Req No. 2215BR
Job Title Research Associate
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - TGEE/Energy Bus/Tonnage Gases(/)
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Research Associate at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Candidate will have broad mechanical engineering responsibilities for the development and design of equipment associated with ITM technology. This equipment will primarily include pressure vessels and reactors housing ion transport membranes (ITM) and related hardware at both the prototype and commercial scales. The candidate will work with internal engineering groups, external engineering organizations, the technology group, and potential vendors.
Candidate should possess the following skills:
- an advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 10 years industrial experience
- proven track record of innovative problem solving
- proven track record in equipment development
- experience with high temperature equipment (high temperature-pressure reactor design a strong plus)
- hands-on experience with equipment and experience in developing and conducting lab tests of equipment
- proven track record of working in a team environment
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 #2215BR. 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
Req No. 1716BR
Job Title COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGY PROCESS SPECIALIST - INDUSTRIAL CRYOGENICS
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Merchant Gases
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Commercial Technology Process Specialist - Industrial Cryogenics at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities include the technical sales of gases, technology and equipment to the industrial cryogenics industry for North American Merchant Gases business. Main applications are cryogenic grinding and process cooling, however, support is required for other miscellaneous cryogenic applications. Individual expected to contact customers/prospects, to make customer presentations and proposals, and to work with Air Products sales and marketing to help sell services and solutions to the industry.
Other duties include process troubleshooting at customer sites, starting up cryogenic grinding systems, running customer demonstration trials, and providing input to our applied research group for new offering development. This individual will be involved from the initial contact, all the way through startup and customer retention.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or technical degree in manufacturing-related field is desired.
* 5 or more years experience in cryogenic applications, industrial engineering/plant operations experience is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of cryogenic applications, equipment design and data monitoring systems.
* Strong commercial or customer interaction experience.
* Knowledge of grinding applications is also preferred.
* 40% travel.
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 #1716BR. 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
Req No. 2726BR
Job Title TURNAROUND PLANNER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Maintenance Turnaround Planner for its support services group based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
This position provides the necessary support to coordinate, facilitate, and direct the short and long term turnaround planning, scheduling and field execution efforts, to ensure that turnaround services are consistently delivered and executed in an efficient, safe and cost-effective manner in support of the strategic initiatives of the global maintenance organization.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
1. Develop safety plans for all outage work to be carried out and insure its execution.
2. Lead & Coordinate the planning effort with the appropriate plant contacts to identify upcoming events/ plant turnarounds and develop a timetable for turns within the area of responsibility.
3. Develop cost estimates, evaluate bid proposals, create plans, prepare detailed schedules (manpower, materials, equipment, tools, etc), implement tracking programs and report progress.
4. Responsible for the coordination of all Air Products & Contractor work activities for the duration of the outage. This includes detailed scope preparation of manpower, materials, equipment & tools, in addition to conducting a walk-through on-site, to ensure scope is understood by all parties.
5. Develop standard job plans for repeatable activities to include; specifications, drawings, mobile equipment, materials, labor, safety/environmental requirements, special tools and any other special or additional instructions needed; Issue job packages prior to the start of each turn; Update information to reflect actual during post turnaround activity.
6. Produce progress reports during turnaround events & conduct post outage critiques to identify shortfalls & improvement opportunities.
7. Responsible for monitoring and reporting of safety, cost, key work highlights, schedule progress, and efficiency of work performed during turnarounds.
8. Responsible for minimizing total cost by maximizing manpower capabilities and promoting continuous improvement.
9. Responsible for maintaining records and historical data of repairs and frequency within the computerized maintenance system.
10. Responsible for ensuring that maintenance best practices & procedures are consistently applied and followed in order to maintain the highest quality on repairs and replacements.
11. Ensures that Management Of Change requirements (MOC’s ) are in place for all activities & that any changes, modifications or upgrades are documented and approved prior to implementation.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate must be a self-starter with a solid work history and excellent references along with the ability to work in a team oriented environment.
Education: High school diploma with preferred relative technical school or college degree. Relative experience will be given strong consideration in lieu of formal education.
Experience: Five (5) plus years in the petrochemical and manufacturing industry with strong technical background and experience in electrical, instrumentation or mechanical craft activities. Prior multi-discipline planning experience required.
SKILLS:
1) Flexible, ability to multi task, self motivated & willing to travel.
2) Strong computer and problem solving skills.
3) Strong knowledge of equipment & maintenance work processes.
4) Understanding of the technical content of maintenance work - work scopes, materials, tools, time, craft estimates, and other information required to develop coherent job plans.
