Project Engineer

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what's possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world's most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What's Possible

Air Products pioneered the "on-site" concept of producing and selling industrial gases in 1940. That ground-breaking idea not only launched our company, it launched the industrial gas industry we know today. Since then, we have built a reputation for our innovative culture, operational excellence, and dedication to safety and the environment. Today, we are delivering some of the largest and most complex projects in the history of Air Products and are fully engaged in finding solutions to the world's environmental and sustainability challenges.

We help our customers become more productive, energy efficient, and sustainable. With approximately 23,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a variety of industries (over 30!) from food and beverage to medical, energy, and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services. We own and operate a diverse portfolio of industrial gas plants, develop innovative technology, applications, and equipment solutions, and internally perform the engineering, procurement, and construction of our own plants.

In this role, you will lead small capital projects (less than $5MM) within our North America operations business in our diverse Project Resource and Outage Support (PROS) Group and support strategic planning, turnaround planning, and turnaround execution. This team provides specialized services and additional capacity for infrequent events to operational assets such as Hydrogen (H2, HyCO) and Air Separation (ASU) plants.

This role is located in Gonzales, LA and has expected travel of 15-25%.

Job Responsibilities included but not limited to

• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and projects within plant outages) and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects within SAP
• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews and ORI's and that all recommendations are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs
• Provide field supervision / support during projects execution
• Manage Project Safety
• Maintain projects on budget and schedule
• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer
• Basic understanding of operating plant environment
• Understands quality standards as outlined by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Safety responsibilities

• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution
• Confirm contractor is aware of and follows all AP Safety Standards
• Clearly communicate safety goals - 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids
• Complete short-term contractor BSP forms daily during execution of project
• Complete JSA reviews and fill out JSA Review form daily during execution of project
• Participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process with the operations team
• Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with all crafts
• Report all incidents immediately
• Ensure all contractors on site for project execution have submitted an Emergency Action Plan prior to mobilization
• Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages
• Attend and contribute to monthly Safety Meetings.

What's In It for You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (8 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Performance standard

• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines. Travel may be required as much as 15-25% depending on project
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business-related persons
• Applies positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts
• Accepts direction, feedback, and supervision
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations
• Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy
• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to demonstrate and perform efficiently and reliably all categories of this document.

Required abilities and conduct

• Able to achieve various State mandated certifications (TWIC, OSHA, etc.) and other requirements as may be deemed necessary.
• Pass Criminal background investigation. Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Prioritize "Zero is achievable" safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others and the environment.
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., its staff, management and participating onsite affiliates.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects experience
• Role model within Project Engineering function
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Organizational credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process
• 5-15 years' experience in maintenance and/or engineering field
• Obtain TWIC, passport and pass refinery background checks
• Professional engineer-differentiating qualification
• PMP certification-differentiating qualification

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Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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