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CRYOGENIC PLANT PROCESS ENGINEER

AirProducts  - LaPorte, TX
Thursday, May 26, 2011

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Cryogenic Plant Process Engineer for its LaPorte, TX facility.

The successful candidate will provide plant process engineering support the Houston Area ASU's, and work closely with the operating staff at the plants, technical resources in Allentown, as well as the TGEE and Merchant commercial teams.

Primary responsibilities include:
- Providing plant/process technical support to maintain safe, reliable and efficient plant operations for our LaPorte and Baytown ASU facilities.
- Monitoring plant performance, and work with the site teams to make changes to operating conditions aimed at increasing production, improving reliability, or improving plant efficiency.
- Developing and driving plant productivity improvements to meet financial targets.
- Supporting controls and advanced controls functions to achieve consistent and optimum plant performance.
- Providing process safety support, including technical and safety reviews for eMOC’s, OPHR’s, and RCA investigations.
- Providing effective interfaces with GO/GEO technical functions and GO and Commercial Mgrs.
- Supporting the OSC, CSC, and Product Management teams to implement operating strategies to optimize product sourcing.
- Supporting CI Sigma, Stable Ops, and Plant Assessment activities to leverage improvement projects.
- Supporting the successful startup of the new LaPorte D Plant in fall 2011.

Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
- 3 or more years experience in either Operations or Engineering in a technical support or design role.

Other Qualifications:
- Technical knowledge and experience with Air Separation equipment, controls and processes preferred.
- Desire for hands-on engineering experience in a plant operating environment.
- Strong analytical skills to evaluate problems and opportunities.
- Effective interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills to interface with plant operators, engineers and management teams.

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. In fiscal 2010, Air Products had revenues of $9 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,300 employees around the globe. For more information, visit www.airproducts.com.

Air Products offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays/vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement plans.

To apply for this position, please visit the Air Products Career Center at www.airproducts.com/careers. Click on the link – Search job openings from the left navigation bar. You can apply specifically to Job Req #5926BR.

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

LaPorte, TX

LaPorte, Texas



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