Hazardous Gas Plant Engineer: Safety & Optimization

Nippon Sanso MATHESON; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Sanso MATHESON in Colorado is seeking a Plant/Facility Engineer to oversee safe production, storage, and distribution of high‑purity and hazardous gases. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance while leading process optimization and capital projects.

Responsibilities include maintenance support, design and commissioning of upgrades, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to maximize uptime and minimize disruption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Facilities, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of industrial chemical manufacturing or process experience.
• Deep understanding of flammable, toxic, and corrosive gas distribution and gas abatement.
• Proficient in completing and reviewing P&ID’s, process control plans, FMEA’s, and PHA’s.
• Extensive knowledge of hazardous gas handling equipment/components.
• Experience in ultra-high purity gas analysis for low impurity detection is a plus.
• Waste management and working with 3rd party organizations for safe disposal.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, ISO 9001 & 14001, and local environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production processes to improve efficiency, increase yield, and reduce waste while minimizing operating costs.
• Provide day‑to‑day engineering support for equipment breakdowns and process bottlenecks, including preventative maintenance plans.
• Design, coordinate, and execute facility upgrades, equipment installations, and capital improvement projects from conception to commissioning.
• Ensure the plant meets environmental and safety standards, including PHAs, RCAs, MOC, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with production, maintenance, and R&D teams, plus external vendors and contractors, to resolve day-to-day issues.
• Plan, design, and commission new plant equipment or infrastructure, ensuring on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Establish parameters to maintain chemical purity and material stability.
• Act as a technical resource or incident commander for chemical spills or safety disruptions.

Skills

Hazardous gas handling

Regulatory knowledge

Emergency response

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Facilities, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Minitab

Six Sigma

Job description

Nippon Sanso MATHESON in Colorado is seeking a Plant/Facility Engineer to oversee safe production, storage, and distribution of high‑purity and hazardous gases. You will ensure safety and regulatory compliance while leading process optimization and capital projects.

Responsibilities include maintenance support, design and commissioning of upgrades, and collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to maximize uptime and minimize disruption.