Commissioning & Startup Engineer

Air Products and Chemicals • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This position will provide Commissioning & Startup Technical support for new plants, retrofit projects, and turnarounds from development to start up for all America's (the Region) Projects through the coordination of the activities from the engineers & operations teams stationed at plants. The position will help implement the necessary systems and measures to support the Region's Product Delivery requirements, technical & operations standards, quality processes, and plant and equipment maintenance. As a member of the Regional team, the Commissioning & Startup Engineer will interact routinely with the Product Delivery Engineering Functions, Operational Excellence, plant operations, and maintenance personnel to provide 'hands-on' field-engineering & troubleshooting leadership support, instructions, and technical guidance related to the sites in identifying operational excellence gaps, ensuring the end design meets stakeholder expectations. The position will also work in the development of the operators during the commissioning and startup phase of the Project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Industry Experience.
• Minimum 7 years in Engineering or Operations roles, 3 in a commissioning support role.
• Demonstrated ability to operate, commission, startup, troubleshoot, assess, and resolve various plant related issues.
• Experience and knowledge in the technology, design, and operation of Air Separation, Hydrogen (SMR / POx), HYCO, Gasification, Electrolysis, Utilities & Ammonia process systems preferred.
• Strong background in all aspects of operating facilities including machinery, instrumentation and controls, electrical, mechanical systems, and advanced controls.
• Demonstrated operations and technical skills.
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, interpret design curves of field machinery & function checking of field equipment.
• Knowledgeable in process safety, health, and local environmental requirements.
• Strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
• Strong background in commissioning/ start-up and operation of rotating equipment.
• Field construction and commissioning/ start-up experience desired.
• Ability to read P&ID's, isometrics, interpret design curves of field machinery and function testing/ validation of field equipment.
• Possess strong leadership skills to drive both internal and external teams to their highest performance.
• Regional travel of ~ 25 - 50% per year including on-site assignments with potential Global travel.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, computer and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training and experience with leading RCA's, the six-sigma process, and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all site personnel by utilizing the Air Products Basic Safety Practice program.
• Provide Commissioning & Startup support and safety leadership for FCNs/ MOCs, OPHRs, and other safety related initiatives.
• Provide Commissioning and Startup support for the completion of the Pre-Safety and Startup reviews (PSSR).
• Provide Commissioning and Startup support in complying with the Completions Tool deliverables.
• Provide Commissioning & Startup support to the Operations organizations to effectively operate the Hydrogen (SMR / POx), ASU, HYCO, Gasification, Utilities and Ammonia facilities.
• Provide expertise by supporting the site Commissioning Manager for operating plants.
• Support planning activities for projects in the region.
• Assist in the resolution of installation issues, procedures, and methods by working with Engineering and Operations.
• Transfer of projects from Commissioning to Operations - completion of project-specific documentation.
• Developing work processes and strategies for commissioning and start-up activities.
• Ensure Air Products standards, global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met.
• Lead the commissioning team in the commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support the training of the Operations team through plant commissioning, startup, and normal operation.
• Support the site commissioning team in maintaining accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives.
• Support training of the site operations team to operate the facility ensuring Environmental and Regulatory requirements are not exceeded.
• Support all aspects of plant operations, DCS and field, to effectively operate the technologies supported.
• Support the facilitation of operational excellence and customer satisfaction via operations productivity, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide Commissioning leadership to drive asset performance including troubleshooting, plant efficiency, process safety, equipment reliability, and advanced controls initiatives.
• Provide Commissioning leadership in supporting / leading investigations and Root Cause Analysis.
• Provide Commissioning support for turnarounds as requested.
• Participate in technical reviews, equipment design, installation, operation, and optimizations.

Benefits

• 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 (Up to 4 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees