Facilities Engineer

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We are seeking a Facilities Engineer for our LaPorte, TX facility.

You will be a key member of the La Porte Facilities Team, which is responsible for all common sitewide infrastructure and activities including, but not limited to, utilities supplied to the operating units, security and site access, buildings, grounds, roadways, bulk tube trailer loading, chemical storage management, waste management and disposal, communication systems and logistics. 

Additionally, this role will support the administration of the Site Emergency Response Plan and compliance with all applicable contracts and environmental permits as well as internal and external regulations.
 

This position will report to the La Porte Facilities Manager and will provide engineering support for all activities within the scope of the Facilities Team.  The successful candidate will work closely with the La Porte Leadership Team, La Porte ASU/LHY and La Porte HyCO Production Engineers as well as regional engineering disciplines to resolve site issues in a timely manner while ensuring the facility meets its safety and reliability goals.
 

What's In It for You: 

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• 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: 

• A proven track record in driving continuous improvement through analytical reviews of complex systems
• Knowledge of RCA and FMEA with previous usage of these methodologies is a plus
• Strong plant operating experience in similar plants or operations of similar complexity
• A track record of success on Safety, Environmental, Quality and Employee engagement
• A strong commitment to employee involvement, team building and diversity
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A self-starter with proven leadership abilities

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Focus on safety performance by effectively engaging our team and contractors in all aspects of our Basic Safety Processes
• Support of all aspects of day-to-day operations, including troubleshooting process issues, directly supporting daily site activities and leading sitewide projects
• Investigating worker safety, process safety, environmental and reliability incidents and near misses, understanding and correcting root causes of failures
• Implement and share best practices, train in their use, and learn from incidents and investigations
• Coordinate Management of Change (MOC) work processes for sitewide activities and facilities assets
• Identify maintenance concerns, develop, and implement corrective measures as well as following and carrying out site preventative maintenance and mechanical integrity programs 
• Work with the Facilities Team to ensure all aspects of Operational Discipline are implemented and utilized   
• Use and update P&IDs as well as sitewide procedures and documentation
• Understanding safe operating, design, permit limits; actively practice alarm management
• Familiarization with the process technology and chemistry of the facilities assets
• Lead strategic engineering initiatives for the La Porte facility
   

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred but not required
• 5 years of industrial experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

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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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