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

The work will involve consultancy and research type tasks, carrying out yield and energy optimization projects, Decarbonization and sustainability work, developing AI/ML modelling support and assisting in the development of tools to help in these projects. Although the work involved will mainly focus on KBC internal projects and innovation initiatives, there may also be the opportunity to work in any of KBC's other businesses when the need and requirements arise.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be provided with the opportunity to complete individual tasks, supporting assigned projects, be provided with relevant training in KBC's suite of upstream and downstream simulation tools, and gain experience of different areas of the energy sector focusing on oil extraction and refining, Petrochemicals and Decarbonization area.

Specific Responsibilities To Include

Testing: Perform a variety of standard tests requiring a moderate level of judgment.
Improvement/Innovation: Accept changes at work and provide support when asked.
Policy Development and Implementation: Support others by carrying out simple policy-related tasks and following established procedures.
Work Scheduling and Allocation: Organize own work schedule each day in line with changing priorities.
Project Management: Carry out defined project tasks.
Needs Assessment: Collect and prepare standard data related to ongoing issues.
Solutions Analysis: Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.
Product and/or Solution Development: Support others by carrying out simple product and/or solution development and/or engineering tasks, such as gathering data or preparing documents. Involves following established procedures.
Personal Capability Building: Develop and maintain excellent procedural or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching

Position Requirements

Behavioral Competencies:

Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, gathers basic information to understand a problem and find a solution. Seeks to understand and apply systematic problem-solving methods; distinguishes symptoms from underlying problems.
Situational Adaptability: Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. For example, finds out which situations call for flexibility and responds accordingly; seeks and listens to others input and feedback on how to adapt approach to changing situations.

Skills

Data Collection and Analysis: Works at an intermediate level to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making. Typically works with guidance.
Action Planning: Works at an intermediate level to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required. Typically works with guidance.
Planning and Organizing: Works at a basic level to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet objectives. Typically works under close supervision.
Policy and procedures: Works at a basic level to monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures and ensure their alignment with organizational strategies and work objectives. Typically works under close supervision.
Policy and Regulation: Works at a basic level to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise. Typically works under close supervision.
Verbal Communication: Works at a basic level to express ideas, request actions, formulate plans, & policies by means of clear and effective verbal communications. Typically works under close supervision.
Computer Skills: Works at a basic level to understand and effectively use standard office equipment and standard software packages to support business processes. Typically works under close supervision.
Health and Safety: Works at an intermediate level to manage and apply safe systems of work. Typically works with guidance.
Data Control: Works at a basic level to acquire, organize, protect and process data in order to fulfill business objectives. Typically works under close supervision. Project Risk and Issue Management: Works at a basic level to plan, identify, monitor, analyze, and prioritize risks (threats and opportunities), create response plans, and manage the risk if it occurs. Typically works under close supervision. Engineering Build: Works at a basic level to build engineering solutions. Typically works under close supervision.
Engineering Implementation: Works at a basic level to implement, evaluate and refine engineering design outcomes. Typically works under close supervision. Project Schedule Management: Works at a basic level to identify, sequence, and resource project schedules for timely completion. Typically works under close supervision.
Project Scope Management: Works at a basic level to identify, verify, and manage changes to the scope of the project or program, utilizing the most appropriate approach. Typically works under close supervision.
Project Tracking and Reporting: Works at a basic level to measure and report on the status of milestones in order to deliver predefined project results. Typically works under close supervision.
Risk Management: Works at a basic level to identify, assess, prioritize and manage risks. Typically works under close supervision.
Stakeholder Expectation Management- Works at a basic level to identify potential stakeholders, analyze their expectations, and develop strategies for managing stakeholders and their expectations. Typically works under close supervision.

Education

High technical ability with an expected ongoing degree qualification in Chemical Engineering

General Experience

Would like to pursue a career in consultancy or contracting
Be computer literate with established skills primarily in Excel and also other Microsoft products
Have good understanding on AI/ML modelling techniques
Ideally be familiar with process simulation using commercial software - not essential

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.

Are you being referred to one of our roles If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa

about our Employee Referral process!

Intern - Chemical Engineer (Student Industrial Placement)