Director, HyCO Technologies (CTE)

Air 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?

Director, HyCo Technologies leads a team of senior HyCO Technology SMEs within the CTE (Center of Technical Expertise). This individual will be responsible for anticipating internal and/or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues and recommends operational improvements. Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Contributes to the development of functional strategy. Ensures that the HyCO domain as well as the CTE team have adequate succession plans. Supports project teams to achieve milestones and objectives.

In the domain of HyCO Technologies (Steam Methane Reforming, Autothermal Reforming, Partial Oxidation, Electrolyis, Carbon Dioxide Capture, and Hydrogen Liquefaction) , the Director and team will support plant operations of Large Industries in the USA and Canada with additional expert support as needed for Electronics and Airgas business lines and throughout Air Liquide globally. The Director will manage the team to fulfill the following support to the business. May be required to fulfill these responsibilities directly him/herself.

• Provide operations support to existing HyCO Technology facilities for optimization, trouble-shooting, project work, and turnaround activities

• Interpret regulatory requirements, Group Industrial Policy, and IMS documents in order to implement and maintain compliant operations. Support the preparation of CTE Guidance Documents for selected Group documents (GTs and GEs)

• Review selected RCA reports for both Process Safety and Reliability incidents. Lead and/or participate in selected incident investigations

• Provide leadership and guidance to drive continuous improvement for HyCO process safety

• Support the development of selected risk assessments for new and existing assets and in the implementation of subsequent action plans

• Support selected entity and Group level LI IMS audits in the Americas Hub as technical auditor for HyCO technology area.  Provide technical assistance to resolve IMS audit findings

• Participate in the Group level working groups developing GTs in the HyCO technology area 

• Support E&C for the execution of new capital projects. Act as owner's representative for the design reviews as required

• Provide HyCO process engineering and technical support for Plant Projects. Serve as Design Authority as required. Manage  DA support from the HyCO team as needed to support projects.

• Review and provide risk assessment for proposed changes to existing HyCO Technology units via Management of Change (MOC) process

• In cooperation with E&C, develop standard equipment specification and engineering practices for HyCO equipment 

• Ensure subsidiary compliance with directives from AL Group related to HyCO Technology

• Provide operations support to HyCO Technology facilities

• Manage HyCO BaseOps ALLEX program.  One to two new college hires per year will be assigned to work with HyCO CTE team for two years.  Director will manage their work and development throughout the assignment.

• Interface with LEAD Center analysts to close SIO technical cases

• Recommend process and cost savings improvement opportunities. As required, support the design and implementation of these cost saving ideas

• Perform HyCO efficiency evaluations per established procedure

• Issue advisories to spread Best Practices and prevent recurrence of incidents

• Work closely with entity Engineering disciplines to assure latest technology is identified and deployed

• When requested, review plant level operating procedures (SOP) for scope, technical accuracy and best practice identification

• Be aware of Group initiatives for HyCO technology domain as these are provided from LI-WIM, SIS and others.  Provide interpretation to entities for implementation and participate in the development of such programs

• Provide support for Group programs for HyCO technology including developing the implementation plan together with the entities and monitoring compliance status

• Support strongly Americas Hub HyCO Technology KNOE

• Build a documented knowledge base of HyCO technology operational expertise. 

• Act as HYCO technologies domain lead in the Talent Management process

• Member of local TCL selection committee

• Provide technical content and training for HyCO technology with the CTE LEAP training program

• Mentor and support developing employees to expand knowledge sharing; disseminate rather than protect information

• Attend and contribute to selected Review A and B meetings

• Provide technical support to CI during the development and execution of new HyCO capital projects

• Lead and /or participate in HyCO due diligence assessments

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Are you a MATCH?

• On-call availability required 

• BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering required

• 15 years engineering and plant operations / support experience required 

• Professional Engineer registration desirable

• Ability to communicate and document domain knowledge

• Solution-oriented, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Technical expertise in operation and maintenance of HyCO Technology (Steam Methane Reforming, Autothermal Reforming, Partial Oxidation, Electrolyis, Carbon Dioxide Capture, and Hydrogen Liquefaction) plant and equipment 

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to perform under stress and time constraints

• Comfortable in both corporate and field environments

• Ability to effectively work within a diverse, international organization

• Can be consulted 24/7 by Plant Managers and Maintenance personnel

• Advanced skills with Google suite of tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc.)

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related operational and safety trainings 

• Up to 25% domestic travel

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.