Engineering Project Manager - Crockett, United States - Air Liquide

Description

Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace.

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Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

The Project Engineering Manager responsible for managing engineering and procurement of Air Liquide investment projects ($60 mill - $150 mill) in accordance with the governance and work process defined by AL Global E&C Solutions.

During the execution phase the Project Engineering Manager works with the Project Manager/Director to prepare project execution strategy including but not limited to Scope, Budget, Schedule, Assumptions and Risks. Project Engineering Manager responsible for the successful delivery of complete Engineering and procurement deliverables on time, on budget and according to the specifications of the project. Prepare well defined scope of work for construction subcontracts (Civil, Mechanical and E&I) along with support from subcontracts team.

The key aspects of the responsibility includes:

Safety / Quality Assurance / