MGR - Project

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with 100% vested company core and match

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance and Legal Plan

Job summary

US10 Air Products and Chemical in Allentown seeks a Project Manager focused on safety and results. The successful candidate will plan and execute standalone and turnaround projects while managing all engineering, design, and construction resources to meet operational needs.

Your role will involve leadership in capital project execution and ensuring adherence to safety standards. The position requires a technical degree, with 2-10 years of relevant experience.

A competitive benefits package includes medical insurance, a 401(k), and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• 2-10 years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines.
• Ability to obtain TWIC, passport, and pass refinery background checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute standalone and turnaround projects.
• Lead capital projects and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources.
• Ensure projects adhere to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Strong organizational and planning skills

Strong leadership abilities

Manufacturing plant operations experience

High ethical standards

Ability to travel 25-40% of time

Education

Technical degree (chemical or mechanical engineering preferred)

Job description

Project Manager

Air Products seeks a Project Manager who embodies a safety‑first mentality, takes ownership for getting results, and can plan and execute standalone and turnaround projects.

Essential Functions

• This role supports the North Region “Project Resources and Outage Support” organization.
• This role executes capital projects for operating plants in the Operations Organization.
• This role also leads and executes capital projects during a turnaround event.
• Lead capital projects and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources.
• Manage capital projects within a turnaround event.
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects.
• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews, operational handover inspections, and complete all action items in a timely manner.
• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs.
• Provide field supervision / support during projects execution.
• Manage projects safely, develop a safety plan.
• Maintain projects on budget and schedule.
• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer.
• Basic understanding of operating plant environment.
• Understands quality standards as outlined by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects experience.
• Role model within Project Engineering function.
• High ethical standards – unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Organizational credibility – able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process.
• 2‑10 years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines.
• Technical degree (chemical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred).
• Ability to travel 25‑40% of the time depending on assigned workload.
• Obtain TWIC, passport and pass refinery background checks.

Safety Responsibilities

• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution.
• Confirm contractor awareness of all AP Safety Standards.
• Clearly communicate safety goals – 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids.
• Complete short‑term contractor BSP forms daily during execution of project.
• Complete JSA reviews and fill out JSA Review form daily during execution of project.
• Participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process with the operations team.
• Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with all crafts.
• Report all incidents immediately.
• Ensure all contractors on site for project execution have submitted an Emergency Action Plan prior to mobilization.
• Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages.
• Attend and contribute to monthly Safety Meetings.

Performance Standard

• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines.
• Travel may be required as much as 25-45% depending on project.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Works professionally and harmoniously with co‑workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business area.
• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Ability to work within and promote teamwork.
• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate and perform efficiently and reliably all categories of this document.

Required Abilities and Conduct

• Able to achieve various State mandated certifications (TWIC, OSHA, etc.) and other requirements as may be deemed necessary.
• Pass criminal background investigation.
• Individuals will be subject to pre‑employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post‑accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Prioritize “Zero is achievable” safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others and the environment.
• High ethical standards – unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co‑workers, supervisors and management.
• Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., its staff, management and participating onsite affiliates.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day1 of employment)
• 401(k) with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (up to4weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D – paid for by Air Products)
• Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Other supplemental benefits available

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. Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e‑mail us at [e-mail].