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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?
The ASU Efficiency Performance Engineer, reporting to the Director of Centralized Efficiency Performance, provides the leadership and vision to ensure a dedicated focus on ASU efficiency project and program development as part of the operational excellence objectives for LI NAM. Collaborates heavily with a team of efficiency engineers and performance analysts to identify technical efficiency improvements opportunities, develop project justification for identified opportunities, support the project execution for implementing efficiency opportunities and provide means to track efficiency metrics once opportunities have been put in place. Responsibilities:
Identifies needs and then develops effective and coordinated efficiency projects and programs to provide continuous improvement of efficiency in the LI NAM fleet of ASUs including network optimization projects Provide technical support in the area of process engineering for efficiency projects throughout development and funding, including leading such activities as:
Develop and review project PIDs Develop and review equipment data sheets Review Technical Requisition Specifications for the purchase of any new or replacement equipment Review vendor drawings and technical bid packages Provide basis for plant efficiency indicators linked to projects executed and work closely with E2E (End to End) performance analysts to ensure accurate performance monitoring and deviation response mitigations Benchmark and share best practices across the NAM cluster and with similar technology groups worldwide through collaboration with Group experts and peers in other geographies Collaborates closely with Operations to gather ideas for new efficiency opportunities and solicits their input for successful execution and optimization; utilizes feedback and expertise from CTE and Business Unit engineering resources to make all efficiency improvements a success without compromising safety or reliability Ensures the pipeline of new ASU efficiency projects is maintained, projects are developed, funding is secured and project execution is on track Provides technical support for LI NAM Efficiency KPI reporting processes aligned with Air Liquide financial reporting practices and Group Industrial Direction guidelines; monitor performance and communicate progress towards annual efficiency targets on a monthly basis to LI leadership Drives Efficiency Project Management Reviews allowing for decision making for efficiency funding, efficiency performance tracking, and annual target setting Champions an efficiency performance culture in LI NAM; tracks and drives progress towards the successful implementation of efficiency improvements at a LI NAM level Supports and works collaboratively with LI NAM E2E Center to introduce new cases and drive to successful closure any open efficiency cases; Becomes a relevant player in the E2E Center ecosystem Collaborates with and aligns LI engineering resources within plant operations, Center for Technical Expertise (CTE), and Industrial Direction plant projects; appropriately identifies projects requiring engineering and execution support from Air Liquide Engineering & Construction Participates in new capital projects' development to ensure efficiency perspective is integrated in new facilities and equipment As required, provides support for equipment troubleshooting, emergency response, acquisitions, technical due diligence, GT implementation, and project execution Knowledge of the TAR planning process and works with Operations and Maintenance teams to coordinate execution with TAR activities, as required, including having a strategic planning mindset to plan and drive efficiency opportunities through development and funding processes prior to TAR scope freeze deadlines Insists on adherence to administrative and operational policies/procedures Maximizes savings payback on all project opportunities without impacting reliability or safety
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Educational Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (chemical or mechanical), or equivalent 10 years of operational and/or engineering experience in industrial gas or an equivalent field preferred Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship. Internal Candidates: Members of the Local Technical Community Leaders (TCL) Program or higher are highly preferred
General Requirements:
Strong technical knowledge (both process and plant operations) of the Air Separation technologies used throughout the entire LI NAM fleet Strong project development and project management skills - ability to apply knowledge of the entire project lifecycle from idea inception to project closure is required Strong ability to manage priorities Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong ability to explain ideas to management - ability to engage and persuade leadership as well as plant leadership Strong transversal personnel management skills Strong communication with senior leadership Ability to communicate and document technical knowledge Solution-oriented, with excellent analytical and solution development skills Ability to perform under stress and time constraints Comfortable in both corporate and field environments Knowledge or ability to quickly learn the entire LI NAM fleet of operating assets and pipelines Able to build strong, trusting relationships with operations, maintenance, and engineering personnel key to supporting each site within the LI NAM fleet Able to build influence over transversal teams and organizations without having direct authority over those teams Ability to explain and communicate complex technical project scopes in a simplified manner that effectively articulates the value proposition to the organization Understands the economics of plant operations and elements behind its costs Ability to prepare and drive the project development process through all stages of C-PR approval, including soliciting input and gaining alignment with the respective Business Unit, Operations, and project execution teams Ability to verbally communicate domain knowledge to effectively present efficiency project opportunities with senior leadership Solution-oriented, with excellent analytical skills to allow to prioritize among many efficiency ideas Excellent organization skills and attention to detail Agile mindset with ability to adapt to quick changes Ability to effectively work within a diverse, international organization Must be located in the AL Center (Houston, TX) Able to wear FRC clothing and other PPE Advanced skills with Google suite of tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc.) Can be consulted 24/7 by LI leadership team or technical staff if necessary
Physical Requirements
Has full range of motion and ability to lift 20 Kg Climbing, and easy/rapid access to all parts of the plant facilities Equally comfortable working in both corporate and field environments Up to 25% domestic (US and Canada) 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.
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Air Liquide USA LLC
Mar 26, 2025