Project Engineer (Pasadena, Tx)

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opportunity for a Project Engineer located at our facility in Pasadena, TX.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer
• Ensure all projects receive adequate hazard and safety reviews and that all recommendations are completed in a timely manner
• Understand quality standards as outlined by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc
• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs
• Maintain projects on budget and schedule
• Develop estimates, funding request documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects
• Manage Project Safety
• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and projects within plant outages) and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources in West Gulf Coast Region
• Provide field supervision / support during project execution
• Gain a basic understanding of the operating plant environment, process and equipment

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages
• Report all incidents immediately
• Attend and contribute to monthly Team Safety Meetings
• Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with all crafts
• Ensure all contractors on site for project execution have submitted an Emergency Action Plan prior to mobilization
• Complete short-term contractor safety audit forms daily during execution of project
• Clearly communicate safety goals – 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids
• Complete JSA reviews and fill out JSA Review form daily during execution of project
• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations teams prior to start of project execution
• Participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process with the operations team
• Confirm contractor is aware of and follows all Air Products Safety and Engineering Standards Air Products Internal Use Only

PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

• Ability to work without close supervision
• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts
• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines
• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business area persons
• Accepts direction, constructive feedback, and supervision
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations
• Ability to demonstrate and perform efficiently and reliably all categories of this document
• Ability to work within and promote a teamwork philosophy

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND CONDUCT:

• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Pass Criminal background investigation. Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., its staff, management and participating onsite affiliates
• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors and management
• Prioritize “Zero is achievable” safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others and the environment
• Able to achieve various State mandated certifications (TWIC, OSHA, etc.) and other requirements as may be deemed necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• 3-10 years’ experience in a related field
• Technical degree (Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
• Ability to travel 25-40% of the time depending on assigned workload – WGC region includes all Air Products operating facilities in TX, OK, KS
• Organizational credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process
• Strong organizational and planning skills Strong leadership abilities
• Manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, or capital projects experience
• Self-motivated and willingness to learn

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.
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43041BR

Full Time

Global Industrial Gases

Industrial Gases Americas

North America

United States