5) Understanding of the logistics of maintenance work implementation, including resource allocation, job prioritization, materials and equipment coordination, work sequencing, inter / intra craft coordination.
6) Strong work ethic, organizational and people skills.
7) A passion for driving excellence.
8) Ability to be self-directed and achieve optimal results with minimal guidance.
9) Influencing skills to identify and market opportunities to enhance planning and scheduling processes
10) Strong oral & written communication skills.
11) Knowledge of Maintenance software- SAP a must.
12) Experience with project management software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) a plus.
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.
Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, pension and 401K plans.
To apply, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on North America, then select Career Center. Apply specifically to Job Req 2726BR.
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
Req No. 2673BR
Job Title SENIOR PROCESS ENGINEER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an opening for a Senior Process Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The GSS Process Controls team is providing support for the Best Practice community and the sites implementing these BPs. A dedicated engineering position within GSS has been created to collaborate with the authors of best practices that have controls content, to engineer and test these configurations on the various platforms involved prior to their deployment . The successful candidate will collaborate with the Process Supply Teams and the business areas, and make use of the existing test equipment. He/she may also be expected to go to site and assist in the installation and commissioning of the code. It is expected that this engineer will be, or become versed in the DCS platforms utilized, thorough in the design and testing, and a good communicator with the documentation and training of the changes. Features of this position are as follows:
• Promote execution of best practice by having the engineering work implemented, and rigorously tested such that site engineers can include these during outages. Documenting these changes and features and training the site staff is also expected.
• Contribute new ideas to the Productivity and Best Practice communities. This position is well suited to initiate new ideas on reliability and productivity and be in a position to also bring these to fruition quickly
• Work with the GSS Team Leads, GEO Technology Managers, Process Engineering Team Leads, the appropriate Business asset managers to drive many of the best practices and productivity into the product line.
• Provide support to resolving other system systemic issues. To work on other issues off-line in identifying system wide systemic problems and engineering solutions. The engineer would also manage the implementation of these fixes.
The successful candidate should be versed in ABB Bailey and APACS control systems, and fully engaged in the Safety program. He/she should have good communication skills and work well in an collaborative environment. This position places a premium of organizational and documentation skills. The successful candidate shall be self motivated and capable of being self directed. A BS in one of the major engineering fields is required, with at least eight years of experience preferable.
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 #2673BR. 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
Req No. 2121BR
Job Title GO Tech Support Specialist-Trailer Rehab.
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a GO Tech Support Specialist-Trailer Rehab(North America) to be based at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
This position involves working closely with our outside trailer rehabilitation vendors and maintenance shops to improve the overall condition of our liquid trailer fleet. This includes monitoring of the vendors for quality assurance, cost containment and adherence to Air Products requirements. In addition, develop a cost study on life cycle of unit and determine a replacement strategy program. Work with the Fleet Engineer on new trailer design to determine the best path forward for new equipment into the fleet; this includes inspection during the manufacturing of new trailers.
This position reports to the Fleet Maintenance Manager and works directly with the Fleet Support Trailer Coordinator, Fleet Maintenance Specialist (Power), Fleet Engineer, Warranty Coordinator and Fleet Maintenance Support Specialists.
The GO Fleet Management Group is responsible for planning, organizing, training, and controlling the selection, purchase, administration, and maintenance of vehicles and shop equipment in the United States and Canada to provide safe and cost efficient transportation for company products.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Administer the trailer rehab process for atmospheric and LHY trailers.
2. Assist in reducing trailer maintenance costs and improve reliability and performance - by providing technical advice and providing recommendations on trailer specifications (new and rehab).
3. Develop and implement a replacement program for all liquid trailers. This will be achieved by a cost study to determine replacement strategy.
4. Develop, document and administer an Air Products requirements task list for all vendors for quality assurance.
5. Assist in documenting trailer Maintenance Information Letters (MIL’s) for distribution to maintenance team.
6. Work with the Fleet Op’s team to put a plan in place to change the current rehab process from a reactive to a proactive program.
7. Work with the current rehab website owner to update site, including fixed cost, screen layout, and report designs. Develop a training document for the website that can be used by terminal personal and vendors for process of updating site.
8. Travel to vendors and AP maintenance sites as required to assure compliance and increase knowledge of process. 30% Travel is required in this position but may be increased during training period or heavy rehab demand.
9. Monitor rehab/major repair authorization to ensure correct pricing, prevention of overcharges, or unnecessary work, identification of warranty information for manufacturer’s assistance in failure analysis.
10. Improve the effectiveness of the work team by sharing knowledge learned and assist others in making recommendations to improve processes.
11. Coordinate with the Fleet Engineer on new trailer inspections at vendors during the build process. This is to assure quality before units leave the vendor.
12. Continuously improve the rehab process to reduce overall maintenance costs.
13. Work with the Fleet Support Coordinator Trailer to understand billing and project costs allocation to help improve the rehab decision making process.
14. Share knowledge with the Fleet Operations team to that may improve the bulk trailer retest program.
Qualifications/Requirements:
10+ years of fleet maintenance experience involving cryogenic vehicles. A self-starter with very strong teamwork, communication and organization skills. Proficient computer skills and use of Microsoft applications and SAP. A passion for continuous improvement. Strong troubleshooting skills. Ability to work closely with the terminal vehicle maintenance, logistics, and members of the Fleet Operations team.
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 #2121BR. 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
Req No. 2026BR
Job Title Instrument Designer
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Non-Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an Instrument Designer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
This is a position in the Global Operations Organization of Air Products and Chemicals within the Process Controls Group. The designers in this team predominately provide design support to plant analyzer retrofits and projects. Additionally support is provided for control system platform additions, and cabinet designs.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
•Physicals: For ASU plants, based on Intergraph designed piping plans and isometric details, instrument specifications and flow sheet data, the understanding of all applicable Design Engineering Standards with regards to tubing, fittings mounting requirements and construction specifications. The ability to do material take-offs for a bill of material. The ability to produce 3D instrument location drawings using Microstation software. The basic knowledge of process conditions and the ability to apply it to location of instrumentation and hookup drawings.
•* Hookups: The ability to develop detailed installation drawings for tubing of instruments including developing a comprehensive bill of material for all of the components required for the individual installations. The drawings are developed based on a solid understanding of process requirements and proper material selection for process and environmental criteria coupled with information derived from P & ID's., instrument specifications and Design Engineering Standards.
•* Mounting Details: The ability to develop detailed installation drawings for mounting and installing instruments including developing a comprehensive bill of material for all of the components required for the individual installations.
•* Control Panel: The knowledge and understanding of all applicable APCI standards pertaining to wiring, fabrication, painting, AC control devices and instrumentation contained in control panels. To understand basic electrical and electronic fundamentals of control. To understand AC and DC power requirements. The ability to communicate information effectively to panel vendor shops.
•* Loop Design: The ability to develop detailed d.c. control circuit point-to-point interconnecting wiring drawings to support the fabrication of control panels. This application requires a basic understanding of electrical and electronic control fundamentals along with the ability to derive point-to-point wiring information from electrical wiring diagrams or Cable Database termination schedules.
•* Analyzer Panel Design: The ability to understand UHP requirements such as cleaning procedures, welding procedures, VCR fitting technology, special valving requirements and purification technology. Understand chromatograph technology and apply it when necessary. Understand the most recent analyzer systems designed by Operations and apply it to non-operation plants. To be aware of calibration gas requirements and new manifold-regulator technology as well as the ability to specify the requirements.
•* Instrument Air Systems: The ability to design a complete instrument air system based on the supply requirements of all in-line and off-line instrumentation. To understand pressure regulating requirements and operational procedures for isolation.
•* Chemical Plant Design: The ability to design instrument location drawings and hookups as described in the "Physicals/hookups" section in corrosive, liquid and condensable gas services. The knowledge of all special chemical standards and safety requirements. The basic understanding of chemical plant instrumentation.
•* Hazardous Plant Design: The ability to design instrument location drawings and hookups as described in the "Physicals/Hookups" section in Hazardous and Classified areas. Knowledge of the NFPA 496 code is required for purging requirements. Requirements for control panel/analyzer panel electrical devices in these areas.
•* Gas Purification Design: The knowledge of gas purifier panels and the ability to apply it to UHP analytical calibration gas systems.
•* Bills of Material: The ability to develop bills of material or purchase of equipment required to support the construction of projects. Bills of material are developed from physical drawings and standard details requiring a comprehensive knowledge of materials and construction practices.
Additional skills include but are not limited to:
E Interface, Estimating, Forecasting/Statusing, Cross Functional (Instrumentation/ Electrical Design), and Field Experience
OTHER SKILLS: A high school diploma/equivalent with 1-2 yrs min exp.
•Communication (all formats), Presentation Skills, Application and Productivity
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 #2026BR. 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 None
Req No. 1934BR
Job Title MAINTENANCE SUPPORT MANAGER
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Maintenance Support Manager at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The basic function of the Maintenance Support Manager is to provide necessary leadership and technical support, for all assigned facilities throughout the Eastern US Region, in a manner which will continuously improve Safety, equipment integrity, reliability, cost and on-stream factors. This position provides active maintenance management, leadership, direction and support for all the Eastern US Air Seperation, Smart Hydrogen, Hydrogen & CO, Helium, Generated Gases and Chemicals facility’s to minimize costs while satisfying business justified reliability objectives and corporate EH&S goals.
