintaining strict safety and environmental standards. Common challenges include troubleshooting burner issues, managing heat transfer efficiency, monitoring fuel consumption, and preventing fouling or scaling of heater tubes. Collaboration with operations, maintenance, and instrumentation teams is routine to diagnose problems quickly and implement effective solutions. Proactive maintenance planning and a thorough understanding of process data are key to minimizing downtime and extending equipment life.
What is a Fired Heater Engineer job?
A Fired Heater Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and optimization of fired heaters used in industrial processes, such as refineries and chemical plants. They ensure these systems operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with industry standards. Their tasks may include troubleshooting performance issues, improving energy efficiency, and collaborating with process engineers to enhance reliability.

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Medical, Life, Retirement
Posted 5 days ago
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Job description
Do you enjoy leading engineering teams while delivering high-impact consulting solutions for critical industrial assets?
Are you passionate about driving reliability, performance, and integrity optimization in refinery and process industries?
Join our Team!
Quest Integrity, a Baker Hughes company, is a global leader in assessing the reliability of critical assets for the energy and process industries. By combining advanced inspection technologies, engineeringexpertise, and digital solutions, we help customers improve performance, reliability, and asset life. Our Fired Heater team plays a key role in delivering innovative integrity optimization solutions across global refinery operations.
Partnering with the best
As a Fired Heater Integrity Optimization Manager, you are leading a team of consulting engineers while providing technicalexpertisein inspection, assessment, and integrity optimization of fired equipment. Youdeliverconsulting services focused on performance improvement, risk mitigation, and asset life management. You are collaborating with global teams, supporting software tools such asLifeQuestandCorrectIR, and contributing to business development initiatives. You are mentoring engineers, managing client relationships, and driving continuous improvement in technical solutions and engineering practices.
As a Fired Heater Integrity Optimization Manager, youareresponsible for:
Managingassigned consulting engineers in theintegrity ofoptimization management of fired equipment.
Providingconsulting services related to the integrity optimization management of fired equipment that includes performance and reliability optimization, fitness for service and remaining life assessment, risk assessment, and failure analysis.
Providingtechnical and training consulting services with respect toCorrectIRapplication and implementation, including management of assigned client licenses.
Product supportingfor and development of software applications related to the integrity optimization management of fired equipment (e.g.,LifeQuestHeater,LifeQuestReformer,CorrectIR) by working closely with the software business team.
Providingleadership and mentoring to junior Assessment Engineers
Maintainingproficienciesin other Advanced Engineering service roles as applicable (e.g., Inspector, Risk and Failure Analysis, and Assessment Engineer) andprovidingproject support for other business teams as requested.
Engagingin and contribute to business development within Advanced Engineering and other business teams as requested.
Providingtechnical and project management support to Process and other business teams as requested.
Managingclient expectations and delivery of services andcommunicatingto client results and recommendations.
Independently seek out technical knowledge thatestablishesindustry credibility and subject matterexpertisein fired equipment by presenting andparticipatingin industry recognized conferences,trainingand events.
Providingrecommendations to drive improvement in processes, technical solutions, inspection andassessment oftechnology, and software applications.
Actingin accordance withcompany policiesrequiredas part of the engineeringoptimization ofdeliverable activities.
Comply withall local governmentalrequirementsset forth to perform required duties.
Always make safety a top priority.
Other duties as assigned.
Fueling your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Haveabachelor's degree in engineeringor Applied Science.
Have5+ years of experience in the process, refinery, or petrochemical industry.
Havea strongknowledge of API, ASME, and industry codes and standards for inspection and assessment.
Haveproventhe abilityto lead teams and deliver technical consulting solutions.
Havestrong analytical and problem-solving skills in industrial environments.
Haveexcellent communication skills and the ability torepresentthe company professionally with clients.
Have the ability tomake independent technical decisions with operational impact.
Havea strongcustomer focus with high attention to detail and teamwork skills.
Haveproficiencyin standard software tools and the ability to adapt to proprietary engineering systems.
Havestrong numerical and analytical skills.
Have willingness to travel up to 33% (domestic and international).
Haveproficiencyin English (verbal and written).
Working Conditions
Working in office, field, and client site environments including refinery and petrochemical facilities.
Exposure to heavy industrial equipment, heights, confined spaces, and varying environmental conditions.
Working extended hours in field assignments (up to 12-16 hours/day).
Lifting upto 70 pounds and wearing full safety gear whenrequired.
Traveling extensively (up to 33%) both domestically and internationally.
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and the way people want to workvaries.In this role, flexibility may be offered depending on project schedules, field needs, and customer requirements.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work whereyou are the most productive.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes.We know we are better whenall ofour people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work.We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we must push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs.
Additionalelected or voluntary benefits
This position requires current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.
Candidates for this role (office-based/ hybrid/ remote) must be located in or near the locations displayed above. The pay range/scale displayed above represents Baker Hughes' good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum for this position at the time of this posting and applies to the possible locations for this position. Baker Hughes will issue a non-bias competitive offer; the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hires, full-time salaries in some U.S. locations, not including equity or benefits. Where an applicant will ultimately fall within the pay range/scale depends on a variety of factors, including, for example, geographic work location, skillset, qualifications, internal pay alignment, level of experience, and demonstrated performance over time. Please keep in mind that the range stated above is the full base salary range for the role and does not include other forms of compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the pay range for this position during the hiring process.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
You will be eligible to participate in the Baker Hughes Short-term incentive plan applicable for the above position. The actual payout for your short-term incentive award will be based on company and individual performance and is contingent upon Baker Hughes achieving pre-determined financial results.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Engineering Senior Specialist - Process EngineeringWhat Baker Hughes employees say
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