Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
The Plant Engineer will own the engineering and operations effort to provide safe, reliable, quality, cost effective products to the customers. This role is designed for a strong technical operational engineer that will be supporting our Bayou Cogen and Utilities Plants. Technologies you will be supporting are Cogen, Steam Production (Boilers), Water Treatment (Clarifiers & Demineralization Units), Steam Turbines and Motor driven equipment.
The Plant Engineer will own the engineering and operations effort to provide safe, reliable, quality, cost effective products to the customers. This role is designed for a strong technical operational engineer that will be supporting our Bayou Cogen and Utilities Plants. Technologies you will be supporting are Cogen, Steam Production (Boilers), Water Treatment (Clarifiers & Demineralization Units), Steam Turbines and Motor driven equipment.
Supports safe and reliable operation and maintenance of the Cogen and Utilities Plants, including IMS requirements, Responsible Care, improvement programs, and development of the skills/competencies of personnel
Supports Plant Manager in operating the facility in compliance with all governmental regulations and Air Liquide policies
Works to achieve "Zero Accidents" by taking a leadership role in safety. Meets or exceeds company safety and security standards
Strictly adheres to Management of Change procedure, performing engineering design and analysis of changes, and involving external resources as needed
Support internal and external audits
Participates in all start ups and can actively start the plant up for production
Participates in investigation of all incidents and drives corrective actions to completion.
Works on site action items from RCFA, Audits, etc.
Develops, implements, and improves standard operating procedures in operations and maintenance
Works effectively with maintenance personnel to execute/improve predictive and preventive maintenance programs
Drives improvement to reach Availability, Reliability and preventive maintenance targets for the site
Identifies and drives efficiency improvements in operations
Tracks and trends key performance indicators; takes corrective action as needed
Maintains key operating design documents; red-lines as needed when MOCs are approved, works with document control to ensure updates are accurate
Identifies and implements opportunities to reduce costs
Knowledgeable of Maximo (CMMS) for work orders, purchasing, and warehouse inventory
Fosters a positive culture and drives for optimal performance. Works closely with operations and maintenance to resolve plant issues and contributes to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Monitor production tech reading sheets, logbooks, calibration sheets, shift turnover reports, etc. to ensure compliance and develop corrective action plans for any identified issues
Work regularly with regional and corporate support groups
Team player that can effectively work within the Air Liquide organization
Supports operations manager in building positive customer relationships and proactive in resolving customer concerns
Gathers data and creates monthly production and incidents reports
Ability to be on call after hours, nights, and weekends as business needs dictate
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Are you a MATCH?
General Requirements:
Bachelor degree in Engineering required (Mechanical or Chemical discipline preferred)
4+ years of applicable experience in project engineering or operations in industrial gas or petrochemical industry
Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams and achieve results
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, PSM, OSHA regulations, EPA/TCEQ regulations, Food Safety, state and local requirements
Technical and working understanding of cryogenic distillation used in the Air Separation process preferred
Able to use MS Office; ability to learn Air Liquide software systems
Extremely organized and effective at time management.
Ability to read and red-line key operating documents
Experience with operating DCS and PLC systems
Displays mechanical, process, and electrical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot production problems
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.