Project Engineer - Plant Projects

Air Liquide SA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Comprehensive family benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Air Liquide Large Industries in Houston, TX is hiring a Project Engineer to support plant projects. You will help develop technical solutions, coordinate scope, and work with procurement, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure project success.

The role involves field support during development and construction, driving efficiency improvements and maintaining safety standards. Strong engineering foundation and travel readiness are essential for daily collaboration across groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering is required.
• 4+ years of related experience in engineering, design, project management, operations, finance or procurement.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Solution-oriented with analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to interact across disciplines and departments.
• Strong organizational and people management skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to perform under stress and time constraints.
• Proficient in Google Suite and MS Office products.
• Willingness to travel 25-30% of time.
• Emerging leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on proposal phase for technical solutions, cost sheets, and key contracts.
• Define project scope, communication channels, execution strategy, and coordinate teams.
• Coordinate with Technical, Procurement, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Track project KPIs and ensure adherence to safety and procedures.
• Support field activities during development and construction phases.
• Assist with department resources, documentation, and cross-functional projects.
• Support project manager across all phases with P&ID coordination and change management.
• Lead meetings and drive action item closure; support MOC, PHAs, PSSR, and RTOR processes.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

People management

Work under pressure

Digital tools

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

Google Suite

MS Project

MS Office (Excel/Word)

Job description

## Project Engineer - Plant ProjectsApplylocations: Houston, TX (HO) - NAM Corporatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R10096604R10096604 Project Engineer - Plant Projects (Open)LocationHouston, TX (HO) - NAM CorporateAir Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.## **How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative**At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.****Air Liquide is hiring for a Project Engineer in Houston, TX!*****We are looking for you!**** Work Schedule - Monday - Friday* Referral Bonus* Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.* Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.* Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.* Early Access: Your benefits start after day 1**Join our dynamic team at Air Liquide as a Project Engineer*** Collaborate on the proposal phase for the development of the technical solution, the establishment of the cost sheet, and the preparation and negotiation of key contracts;* Build and foster the project organization: define scope of work, establish channels of communication, craft the execution strategy, and coordinate team efforts;* Partner across internal teams: with Technical teams, with Procurement (supporting the procurement plan, including pre-ordering when applicable), with Quality Control, and with Manufacturing;* Guide, share progress on (to Projects Execution Group Manager), and achieve the Project Key Indicators;* Support the implementation of company procedures and safety standards throughout project execution;* Organize and share project learnings, capitalization, and status reports;* Support field activities and teams during the development and construction phase;* Partner with the Director of Plant Projects on special initiatives, general department support, and cross-functional projects;* Assist with the continuous improvement and updates of department resources and documentation;* Partner directly with the Project Manager across all project phases, driving key contributions including but not limited to: + Basic engineering design support, such as P&ID mark-up coordination + Scope change identification and timely submittal of PCN + Facilitating value optimization and efficiency improvements to ensure high-value project outcomes + Equipment specification and partnering with teams to align technical procedures and methods with project goals + Creation and submission of purchase requisitions + Facilitating meeting summaries and driving action item resolution + Collaborating with Supply Management on vendor selection and technical bid clarification + Supporting facility teams in the MOC compilation and submittal process on applicable projects + Participating constructively in PHAs + Supporting the project manager and RMR with Action Item closure + Participating in PSSR and RTOR, while assisting the project manager and Operations Representative with the closure of pre- and post-start-up actions + Supporting field activities and site teams during the development and construction phase## \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor degree in engineering* 3+ years working experience in the related fields of engineering, design, project management, operations, finance or procurement. Excellent communication and coordination skills* 4. Solution-oriented, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills* 5. Ability to interact effectively with other entities / disciplines / departments* 6. Strong organizational and people management skills* 7. Ability to work with all levels of personnel* 8. Ability to perform under stress and time constraints* 9. Strong digital skills, including Google Suite tools and MS Products (Excel. Word, MS Project)* 10. Comfortable in both Corporate and Field environments* 11. Expected travel 25-30% of time* 12. Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs.* 13. Emerging leadership skills