Operations Project Manager

Praxair • Allentown, PA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Linde Gas & Equipment, Inc. (LG&E) is seeking an Operations Project Manager for our East Region.
The Operations Project Manager is a key national resource with a focus on safety, productivity, and compliance. This individual provides operations and engineering knowledge, along with the project execution skills to identify and implement best practices. Primary focus will include new process start-ups, process improvement, plant productivity programs, along with day to day operations support. The Operations Project Manager leads internal capital & automation projects, based at various manufacturing sites. This role reports to the Director of Operations, while interfacing with LG&E Safety, Engineering, and Productivity managers, as well as Global Teams of Experts (TOE) groups.
Exempt, salaried positions require a consistent on‑site presence during the company’s core operating hours to support business operations and team needs. Due to the nature of exempt roles, work hours may extend beyond the standard schedule when necessary to meet organizational demands, leadership responsibilities, and business objectives. This may include occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends, depending on the role and the needs of the business, manager will confirm shift expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or equivalent experience required
• 15+ years in engineering or operations management, working with compressed gases or similar chemical products
• Experience with process equipment; P&IDs, process piping, pressure vessels, instrumentation controls, and process safety reviews (HAZOPS)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Positive, collaborative, and proactive attitude towards safety and productivity improvements
• Strong written & verbal communication skills, with proficiency in MS Office products
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50%25

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD, PLC programming and HMI interfacing is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering and operational support to the field, for LG&E production, manufacturing, analytical, and cylinder maintenance operations.
• Perform and/or support the design of gas systems, including development of Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, BOM’s, etc.
• Design and develop project plans (new systems, upgrades, efficiency improvements, and maintenance projects) and execute the plans, using available resources, while maintaining strong timeline and cost controls to achieve safety, quality, and business requirements
• Support safety and compliance with all applicable internal and external standards (internal Linde standards, FDA, Federal, State, & local regulations for the division)
• Manage capital projects with budgets up to $1,000,000.00 US
• Provide expertise and ensure compliance to applicable building, electrical, and fire prevention codes, as well as alignment to industry standards (e.g. CGA, NFPA, ISO).
• Supervise contractors and vendors complying with all Linde Golden Rule and appropriate safety requirements.
• Responsible for the transfer of projects from the Engineering Phase to Operations. This includes completion of project specific documentation, including installation drawings, SOP’s, risk assessment/HAZOPs, PSSR/commissioning procedures, customer presentations/progress reports, turnover manual, Lessons Learned/project close-out reports, etc.
• Coordinates operations and project work with corporate functions including logistics, engineering, human resources, and finance
• Identify opportunities for standardization and create opportunities for sharing best practices

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plan (medical, dental, vision and more)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, PTO)
• Employee discount programs
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager