Senior Principal Electrical engineer at Air Products in Chertsey, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design review

electrical design

project leadership

safety evaluation

technical coaching

operations support

Review designs or technical documentation developed by external engineering companies/vendors, ensuring that they meet Air Products requirements for safety, operability and reliability
Collaborate with local plant operations and business areas to identify strategies for executing modifications whilst maintaining business continuity
Optimise and develop work processes to enable effective electrical support to the project portfolio
Work with the Air Products engineering organization to provide operations input for new proposals
Work closely with the various technical disciplines: Controls, machinery, process safety etc, to ensure accurate transfer of information and to manage technical changes during the design process
Provide senior technical support for Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), commissioning, startup and performance testing
Identify and prioritise the key electrical deliverables for the above projects, ensuring achievable timescales and estimates are defined
Provide technical supervision and coaching to junior electrical engineers to support their development and growth
Produce, with the assistance of the electrical engineers, the electrical deliverables including; estimates and execution strategies, ensuring these are generated to a high standard and ensure that scope changes/creep/deviations are managed and formally documented and agreed. Drive on time/ budget delivery of electrical technical engineering support to projects, prioritising as required.
Provide electrical project leadership, working with the plant project organisation and business areas to develop clearly defined technical scopes and execution strategies for a range of operations projects in Air Separation, HYCO and Generated Gases
Participate in the electrical safety evaluations for plant modifications

Requirements

communication

travel

technical approval

adaptability

plant experience

electrical engineering

Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
Ability to travel on an occasional basis to support site/project activities
Technical approval of electrical documentation
Manage competing priorities with the ability to adapt
The ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a technical team.
Experience working in an operations environment with onsite plant experience and a practical ‘hands-on’ approach.
A high level of technical expertise ideally suited to someone with a electrical engineering or related degree with 10+ years relevant technical experience.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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.

Culture + Values

“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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Industrial Gas Plant Support and Services

Services overview

Careers at Air Products

Role

Description

design review

electrical design

project leadership

safety evaluation

technical coaching

operations support

Review designs or technical documentation developed by external engineering companies/vendors, ensuring that they meet Air Products requirements for safety, operability and reliability
Collaborate with local plant operations and business areas to identify strategies for executing modifications whilst maintaining business continuity
Optimise and develop work processes to enable effective electrical support to the project portfolio
Work with the Air Products engineering organization to provide operations input for new proposals
Work closely with the various technical disciplines: Controls, machinery, process safety etc, to ensure accurate transfer of information and to manage technical changes during the design process
Provide senior technical support for Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), commissioning, startup and performance testing
Identify and prioritise the key electrical deliverables for the above projects, ensuring achievable timescales and estimates are defined
Provide technical supervision and coaching to junior electrical engineers to support their development and growth
Produce, with the assistance of the electrical engineers, the electrical deliverables including; estimates and execution strategies, ensuring these are generated to a high standard and ensure that scope changes/creep/deviations are managed and formally documented and agreed. Drive on time/ budget delivery of electrical technical engineering support to projects, prioritising as required.
Provide electrical project leadership, working with the plant project organisation and business areas to develop clearly defined technical scopes and execution strategies for a range of operations projects in Air Separation, HYCO and Generated Gases
Participate in the electrical safety evaluations for plant modifications

Requirements

communication

travel

technical approval

adaptability

plant experience

electrical engineering

Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
Ability to travel on an occasional basis to support site/project activities
Technical approval of electrical documentation
Manage competing priorities with the ability to adapt
The ability to work both unsupervised and as part of a technical team.
Experience working in an operations environment with onsite plant experience and a practical ‘hands-on’ approach.
A high level of technical expertise ideally suited to someone with a electrical engineering or related degree with 10+ years relevant technical experience.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

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.

Culture + Values

“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.

Environment + Sustainability

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.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

Articles

Industrial Gas Plant Support and Services

Services overview

Careers at Air Products