Lead Engineer - Start Up

Air Products

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Competitive pyy; not specified; comprehensive bene...
Hybrid
15+ years engineering or operations experience
5+ years commissioning support role
Hydrogen smr/pox process knowledge
Air Products is seeking a Lead Engineer for Commissioning & Startup in a hybrid role that involves both office and fieldwork, focusing on ensuring the safe and efficient commissioning of facilities related to hydrogen and industrial gas technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience, particularly in commissioning and startup roles, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Job Summary

  • The role supports Air Products' global projects from early design through successful plant startup, ensuring safe and efficient commissioning for facilities involving Hydrogen, Ammonia, and CO2 sequestration technologies.
  • Candidates will lead site teams to plan, handle, and prepare equipment for first-time startup while developing commissioning procedures and managing safety reviews like Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
  • The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including day-one medical insurance, 401k with immediate vesting, paid parental leave, and a culture focused on inclusion and safety.

Matching Summary

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Air Products is seeking a Lead Engineer for Commissioning & Startup in a hybrid role that involves both office and fieldwork, focusing on ensuring the safe and efficient commissioning of facilities related to hydrogen and industrial gas technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience, particularly in commissioning and startup roles, and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.

Salary

Competitive pay; Not specified; Comprehensive benefits including 401k match and medical insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years engineering or operations experience
  • 5+ years commissioning support role
  • Hydrogen SMR/POx process knowledge
  • Ammonia and Gasification technology expertise
  • DCS/PLC controls and logic understanding
  • Global travel requirement over 60%
  • P&ID review and work instruction development

Nice-to-have

  • Root cause analysis (RCA) experience
  • Six Sigma and continuous improvement tools
  • Navisworks and SP3 software knowledge
  • MS Project scheduling proficiency
  • Veteran status preferred
  • Mentoring operations teams
  • Process safety compliance leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum 15 years in Engineering or Operations
  • Based in Allentown, PA or Houston, TX
  • Experience with rotating equipment startup
  • Ability to read P&IDs and isometrics

Work Rights

Not specified

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