Lead Engineer - Start Up

Air Products Inc

Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Not specified; not specified; competitive pyy + gr...
Hybrid
15+ years engineering or operations experience
Hydrogen smr and gasification process knowledge
Commissioning and startup leadership
Air Products Inc is seeking a Lead Engineer for their Commissioning & Startup team, with responsibilities including leading plant startups, ensuring safety and compliance, and working cross-functionally on projects related to hydrogen and industrial gas facilities. The role requires extensive experience in engineering and operations, particularly in commissioning support, and offers a hybrid work model based in Allentown, Pennsylvania or Houston, Texas

Job Summary

  • This role supports Air Products' global projects from early design through successful plant startup, ensuring safe and efficient commissioning for hydrogen and ammonia technologies.
  • The position requires strong leadership to manage cross-functional teams, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive safety and compliance during construction and startup phases.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including affordable medical insurance starting day one, a 401k with 100% vested company contribution, and up to 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

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Air Products Inc is seeking a Lead Engineer for their Commissioning & Startup team, with responsibilities including leading plant startups, ensuring safety and compliance, and working cross-functionally on projects related to hydrogen and industrial gas facilities. The role requires extensive experience in engineering and operations, particularly in commissioning support, and offers a hybrid work model based in Allentown, Pennsylvania or Houston, Texas.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Competitive pay and great benefits including 401k match and health insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15+ years engineering or operations experience
  • Hydrogen SMR and Gasification process knowledge
  • Commissioning and startup leadership
  • P&ID review and work instruction development
  • DCS/PLC controls and instrumentation expertise
  • Rotating equipment installation and validation
  • Root cause analysis and safety compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Navisworks / SP3 software proficiency
  • Six Sigma and continuous improvement training
  • Veteran status preferred
  • Global travel availability over 60%
  • Mentoring and team building skills
  • MS Project scheduling experience

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum 15 years in Engineering or Operations roles
  • Experience with Hydrogen (SMR/POx) and Ammonia processes
  • Ability to travel globally more than 60% of the time
  • Based in Allentown, Pennsylvania or Houston, Texas

Work Rights

Not specified

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