Sr Pr Engineer - Start Up

Air Products•Houston, TX

About The Position

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 This position will provide Commissioning & Startup Leadership to new plants, retrofit projects, and turnarounds from development to start up, and will support asset management/efficiency initiatives for all Americas (the Region) Projects through the coordination of the activities from the engineers & operations teams stationed at plants. The Commissioning & Startup Engineer, reporting to the Commissioning Manager provides commissioning & startup direction to the supported sites to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient construction, commissioning, and startup for new and retrofit plants during shutdowns, startups, plant expansions, and new project development. The role identifies, supports, and drives efficiency initiatives for facilities in the Region. The facilities range across multiple technologies such as Air Separation (ASU), Hydrogen and CO production (HYCO), Gasification, Helium, and Ammonia. This position works with Air Products global, regional, and local Specialists & Engineers across all functions, Regional Operations team members, project and design engineering teams, safety, and other technical support personnel in the execution of the responsibilities of this position. The position will help implement the vital 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 plant operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel to provide “hands-on” Startup/Operations and solving leadership support, instructions, and technical mentorship related to the sites in identifying operational perfection gaps, and working in the development of the operators during the commissioning and startup phase of the Project. The function will ensure accurate training of the operations team in driving daily tasks which include DCS & field operations, preparing and implementing safety work permits, LOTO, complete operations preventative maintenance activities, and assist the maintenance and engineering teams in preparing and driving corrective maintenance activities for new and retrofit facilities during the commissioning and startup phase. The position emphasizes collaboration, communications, organization, change management, work process optimization, planning, leadership, and hands-on technical skills. The incumbent will work to coordinate and apply in the most effective manner the available operating and technical Operations resources available regionally to support new and existing operations and new installations or modifications led by Project Engineering. The position will share learning’s with the Regional Leadership which will assist in driving consistency in global commissioning and startup within Air Products across all countries for the commissioning role. 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 (Up to 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

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of Engineering or Operations experience, 5 years in a commissioning role.
Confirmed ability to operate, commission, startup, tackle, assess and resolve various plant related issues.
Experience and knowledge in overall plant commissioning principles.
Strong background in all aspects of operating facilities including machinery, instrumentation and controls, electrical, mechanical systems, and sophisticated controls across multiple technologies.
Shown operations and technical skills.
Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, interpret develop curves of field machinery, read electrical single line drawings, understand controls nomenclature & function checking of field equipment
Knowledgeable in process safety, health, and local environmental requirements.
A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
Regional travel of 75 – 80% per year with potential Global travel
The ability to represent the America’s Commissioning and Startup Organization and Air Products in front of our participants (project teams, construction, operations, and our customers)
Able to communicate between management, operations, maintenance, customers.
Proficiency in English speaking and writing.
Shown leadership, organizational, computer and social skills combined with good communications skills (written and verbal).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in additional technologies a plus : Air Separation, HYCO, Gasification, Ammonia, H2 Electrolyzers, Helium process systems desired.
Formal training and experience with leading RCA’s, the six-sigma process, and continuous improvement tools a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide & maintain a safe work environment for self & all team members.
Employ good housekeeping methods and demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent injuries.
Ensure proper documentation is maintained for safety related activities.
PID reviews/usage
Reading P&ID’s / Interpreting Construction Drawings, Red Lining As Built P&ID’s\ Initiating / Implementing MOC’s
Punch Listing (Identifying Deficiencies in Design, Reliability, Operability, and Safety)
Implement System Flushing / Line Blowouts, Purging / Initial Dry-Out
Basic DCS / PLC Knowledge
Alarm Management
Review Logic, Function Testing Computer Logic / Interlocks, Implement Cause and Effect testing
Implement Vessel Inspections
Ensure Site/CSU Safety
Follow site safety plan
Implement Lock Out / Tag Out Plan
Training Development/Presentation of Training Materials
Review Technical Manuals
Ensure proper installation Relief Devices, verify test data
Compressor commissioning, function testing
Maintain Commissioning Log / Issue Daily/Monthly Reports