Project Engineer Acetylene

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The main objective and purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise with regards to the acetylene plant to participate in the design of technical solutions and the implementation of projects required for the safe, reliable and efficient operations of these assets over the long-term.

The projects include, but are not limited to, modifications to the facility and/or existing process in the short, medium and long-term.

The Project Engineer must be able to understand and provide expert advice on acetylene production processes and the filling of acetylene, propylene and hydrogen in compliance with safety requirements, in order to meet customer expectations and ensure efficient operations.

They will also proactively ensure compliance with Air Liquide requirements in terms of quality, safety and traceability of information.

Project Management:

• Strategic role and be responsible for key projects of the plants

• Perform Preliminary Risks Identification (PRI) and participate in Risks Analysis (ARA)

• Carries out studies and modifications required at the plant

• Actively involved in continuous improvement initiatives  of the plant's technical and administrative processes (Acetylene and Hydrogen/Propylene) in order to develop and improve process management and reporting tools

• Responsible for managing suppliers, contractors, budget, schedule and other project indicators 

• Replaces the plant manager during his vacations, in order to react as quickly as possible to any decision-making needs, if required
• ​Provides technical training to operators, especially on modification of Standard Operation Process SOPs updated due to his project

• Communicates modifications made during projects 

Management of Change:

• Initiates MOC process while performing Risks Identification and Analysis

• Assesses MOC impact on safety, health, environment, reliability, and quality, and identifies the applicable ALC standards, local mandatory regulations, standards, codes and laws.   

• Approves and/or implements the change or elevates it to the next tier, as required. 

• Responsible for providing support to the plant to maintain any required certification related to the cylinder operations in Varennes

Investigates and audits accidents:

• May be called upon to lead the investigation team following IMS events (accidents, near-misses, etc.).  

• Identifies unsafe situations and practices and proposes initiatives/projects and follows up on the implementation. 

• Perform  technical and IMS self-audits to support the region’s audit targets.

Support on Production and Maintenance Management:  

• Provide support in writing SOPs to provide plant personnel with appropriate training material. 

• Promotes, develops and implements continuous improvement and optimization of operational methods, either production or supply chain processes.  

• Develops efficiencies and sets production standards.  

• Responsible for supporting efficiency projects initiatives. 

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