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 HYDROGEN ENERGY SOLUTIONS (HES) OPERATIONS ENGINEER at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The H2 Fuel Station product lines are at a critical stage of introducing new technology to a highly demanding market. Hydrogen Fuel Stations are complex systems that have a direct, almost retail, customer interface at the dispenser. An Engineering/Operations Support person is required to help manage the successful roll-out of new stations and the successful and safe operation of existing stations. Automobile Companies and Material Handling Warehouses are the bulk of our customers.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for Global Operations support of Hydrogen Fuel Stations. This person will provide day to day technical direction and support to Fueler Technicians and work with them to support startup activities and troubleshooting of existing systems.
Principal Job Responsibilities:
- Safety
Responsible for safe operation of all stations
Participate in ORI’s, HAZOP’s, & Safety Incident Investigations
Responsible to ensure e-MOC process is followed.
- Process Control Engineering
Process Control System ownership of all projects
In-depth knowledge of local and APCI Electrical Engineering Practices
On-site System Start-up and Commissioning of Process Control Equipment
Electrical Design and site review of local codes
Design Optimization.
- Troubleshooting of Electrical and Mechanical problems
Supporting Customers
Supporting 12 North America based Fueler Technicians
Supporting Europe & Asia as required.
- Tracking Reliability of Equipment
Root Cause Analysis of Equipment Failures
Tracking Mean Time Between Failure
Identifying Areas for Equipment Improvement.
- Tracking and Controlling Maintenance Expense
Review Routine Preventive Maintenance Tasks
Reduce number of trips to site
Support Temporary Hydrogen Fueling Requirements
Coordination of Equipment Delivery.
- Communication
Build relationships with each customer
Provide Fuel Station Training
Gather and Provide Fuel Data to customers and Product Team as required
Complete required reports for GO/GEO and Business Area
Keep standards, manuals and procedures current.
Skills:
• Good organizational & interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and lead people
• Capable and effective communicator
• Ability to build good rapport and working relationships with customers
• Professionally represent Air Products in front of customers and the public
• Capable of working well within the larger Hydrogen Energy Systems Team
• “Hands-on” capability
• Good technical skills, particularly in instrumentation/controls
• PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) program development and troubleshooting
• Over the phone, and field control system troubleshooting
• Comfortable with new technology.
Experience:
- Should have at least 5-10 years experience in industrial gas equipment support roles
- The position is technical in nature and requires operating experience with small High Pressure compression equipment and controls
- An Engineering Degree is preferred, but not required
- Instrumentation and controls experience is required
- Previous experience with hydrogen is helpful.
Travel:
Travel is expected to be frequent (>50%) within the United States. Occasional travel to other fuel stations around the world is expected.
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 2011, Air Products had revenues of $10.1 billion, operations in over 40 countries, and 18,900 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 #8938BR. 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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