This position is responsible for developing and implementing cost effective common systems on a region wide basis to ensure consistent application of global engineering standards, maintenance best practices, maintenance training, computerized maintenance management systems, and work processes. Effective utilization of human resources within the engineering, supervisory, technician, and maintenance crafts across the organization is a prime responsibility.
The incumbent has to work closely with senior operations line management and engineering leadership to ensure alignment with business objectives and effective coordination of engineering resources.
In addition to providing Maintenance Leadership, this position is jointly responsible with Plant & Line Management for the development, administration and control of the Maintenance routine expense and major maintenance budgets across the Region. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a continuous review of costs and for review and approval of all Major Maintenance funds.
B.S. degree in an engineering discipline, preferred, but not required. Minimum of 10+ years in maintenance, engineering and/or operations management roles is desired - up to 50% travel.
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 #1934BR. 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
Req No. 1486BR
Job Title Plant Process Engineer
Employment Status Full Time
Employment Type Exempt
Country United States
Location US-PA-Allentown
Organization US - Global Operations
Job Description and Qualifications Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a Plant Process Engineer at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
This is a ladder position and assignments can be configured to match the background of the successful candidate. Performance Materials has identified more than $25MM/yr in potential productivity improvements that require Chemical and Industrial Engineering expertise. The work is widely varied and flexibility to and by candidates is a must.
The successful candidate will perform Plant Process Engineering and productivity improvement for the Performance Materials Growth Platform Division (PMGP). This position will support various work for the 11 PMGP facilities or ongoing acquisitions. Key PMGP technologies include epoxies, polyurethane chemicals, ethoxylations, acetylenics, and specialty amines. Periods of travel (including possible international travel) are required averaging as much as one week per month or if mutually agreed more than one week per month.
The position will report to the Plant Process Engineering organization that has consistently delivered more than $20MM/yr in productivity benefits to the fast growing and highly profitable Performance Materials Growth Platform.
Primary responsibilities of the position may include:
1. Identify productivity improvement opportunities. Areas of emphasis include: manufacturing cost reduction, capacity improvements/cycle time reductions, supply chain flow and cost improvement, waste handling and reduction, raw materials, utilities consumption/cost/supply and production process reliability.
2. Conduct process engineering evaluation of production unit operations and facility utilities, screen options, investigate and identify process bottlenecks and constraints, map system capability and rank solutions with necessary cost-benefit analyses.
3. Identify, develop and design improved operating and control strategies to achieve productivity targets. Develop tracking programs and metrics for plant optimization and efficiency, and monitor the targets against budget/expected performance.
4. Analyze plant performance and work with the operations and supply chain team to ensure the plant operates optimally. Develop and install systems that ensure plant operators and line management understand the optimal run-point for each process to achieve efficiency targets.
5. Develop project scope, estimate project cost and benefits, develop capital expenditure authorization documents and propose appropriate execution strategy for best fit with resources and benefits case. Execute productivity projects with small Global Operations teams.
6. Work with the facility operations staff and line management to identify, communicate and transfer best operating facility practices. Use idea generation methods , engage the operations team in opportunity identifications and screen opportunities for implementation. Support and execute Global Operations plant productivity assessments.
7. Provide support for the facility process safety activities through implementation of management of change associated with asset management projects , operating plant hazard review revalidation, execution of project hazards reviews, completing ophr action items, and support of environmental permitting.
8. Provide process-engineering consultation and support to the site’s Production organization to help troubleshoot and resolve process operating problems. Assist operations to resolve product quality, reliability and operability issues.
9. Use Lean and/or Continuous Improvement methods to facilitate improvements.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
3 or more years of process engineering or chemical plant engineering experience.
Beneficial Experience/Skills:
Knowledge of chemical operations, preferably chemical engineering aplications involving batch operations including reaction, distillation, solids handling, heat exchange, utilities, process control and automation is a plus.
Alternatively, knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques in packaged chemical production operations (i.e., Industrial Engineering applications to batch Chemical Plants)
Able to work in a hands-on environment in an operating plant.
Able to work in groups, interacting with commercial people, plant operators , maintenance, production engineers, plant supervision and line management
Prior experience conducting process plant optimization.
Prior experience working in a specialty materials plant or any APCI operating plant
Exposure to cost estimation, project engineering and project development
Familiarity using process safety tools and risk analysis
Experience with process modeling a plus.
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 # 1486BR.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
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