Lead Engineer - Start Up

Air Products

Allentown, Pennsylvania, US
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Hydrogen (smr/pox), hyco, gasification, co₂ sequestration, utilities, and ammonia technologies
Cross-functional collaboration with global teams
Develop commissioning procedures and work instructions
** Air Products is seeking a Lead Engineer for its Commissioning & Startup team, focusing on hydrogen and industrial gas technologies. The role involves both office-based and on-site responsibilities, requiring strong leadership and technical skills to oversee commissioning processes and ensure operational readiness. **

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: 75

** Air Products is seeking a Lead Engineer for its Commissioning & Startup team, focusing on hydrogen and industrial gas technologies. The role involves both office-based and on-site responsibilities, requiring strong leadership and technical skills to oversee commissioning processes and ensure 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 work instructions
  • Lead field execution and troubleshooting
  • Ensure operational readiness and safety compliance
  • Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring operations teams
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Knowledge of Navisworks / SP3 Hard-working Pant Review
  • Formal training in RCA and 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

Work Rights

Not specified

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