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AirProducts
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Allentown,
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Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for a LEAD MATERIALS ENGINEER at our Corporate Headquarters in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
The Materials Engineer is responsible for the reliable and safe operation of our facilities through the performance of key activities including:
- Recommending materials of construction based on process conditions including fluids handled, pressure, temperature, etc. Familiarity with materials selection for oxidizer services such as high pressure oxygen is required.
- Conducting failure analyses to determine root causes for equipment failure in service and providing material recommendations or plant operation modifications to avoid a recurrence of the failure.
- Providing materials consulting and advice to Air Products operating facilities on issues such as welding, heat treating, corrosion performance, materials properties (e.g., high temperature creep properties, low temperature toughness), etc.
- Developing and overseeing testing protocols to determine viability and limitations of materials for new and existing process applications.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Bachelor of Science Degree in Materials/Metallurgical Engineering (advanced degree preferred) with 10-15 years related experience.
- Experience in the industrial gas, power, petrochemical, or chemicals process industry is required.
- Must have a comprehensive understanding of basic corrosion and failure mechanisms.
- Must have the ability to identify microstructures and fracture morphologies of a wide variety of alloy systems and an in-depth understanding of alloy systems as related to materials of construction.
- Looking for an engineer with good verbal and written communication skills to be able to interface with engineers, plant personnel, and outside labs and consultants.
- Familiarity with the following items will also be a plus:
- ASME, ASTM, and API standards and codes
- Materials use publications by organizations such as NACE, MTI, and CGA
- Risk based inspection and fitness for service methodologies
- Continuous Improvement (CI) or other similar methodology
- Oxidizer safety and related applications
- Non-destructive test methods
- Properties and use of elastomers and plastics
Approximately 10% travel required, some international.
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 #8966BR. 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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