Lead Engineer - Start Up

Air Products

Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
On-site
Hydrogen (smr/pox), hyco, gasification, co₂ sequestration, utilities, and ammonia technologies
Lead field execution and troubleshoot issues
Develop commissioning procedures and plans
Air Products is seeking a Lead Engineer for their Commissioning & Startup team, focusing on ensuring safe and efficient plant operations, particularly in hydrogen and ammonia technologies. The role combines office-based planning with on-site leadership during commissioning and startup phases

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • The engineer works cross‑functionally with global engineering, operations, construction teams, vendors, and safety specialists to implement commissioning processes, lead field execution, troubleshoot issues, and ensure operational readiness.
  • At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Air Products is seeking a Lead Engineer for their Commissioning & Startup team, focusing on ensuring safe and efficient plant operations, particularly in hydrogen and ammonia technologies. The role combines office-based planning with on-site leadership during commissioning and startup phases.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Hydrogen (SMR/POx), HYCO, Gasification, CO₂ sequestration, Utilities, and Ammonia technologies
  • Lead field execution and troubleshoot issues
  • Develop commissioning procedures and plans
  • Understand PLC and DCS controls
  • Provide operations evaluation and guidance
  • Ensure safety and compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional collaboration with global teams
  • Mentoring operations teams
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Knowledge of Navisworks / SP3 Hard-working Pant Review

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
  • Based out of Allentown, Pennsylvania or Houston, Texas office

Work Rights

Not specified

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