SENIOR PRINCIPAL PIPING MATERIALS ENGINEER
Company: Air Products
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description and QualificationsAir Products, Inc., a Fortune
500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for
a Senior Principal Mechanical Systems Engineer in our Houston /
Allentown office(s).
This position reports to the Regional Mechanical Systems
Engineering Manager and is primarily responsible for developing
safe, fit-for-purpose piping materials specifications and related
project deliverables according to project schedule and budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Projects
- Provide technical leadership in the execution of piping
material engineering's tasks on industrial gas projects
- Lead multiple concurrent projects, each potentially with one or
more support engineers
- Analyze schedules and budgets to develop and manage staffing
plans
- Proactively collaborate with internal AP teams to meet project
commitments, budgets, and schedules
- Prepare project work using internal standards, industry
practices, and personal experience to ensure a safe design
- Check and approve project work
- Develop and apply piping material classes based on product and
project requirements.
- Specify insulation, paint, protective coatings on Piping &
Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Line Lists
- Select and specify manual valves and piping specialty
items
- Prepare pressure test diagrams and specifications
- Create and maintain internal specifications, work instructions,
and job aids
- Other duties as assignedCommunication
- Interface with other functional groups to gather information
needed to produce a comprehensive and constructible design package,
relay schedule issues, and ensure smooth handover to Construction
team.
- Track and communicate status of projects to management and
project controls.
- Delegate work within project teams.
- Safety and Standards
- Adhere to all Air Products' safety requirements, including
specifications and standards related to Mechanical Systems.Travel
- Occasional travel (approximately 10%) including office and site
visits, domestic and international.
- Participate in shop and site inspections and field
support.QUALIFICATIONS
- Education (or comparable work experience)
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel,
Word)
- Understanding of basic piping engineering concepts
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills,
particularly regarding technical terminology related to pipingWork
Experience
- Minimum 15 years' experience in industrial piping
engineering
- Minimum 5 years' experience leading design project teams
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated strong technical skills in the specification of
piping systems and manual valves
- Preferred - Experience with Hexagon / Intergraph SmartPlant
tools (P&ID, Materials, Reference Data, and/or 3D)
- Preferred - Experience in hydrogen, syngas, and ammonia piping
systems
- Preferred - Familiarity with global engineering organizations
with respect to functions and interactions between different
disciplines and support groupsProfessional Certifications
- Preferred - Professional Engineering License
- Preferred - Project Management Professional
CertificationCharacter
- Highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently
in a fluid environment with competing priorities
- Open to continuous improvement with a passion for continual
development and learningAt Air Products, we work in an environment
where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each
person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air
Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays
and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and
retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be
100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of
employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital
status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, disability, or veteran status.
Req No.37634BREmployment StatusFull TimeOrganizationGlobal Engrg
Mfg Technology & EquipmentBusiness Sector / DivisionGlobal Project
ExecutionRegionNorth AmericaCountryUnited States
Keywords: Air Products, Houston , SENIOR PRINCIPAL PIPING MATERIALS ENGINEER, Engineering , Houston, Texas
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