Commissioning & Startup Engineer
Air Products
Deliver commissioning & startup support for industrial gas plants, ensuring safety and operation.
21 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Allentown, PA
Field
Company Size
24,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Equipment Sales & Plant Support
Operation and Maintenance
Technical Services
Cold Box Design and Repair
Capital Projects, Repairs, Expansions, and Upgrades
Control System Upgrades and Support
Spare Parts and Inventory Control
Operator Training
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
commissioning
startup
safety
documentation
training
asset performance
- Provide Commissioning leadership in supporting / leading investigations and Root Cause Analysis to identify & implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Ensure Air Products standards, global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met.
- Support the training of the Operations team through plant commissioning, startup, and normal operation.
- Developing work processes and strategies for commissioning and start-up activities.
- Support all aspects of plant operations, DCS and field, to effectively operate the technologies supported to meet the customer’s satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of product supply while in compliance of contractual requirements.
- Provide Commissioning & Startup support and safety leadership for FCNs/ MOCs, OPHRs, and other safety related initiatives to drive process safety compliance.
- Transfer of projects from Commissioning to Operations – completion of project-specific documentation, P&IDs, lessons learned, and project close-out report.
- Provide Commissioning and Startup support in complying with the Completions Tool deliverables.
- Support the site commissioning team Operations is maintaining accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives during the commissioning and startup phase.
- Support training of the site operations team to operate the facility insuring Environmental and Regulatory requirements are not exceeded.
- Participate in technical reviews, equipment design, installation, operation, and optimizations (productivity) of equipment & systems including validations, Mechanical Integrity, and Management of Change along with procedures development & implementations.
- Provide Commissioning support for turnarounds as requested.
- Provide expertise by supporting the site Commissioning Manager for operating plants and ensuring that the equipment has been installed, operated, and maintained correctly.
- Ensure the safety of all site personnel by utilizing the Air Products Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc. The position provides commissioning and startup support for organizing, executing, and auditing the safety systems, to build the Air Products safety culture into the site organizations being supported.
- Lead the commissioning team in the commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
- Provides Commissioning leadership to drive asset performance which includes, troubleshooting, plant efficiency, process safety, equipment reliability, and advanced controls initiatives.
- Assist in the resolution of installation issues, procedures, and methods by working with Engineering and Operations.
- Support planning activities for projects in the region; this may also include collaboration with other Commissioning and Startup teams globally.
- Support the facilitation of operational excellence and customer satisfaction via operations productivity, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the commission and startup phase.
- Provide Commissioning and Startup support for the completion of the Pre-Safety and Startup reviews (PSSR).
- Provide Commissioning & Startup support to the Operations organizations in order to effectively operate the Hydrogen (SMR / POx), ASU, HYCO, Gasification, Utilities and Ammonia facilities in Region to meet the customer’s satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of product supply while in compliance of contractual requirements.
What you bring
commissioning
rotating equipment
bachelor's
7 years
leadership
process safety
- Demonstrated ability to operate, commission, startup, troubleshoot, assess, and resolve various plant related issues, preferably in Industrial Gas facilities.
- Demonstrated operations and technical skills.
- Ability to climb ladders and lift fifty pounds.
- Field construction and commissioning/ start-up experience desired.
- Strong background in commissioning/ start-up and operation of rotating equipment
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred but not required.
- Ability to read P&IDs, isometrics, interpret design curves of field machinery & function checking of field equipment.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Strong background in all aspects of operating facilities including machinery, instrumentation and controls, electrical, mechanical systems, and advanced controls across multiple technologies.
- Experience and knowledge in the technology, design, and operation of Air Separation, Hydrogen (SMR / POx), HYCO, Gasification, Electrolysis, Utilities & Ammonia process systems preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in an Engineering or Operations role and, 3 years of experience in a commissioning support role.
- Possess strong leadership skills to drive both internal and external teams to their highest performance.
- Ability to read P&ID's, isometrics, interpret design curves of field machinery and function testing/ validation of field equipment.
- Knowledgeable in process safety, health, and local environmental requirements.
- Adoption assistance
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
- 401k with 100% vested company core and match
- Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
- Many more supplemental benefits available
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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Company
Overview
- Founded over 80 years ago, Air Products has become a global leader in industrial gases and related technologies.
- The company delivers essential gases for industries like manufacturing, healthcare, and energy, powering progress worldwide.
- Air Products specializes in the design and development of cutting-edge gas production and distribution systems.
- With a footprint spanning across the globe, the company serves industries such as energy, chemicals, and manufacturing.
- Air Products has a history of innovation, including the pioneering of gas separation technology and on-site production solutions.
- Typical projects include large-scale hydrogen production facilities, air separation units, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants.
- In recent years, Air Products has been a key player in the transition to cleaner energy solutions, including hydrogen production.
- The company also works on vital infrastructure projects, including water treatment and refining, using its gas technology.
- “Belong and matter.”
- “Our purpose is to bring people together to collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges.”
- Culture designed to include and nurture at every level, bringing people together based on their talent, ideas and passion.
- Global Peer‑to‑Peer Recognition program to instantly and visibly recognize contributions.
- Flexible work arrangements for employees to manage when and where they most effectively get their work done.
- Global Health & Wellness team offering physical activity, mental health awareness programs, healthy food choices and periodic health screenings.
ESG Rating A
MSCI ESG Score
Recognized with the highest rating for carbon management and net-zero commitment.
86M Tons CO₂ Avoided
Customer Emission Savings
Industrial gases and technologies enabled customers to avoid significant CO₂ emissions in 2022.
$15B Investment
Clean Energy Transition
Allocated significant funds to support global energy transition projects through 2027.
250M-500M Tons CO₂ Avoided
Hydrogen Impact
Expected reduction in carbon emissions from company's hydrogen projects over their lifetimes.
- Committed to reach net‑zero emissions from operations by 2050.
- Reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 CO₂e emissions intensity by 33% by 2030.
- Quadruple renewable electricity used in production by 2030.
- Develop water management plans at facilities in water-stressed areas by 2026 and implement by 2030.
- Avoided over 2 million metric tons CO₂ at facilities since 2015 through efficiency.
55% College Hires
Diverse Talent Acquired
55% of college hires in 2019 were from diverse backgrounds, showcasing a commitment to inclusive recruitment practices.
28% Female Representation
Global Target
A global goal of achieving 28% female representation in professional and managerial roles by 2025 reflects a strong focus on gender diversity.
30% Minority Representation
US Diversity Goal
Targeting 30% minority representation in professional and managerial roles in the U.S. by 2025, with a baseline of 17% in 2023, underscores a clear commitment to advancing underrepresented groups.
Perfect Score
LGBTQ+ Equality
Achieved a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index in 2022, demonstrating leadership in LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts.
Ranked #4
America’s Best Employers
Named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity in 2023, ranking #4 overall and #1 in its industry, highlighting exceptional commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces.
- Formed a global Inclusion Network through Employee Resource Groups (AERO, BERG, EDGE, Enable, Fulcrum, HOLA, ISERO, MEERG, NextGen, Spectrum, UDAAN, Veterans Network, WSN).
- Offered a Leadership Development Program for Diverse Talent featuring inclusive leadership modules and unconscious bias training.
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