Facilities Gas and Chemical Engineer

WorkNovaX; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkNovaX is seeking an experienced Facilities Gas and Chemical Engineer to support the design, construction, commissioning and operations of gas and chemical systems. The role covers the full project lifecycle with hands-on collaboration across design, vendor and operations teams.

You will review drawings, assist commissioning, optimize performance, maintain documentation, and apply reliability engineering to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient gas distribution and chemical control systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in gas and chemical facilities engineering (design and operations).
• Knowledge of gas cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering tools.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design vendors to meet gas and chemical system requirements.
• Review drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment preparation and testing.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for gas and chemical systems.
• Provide engineering support for operation and maintenance of gas and chemical distribution systems.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting and sustaining activities to meet production demands.
• Develop and maintain system databases, shutdown plans, and expansion strategies.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize performance and reliability.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Apply reliability engineering principles, including FMEA and root cause analysis, to improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or related field

Job description

About the job Facilities Gas and Chemical Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced facilities Gas and Chemical engineer, responsible for supporting the ongoing design, construction, commissioning and operations for Gas and Chemical systems. Responsibilities will evolve throughout the project lifecycle, ranging from design and commissioning to full-scale operations, requiring adaptability and a proactive approach to each phase.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with design vendors to ensure gas and chemical system requirements are met.
• Review engineering drawings, submittals, and monitor construction progress.
• Support commissioning activities, including equipment preparation and operational testing.
• Identify and resolve abnormalities during construction and start-up phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, and handover processes for gas and chemical systems.
• Provide engineering support for operation and maintainance of gas and chemical distribution systems.
• Ensure safe and reliable operation of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Perform system capacity planning, troubleshooting and sustaining activities to meet production demands.
• Develop and maintain system databases, shutdown plans, and expansion strategies.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize performance and reliability.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement improvements through capital and expense projects.
• Maintain accurate documentation for operational and maintenance procedures.
• Apply reliability engineering principles, including FMEA and root cause analysis, to improve system performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in gas and chemical facilities engineering (design and operations).
• Strong understanding of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems, and toxic gas monitoring systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of adjacent disciplines (automation, drains, UPW, exhaust, environmental systems).
• Proficiency in MS Office and engineering tools.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and time management skills.
• Experience in design, construction, commissioning, and start‑up preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is a plus.