AirProducts
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Wichita,
KS
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Plant Process Engineer at its facility in Wichita, KS.
This is a local plant leadership position in Plant Process Engineering to support ongoing business and manufacturing asset improvement activities through the application of process engineering and leadership skills. Activities include primary coordination and/or execution in these areas:
* Productivity improvements, EH&S efforts and product mix changes outside normal/historical operating capabilities other than new product introductions.
* Significant changes in operations and optimization
* Troubleshooting needs that require significant technical input
* Responsibility for technical efficacy of all physical changes to the plant including management of change and capital projects as related to these activities.
* Calculation and make good for benefits of proposed enhancements.
* Support of Process Safety and Environmental issues as necessary and primary coordination of Process Engineering issues related to OSHA PSM.
The Wichita site and a multipurpose specialty chemical batch production facility supporting the Performance Materials Division including Polyurethane Additives, Epoxies and Specialty Amines. The facility is at capacity in most assets and product lines, growing rapidly and adding new products routinely even after the recent economic downturn. While this position will primarily be concerned with Wichita, support of other sites and periods of travel (including possible international travel) are probable especially in later years of the assignment. This position may also require supervisory skills in the future for mentoring and development of less experienced engineers.
The position will report to the centralized Performance Materials Plant Process Engineering organization supporting Global Operations. The incumbent will also have a strong dotted line reporting relationship to the Plant Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering preferred.
2. 10-15 years of industrial experience preferred.
3. Experience with Batch Processing, specialty chemicals and/or amines is a plus.
Other Qualifications:
1. Ability to work in a hands-on environment in an operating plant.
2. Ability to work in groups, interacting with plant operators and engineers.
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services. Founded in 1940, Air Products has built leading positions in key growth markets such as semiconductor materials, refinery hydrogen, home healthcare services, natural gas liquefaction, and advanced coatings and adhesives. The company is recognized for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Air Products has annual revenues of over $10 billion, operations in more than 40 countries, and 21,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.
To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link - Visit our Career Center. You can apply specifically to Job Req #3040BR.
If you are a current Air Products employee, please apply via APOnline by clicking on Online Applications, then selecting Career Center.
We thank 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.
Air Products is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V) where diversity matters.
Type of Relocation Benefits Provided Domestic
Wichita, KS
Wichita, Kansas
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