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Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Principal Process Engineer, Air Products

Req No. 1763BR
Job Title Principal Process Engineer
Employment Status Full Time
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization Global Engineering
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Principal Process Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Air Products is the leading producer of hydrogen for over–the-fence sales in the world. The HYCO Process group works to maintain this position for Air Products by producing state-of-the-art process designs for Steam Methane Reformers. Process Engineers will work with Project Development Engineer, Product, and Project Engineers as well as sales personnel to execute sales estimates, projects, and product development initiatives. This requires a high level of process expertise and desire to be at the front end of the development of projects. The successful candidate will report to the HYCO PST Process Manager and play a key role in achieving these objectives by being responsible and accountable for the following:

(1) Utilizing engineering expertise to lead and execute process and equipment designs for world class hydrogen plants.
(2) Leading technology support requested by sales and product development on the design and operation of hydrogen facilities.
(3) Working closely with other functional groups including commercial, project, mechanical, machinery, systems, and R&D.
(4) Providing technology expertise to the commercial area in support of sales.
(5) Leading performance tests and retrofitting efforts at plant facilities.
(6) Participating in P&ID reviews and Hazops at contractor offices.      

The successful candidate should hold a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Chemical Engineering with at least 5-15 years of experience in chemical engineering, preferably with an emphasis in process design. Strong technical skills and experience in thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and process simulation using the ASPEN suite of tools are also necessary to be successful. Domestic travel to our contractor’s office in Claremont, California, and other travel to our operating plants in northern and southern California, the Gulf Coast, and Canada, may be required.
     
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of $10 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 22,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #1763BR. If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic


For more information on this position, please email Rabbi Torczyner at torczyner@gmail.com.

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