Lead Engineer - Start Up

Air Products

Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
Hybrid
Commissioning and startup management systems
Develop commissioning procedures
Lead site team for equipment startup
The Commissioning & Startup Engineer supports Air Products’ 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

Job Summary

  • The Commissioning & Startup Engineer supports Air Products’ 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 begins in the office—contributing to bid-phase input, commissioning strategy, P&ID reviews, work instruction development, and safety/process design reviews—before transitioning to on‑site leadership during pre‑commissioning, commissioning, and startup.
  • At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter.

Matching Summary

The Commissioning & Startup Engineer supports Air Products’ 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Commissioning and startup management systems
  • Develop commissioning procedures
  • Lead site team for equipment startup
  • Troubleshoot plant related issues
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Read P&IDs and interpret design curves

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement and team building
  • Veteran-friendly organization
  • Six-sigma process knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum 15 years in Engineering or Operations roles
  • 5 years in a commissioning support role
  • Global travel of > 60% per year
  • Based out of Allentown, Pennsylvania or Houston, Texas office

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Not specified

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