HYCO Plant Process Engineer

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

Do you have a passion for safety, solving unique challenges, driving efficiency and operational excellence? Air Products seeks a Plant Process Engineer at Norco, LA facility who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership for getting results and can provide operations and turnaround support for some of our largest hydrogen plants. If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together! We offer flexible remote/onsite work accommodations;~10% domestic travel-mainly within driving distance-is required.

Air Products pioneered the "on-site" concept of producing and selling industrial gases in 1940. That ground-breaking idea not only launched our company, it launched the industrial gas industry we know today. Since then, we have built a reputation for our innovative culture, operational excellence, and dedication to safety and the environment. Today, we are an established Fortune 500 company delivering some of the largest and most complex projects in the history of Air Products and are fully engaged in finding solutions to the world's environmental and sustainability challenges.

You be part of the Americas Plant Process Engineering team within our operations organization. This team provides process engineering support while pursuing outstanding performance for the fleet of Air Products hydrogen plants. Your focus will be regional support of a mix of hydrogen plants located in the Louisiana Gulf Coast. These plants are some of the largest in our global hydrogen fleet and are a critical component to the success of the HYCO Americas Business.

• Primary contact for Plant Process Engineering support of 3-4 hydrogen plants of various production scale. Monitor and/or review their performance (e.g., efficiency, reliability) and proactively identify and troubleshoot operating issues.
• Support for plant safety, health, and environmental performance. Responsibilities include adherence to management of change (MOC) procedures, execution of project hazard reviews, engineering support for environmental compliance, and regular participation in safety programs and training.
• Identify, evaluate, and implement productivity projects that improve reliability, efficiency, costs, and/or capacity. Define work scope, generate project requests, work orders, MOC's, etc. as required to execute these projects.
• Prepare for and support efforts during plant turnarounds, including project execution, catalyst changeouts, and investigation of inspection discoveries.
• Monitor plant efficiency and proactively address variances in performance; including development and analysis of plant efficiency models and use of associated engineering tools.
• Assist in the resolution of significant reliability and maintenance issues involving unusual corrosion, steam quality concerns, fouling of heat transfer surfaces, premature catalyst degradation, and other chronic equipment and performance problems as they arise.
• As opportunities arise, the individual will be requested to provide support to other HyCO facilities within the US and Canada.

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

(benefits should be modified for Union positions)

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting day 1 of employment
• 401k plan with company contributions that vest on day 1
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

• 4 - 10+ years of experience in an engineering role providing operations engineering support and/or troubleshooting experience within an operations role.
• Experience with large scale H2 (SMR)/syngas production or other high temperature process gas facility.
• Project development and execution experience is a plus.
• A basic understanding of process-engineering-related disciplines such as process controls, process safety, and equipment/plant design.
• The ability to make balanced decisions weighing operability, reliability, capital costs, and operating costs.
• The ability to foster an environment of open communication, innovation, trust, personal, and professional growth.

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering strongly preferred; other engineering disciplines will be considered based on experience.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time, direct hire, exempt position based on-site in an industrial plant facility in Norco, LA.
• Flexible work schedules with the ability to work some days from home are available, but you will be expected to work on-site (in plants) 5 days per week as needed for plant support.
• Provide on-call support for process issues.
• Travel is required, estimated at 10% on average and is mainly within driving distance.
• Be part of a motivated, technically-skilled team with a great supportive culture and track record of support and operational excellence.

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Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas 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, visitAbout 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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