Lead Engineer - Start Up

Air Products

Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
On-site
Hydrogen (smr/pox), hyco, gasification, co₂ sequestration, utilities, and ammonia technologies
Cross-functional collaboration with global teams
Develop commissioning procedures and strategies
Air Products is seeking a Lead Engineer for Commissioning & Startup in Allentown, Pennsylvania, or Houston, Texas. The role involves overseeing the commissioning of various facilities, particularly those related to hydrogen technology, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness

Job Summary

  • The Commissioning & Startup Engineer supports global projects from early design through successful plant startup, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient commissioning for facilities involving Hydrogen, HYCO, Gasification, CO₂ sequestration, Utilities, and Ammonia technologies.
  • This hybrid role involves office-based contributions to bid-phase input, commissioning strategy, P&ID reviews, and safety design reviews, transitioning to on-site leadership during pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup.
  • Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k with company match, paid time off, and parental leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Air Products is seeking a Lead Engineer for Commissioning & Startup in Allentown, Pennsylvania, or Houston, Texas. The role involves overseeing the commissioning of various facilities, particularly those related to hydrogen technology, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hydrogen (SMR/POx), HYCO, Gasification, CO₂ sequestration, Utilities, and Ammonia technologies
  • Cross-functional collaboration with global teams
  • Develop commissioning procedures and strategies
  • Lead field execution and troubleshooting
  • Ensure operational readiness and safety compliance
  • Understand PLC and DCS controls

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement contributions
  • Mentoring operations teams
  • Experience with Six Sigma

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum 15 years in Engineering or Operations roles
  • Global travel of > 60% per year
  • Must be based out of Allentown, Pennsylvania or Houston, Texas office

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