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AirProducts
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Allentown,
PA
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL ENGINEER in our Instrumentation and Equipment Technology (IET) Center at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Instrumentation and Equipment Technology Center plays a key role in the development of new technology offerings through the design and fabrication of novel process equipment and controls. This center combines multiple design, engineering, and fabrication disciplines to quickly move first of their kind process systems from initial concept to full operation.
The Principal Mechanical Engineer supports system genesis by providing process design, pressure equipment design, and project execution leadership. The position reports to the Center Engineering Supervisor and will typically manage multiple projects in parallel with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. The successful candidate will have a proven track-record of achieving measurable results with strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides solutions to complex process and pressure equipment design challenges
• Leads the design of new processes through the development of detailed Process and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Prepares project proposals that include a scope description, a cost estimate, concept drawings, and a schedule.
• Designs Pressure Equipment (Vessels and Piping). Includes stress analysis at extreme temperatures and pressures.
• Manages project execution through engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and startup.Prepares written status updates that include progress to date, spending to date, and a forecast. Actively communicates the impact of scope change on project cost and schedule.
• Ensures safe design and operation of new systems through leadership of Process Hazards reviews and definition of Safety Interlock requirements
• Provides guidance and training for junior team members
• Sizes and specifies pressure relief valves and rupture disks
• Specifies process heat exchangers, pumps, heaters, and coolers
• Specifies Process Instruments and Controls including automatic control valves, manual control valves, flow meters, flow controllers, pressure transmitters, level transmitters
• Completes fluid system pressure drop and heat transfer calculations
• Actively collaborates with internal Mechanical and Electrical fabrication technicians / third party resources.
• Develops Engineering Tools for process equipment design
• Contributes to the Continuous Improvement Process.
• Develops 2D and 3D CAD drawings
BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ten to fifteen years of pressure equipment design, process design and Project Management experience.
• Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSME preferred) with a background in stress analysis, process design, fluid flow, heat transfer, instrumentation, and controls.
• Working & practical knowledge of ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel and Piping codes
• Knowledge of welding processes and procedures
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple high priority deliverables in parallel
• Expert use of COMPRESS software for pressure vessel design calculations
• Working knowledge of SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software
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.
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 #6588BR. 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
Allentown, PA
Allentown, Pennsylvania
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