Principal Chemical Process Engineer
Buffalo, NY 
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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 is a Hybrid Position based at our Project Delivery Office in Amherst, NY.

Hiring Bonus $10K+ Based on Experience.

Industrial Gases experience is strongly preferred.


Principal Chemical Process Engineer - Role and Responsibilities:

Required Skills / Abilities:

  • Generate/refine Heat & Material Balances (HMBs) using ASPEN+ process simulator

  • Develop/refine plant Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs)

  • Perform detailed equipment design calculations and specifications for front-end adsorption purification systems, cryogenic heat exchangers, and distillation columns for engineer-to-order opportunities

  • Perform/refine calculations and write duty specifications for machinery, vessels, control valves, relief devices, and other instruments

  • Support P&ID development, operability reviews and hazard reviews

  • Support model reviews, complete coldbox inspections

  • Interface with third party SMR equipment supplier

  • Support plant start-up and lead plant performance testing

  • Support Operations and ESPS with evaluations, calculations, studies as requested

  • Domestic and international travel to customer locations and to plant sites is expected about 15 percent of the time.


Education and Licensing Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Ph.D. inChemical Engineeringis required.

5 to 15 years of experience in Process, Operations, Process Systems, or Controls is preferred.

To be successful as part of our North American Process Engineering Team, you will:

  • Be self-motivated and have good interpersonal and communication skills

  • Support a variety of projects within budgeted hours and to schedule

  • Have a strong understanding of thermodynamics and be able to adapt knowledge to new applications

  • Develop a working relationship with The Product Line Teams as well as other groups within the Central Engineering Teams (Controls, Systems, Machinery, etc.)

  • Have good commercial and fiscal awareness and actively seek lowest cost alternatives

  • Motivate and supervise less experienced engineers

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Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication,andleadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourageand welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company.We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplacethat honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

In New York, the expected pay range is $97,350 - $146,050 plus bonus. This is the range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position as individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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, visitAbout 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.


Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.


Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Air Products is also committed to Employment Equity (Canada).
Individuals who may have an accommodation need related to applying for positions with Air Products in the U.S. and Canada, should contact Air Products at 1-800-966-2724, Option #1.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 to 15 years
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