Location:
Houston, TX (HO) - Project management - GM&TNewark, DE (ICD) - Support functions - ALATUSThe Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.
Recruiter: Carolyn Harris | carolyn.harris@airliquide.com
We currently operate 6 plants that process landfill-based biogas to pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG), with more under development. In particular, the Project Development and Execution team has a mission to develop, build and commission new plants that process raw landfill-based biogas into pipeline-quality renewable natural gas (RNG). The Sr Project Engineer will report to the team’s manager, and is positioned as a “end to end project lifecycle” technical leadership position, serving as the primary engineering lead for the group throughout a project’s lifecycle, focusing on balancing technical rigor with cost: (i) supporting business development personnel in specification of technical solutions; (ii) leading the RFP/RFQ/RFI process during execution, including review of engineering drawings with the project team; (iii) managing engineering contractors, and ensuring all deliverables meet appropriate industry standards and quality reviews; (iv) serving as an internal expert and resource for process & instrumentation diagrams, electrical schematics, process control narratives and specifics related to the process control logic to commission, start-up and operate biogas-to-RNG plants.
Job Description
Design Lead: (i) act as the technical/engineering lead for the Project Development and Execution team; (ii) apply advanced knowledge of industry standards, guidelines, specifications, and procedures during development of comprehensive RFP packages for equipment vendors, engineering firms and construction contractors; (iii) lead design activities and manage design deliverables and performance of design quality reviews.
Process Safety: (i) contribute to HAZOP reviews and lead closure of technical action items; (ii) identify, report and address safety issues and opportunities for improvement during plant construction, equipment FATs, commissioning and start-up operations.
Project Execution: (i) coordinate engineering disciplines and engineering contractors and manage discipline interfaces; (ii) provide technical clarifications to resolve contractor and vendor RFIs; (iii) manage technical changes and expedite scheduled activities; (iv) assist the Project Manager with project definition.
Commissioning of Equipment: Support plant commissioning and startup efforts.
Other Support Functions:
Project Development Support: support the design of greenfield biogas facilities.
Operations Support: ensure smooth hand-off between project delivery and operations teams after commissioning.
Continuous Improvement: establish a formal continuous improvement process that captures post-project "lessons learned" to optimize future project performance.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Technical Discipline
8+ years of experience in engineering and commissioning gas-processing technologies
Ready to take and own initiatives, while remaining in collaboration with the team
Demonstrate strong process and operational safety behavior at all times
Excellent communication skills
Critical thinking and problem solving, with a focus on balancing cost with technical rigor in design
Willing to tutor and direct junior or less experienced personnel onsite and during factory acceptance tests and commissioning/startup operations
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Experience with landfill based RNG plants
The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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