Plant Project Engineer

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. 

we have been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 80 years. With approximately 23,000 employees and operations in over 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services.

An opportunity exists at the Operations Project Group, Europe for the position of Plant Project Engineer based in either Hersham (UK) or Cornella (Spain) or Rotterdam-Botlek (The Netherlands), or Kedzierzyn (Poland).

As a Plant Project Engineer you are member of Operations Project Group, IG Europe and responsible for executing assigned projects and achieving project goals in support of the business areas.

You will provide leadership for the development, execution and control of assigned proposals and projects with the ultimate goal of achieving project completion on time, within budgets, to the satisfaction of the customer, and at acceptable levels of quality without compromising safety or reliability. Project scopes of supply may vary widely, but will generally include equipment supply, engineering design, construction, and start-up services. The projects assigned to this position are typically the largest capital value and most complex that the group execute.

Typical project activities include: technical liaison to the business area, the Customer’s single point of contact for communication and resolution of project issues, review and interpretation of customer RFQs, accountable for the definition of scope of supply and preparation of customer proposals, resource planning, defining and leading a project team, system design and specification, equipment procurement, equipment fabrication, drawing packages, value engineering, scope of supply documentation, contractor procurement, construction procurement and management, system commissioning and start-up, and project status and close out reports, etc.

• Play a dual role as project development and project execution manager.

• Execute projects in any European country as required and agreed.

• Have responsibility for leading a project team in defining and completing an agreed upon scope of supply. This includes, as required by the specific project, performing and/or the coordination of resources to complete the design, procurement fabrication, installation, start-up and commissioning tasks.

• Assume ownership of the project safety, budget, schedule, and technical quality to achieve the project and business objectives established at the start of the project. A typical project team consists of a matrixed organization and may also include external contractors and consultants.

• Work closely with the business area and line management to develop the opportunity into a well-defined estimate that meets the requirements of the scope of supply. Provide technical point of contact to the business area for assigned projects.

• Ensure that proposals and projects comply with company standards and procedures.

• Report to management and stakeholders on project status.

We are looking for candidates who have the ability to lead construction safety management, including site team management, safety audits and implementation of Air Products safety requirements with EHS support as well to adjust to the unexpected and adapt prior knowledge to unique situations.

You will have a proactive approach to change and a structured approach to change management, both customer driven and project variations and the ability of working within a team framework with other internal disciplines (e.g. accounting, purchasing, law department, commercial groups, etc.), and with external contacts (e.g. customers, contractors, legal entities, equipment vendors, etc.)

• 8+ years Project Management experience.

• Broad general technical knowledge and principles, i.e. Process, Machinery, Electrical, PICS. Seasoned professional, technically astute.

• Leadership in safety, cost, scope definition and execution

• Adequate and timely coordination for members of the project to meet the project’s goals.

• Ability to provide a mature and steady presence to coordinate the project team.

• Ability to distinguish between the contractual needs and desires of the customer to manage and resolve scope issues that may arise.

• Skills for negotiating, resolving differences, and developing consensus to secure win/win agreements.

• Ability to attain, share and maintain appropriate knowledge and skills within the group.

• Strong teamwork skills.

• Good interpersonal, organizing and coordinating skills.

• Coaching and development skills.

• Ability to communicate and work cross functionally inside of Air Products and customers.

• Ability and willingness to travel for shorter (days) site inspections and longer (weeks) plant construction periods.

What we offer you:

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. We invite you to bring your diverse self and creativity to a company reimagining what’s possible. Be part of our growth story and make a difference.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.