Senior Engineer - Pressure Systems

airproducts; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with 100% vested company core and match

Paid Vacation

Backup Child and Adult Care benefit

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Air Products in La Porte, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support fixed equipment engineering within North America. The role involves providing support during outages, engineering calculations, and leading repairs of vessels and piping.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have 5-7 years of related experience. Competitive benefits include medical, 401k, and paid time off, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical Engineering Support for fixed equipment.
• Develop plans and lead repairs and alterations.
• Participate in pressure systems failure investigations.

Skills

Experience with design and/or maintenance of vessels, tanks, and piping

Knowledge of inspection/test procedures

Experience with steam systems

Understanding of national regulations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ASME

API

Job description

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.

Reimagine What’s Possible

This position will be responsible for providing pressure systems support for facilities owned and operated by Air Products in North America, primarily on the Gulf Coast.

This position will interface with operations, maintenance, engineering, metallurgy, and 3rd party engineering firms to address fixed equipment engineering challenges in our facilities.

Travel to the plant sites and engineering offices will be required, approximately 35% travel with most of the travel being throughout the Gulf Coast of North America.

This position is located in LaPorte, TX.

What's In It for You

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• 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)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities

• Experience with design and/or maintenance of vessels, tanks, and piping.
• Experience with fixed equipment associated with steam systems (Boilers, Dearators, convection coils)
• Experience with the design, inspection and repairs of Fixed Equipment associated with SMR (Steam Methane Reformer) Hyco plants.
• Experience with the design and maintenance of high temperature insulation and refractory systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of national statutory / regulatory inspection requirements.
• Knowledge of inspection/test procedures used to assess vessels, tanks, piping, and heat exchangers.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Provide Mechanical Engineering Support for fixed equipment during planned and unplanned outages. This may include preparing job scope packages and leading the execution during the outage.
• Develop plans and lead repairs and/or alterations to coded vessels and fixed equipment, including boilers, piping, tanks, exchangers, etc. in accordance with all applicable codes and standards (ASME, NBIC, API, Jurisdictional requirements).
• Perform engineering design calculations and/or work with the Global Engineering Organization and 3rd party engineering contractors to implement design changes to static equipment and address operating issues.
• Participate in pressure systems failure investigations. Implement recommendations as required.
• Support existing processes such as the Global Mechanical Integrity Program and Management of Change process for fixed equipment.
• Particular focus of this position will be on providing technically acceptable solutions that align with the safety and profitability of the HYCO Americas business.

Minimum Hiring Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5-7 years of relevant work experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels within the organization.
• ASME / API Pressure Vessel, Piping inspection, and design knowledge is preferred but is not required.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

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.

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