Job Description and Qualifications

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opportunity for a Start-Up & Project Engineer in Allentown, PA or Remote

Air Products is a world-leading Industrial Gases company having both process gas applications and gasification technology that has been in operation for over 75 years. We have multiple product lines, over 750 production facilities in over 50 countries, and serve over 30 different industries, creating broad opportunities for growth and development. And we are growing!

We pride ourselves on being an innovative technology company that cultivates an environment of collaboration and inclusion. We need and seek out people who are dedicated and driven to create the future. People with passion and commitment to get it right and a never-ending desire to innovate, learn, improve, and contribute. Sound like you?

The Equipment Sales and Plant Support (ESPS) Business Area is responsible for the global equipment and after-market services sales to third party customers and AP joint ventures of industrial gas equipment and processes. This position is responsible for providing our customers with assistance in startups, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, productivity upgrades, plant assessments, and efficiency upgrades.
 

Principal Accountabilities

• Work with ESPS account managers to maintain strong customer relationships by providing knowledgeable technical support
• Provide commissioning, startup, and performance test support either remotely or in the field
• Assist our customers by improving plant operations, maintenance planning, and development of plant improvement projects.
• Provide engineering support to identify performance gaps, solve problems, and develop solutions to resolve plant operational issues.
• Provide operations support to maintain safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations.
• Participate in process safety reviews, P&ID development, Hazard and Operability reviews, Management of Change, and root cause investigations.
• Be high-reaching and have strong problem-solving skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide effective interfaces with cross-functional teams, including AP engineers, commercial managers, equipment suppliers, and clients
• Handle and lead our data analytics and process controls programs with emphasis on Process MD including customer engagement.
• Approximately 30% travel expected in this position.

This position involves working with ESPS Global account managers and their clients, with about 70% of the required support being in the Americas region. The incumbent will utilize their technical background to assist our third-party customers in commissioning, start up, operation, debottlenecking and efficiency optimization of their facilities. These facilities include Cryogenic and Non-cryogenic process plants, Hydrocarbon Coldboxes, Hydrogen and Helium plants.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in plant commissioning
• Capability to read and understand P&IDs
• Able to demonstrate a deep understanding of process plants.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate problems/opportunities and drive cost-effective solutions.
• Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organization skills to prioritize workload.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where 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.