HYDROGEN FOR MOBILITY SENIOR OPERATIONS ENGINEER

Company: Air Products
Location: Newport Beach
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description and QualificationsAir Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for an Operational Excellence Senior Engineer to support the Hydrogen for Mobility (H2fM) business area.The H2fM team is focused on providing global solutions to meet the growing need for green and sustainable alternative fuels, particularly hydrogen. The primary focus of the team is provide hydrogen fuel and fueling solutions for a variety of markets, including all aspects of the related supply infrastructure such as production, transportation and processing.The Operational Excellence H2fM Engineer is responsible for providing a broad range of technical support for the global Operations, Engineering and Commercial teams. The intent of this global role is to provide leadership to successfully deploy hydrogen fueling stations by demonstrating technical and work process knowledge and expertise. Equipment supported is a combination of Product based solutions for low cost, but also engineer-to-order systems to meet the developmental needs of our customers.The H2fM Engineer is responsible for identification, development, analysis, and implementation of solutions to improve operations of these hydrogen systems while sharing knowledge and experience among sites globally. The role also provides feedback and findings to improve design practices and internal/external standards. The Engineer will support the operating plants, transportation assets, and fueling systems by facilitating the deployment of improvements via safety and reliability improvement initiatives, Best Practices, procedures, and training.The position requires an individual with broad based technical abilities, an ability to influence and collaborate with others, and a basic financial understanding of the business. Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills are critical to the position. The engineer also serves as a focal point for interface with other functional experts that assist with specific areas of expertise that benefit the H2fM business.Responsibilities of the position include:* Ensure reliable operations across H2fM sites, meeting our reliability targets, while achieving the lowest total cost of ownership. Develop key performance indicators for operations.* Assist with developing communication and data gathering tools to track and improve reliability and system operation.* Develop tools to track operating costs and provide operating cost feedback to the commercial teams during proposal development.* Provide technical input to the global Operations teams regarding hydrogen fueling station equipment and operation* Prioritize and direct the implementation of reliability improvement initiatives, working in conjunction with our Operations, Business, and the Engineering teams.* Maintain and support a global system (Event Management) for collecting, investigating, performing root cause analysis and tracking resolution of all incidents resulting in plant shutdowns within our Operations organization.* Working with maintenance and inspection personnel to ensure that the mechanical integrity program (MI) and preventive maintenance program (PM) are serving their intended purpose.* Investigate and develop Best Practices to systematically address issues and to perpetuate them globally to support Regional Operations teams.* Drive a consistent safety culture across all global regions supporting H2fM activities and growth initiatives. Assist with MOC approval.* Provide training to growing Operations teams* Assist planning and support startup and commissioning activities.* Work closely with commercial teams and external customers.Preferred Qualifications:* A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical preferred) with a minimum of 5 years in maintenance, engineering and/or operations roles is desired.* The role will work with all technologies supporting H2fM. Experience with hydrogen is desired, particularly with compression, storage, transportation and dispensing equipment.* Working knowledge of Process Control systems including PLC's, programming, data monitoring/gathering systems, and wiring diagrams.* Understanding the importance of designing, building and operating safe systems. Basic knowledge and understanding of basic safety work processes such as HAZOP's and MOC's is desired.* Proficient with CI tools (ACE, Mapping, Mistake Proofing, FMEA)* Possess the ability to work independently as well as to lead and participate on cross-functional teams.* Able to handle multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.* Flexibility to adapt to constantly evolving priorities of a high growth and developmental business.* Willing to travel globally, mostly to operating sites. Typical expected travel is 30%.At Air Products, we work in an environment where 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.Air Products thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.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.Req No.30594BREmployment StatusFull TimeOrganizationGlobal Technical Excellence & India Gases Business Sector / DivisionOperational Excellence RegionNorth AmericaCountryUnited States

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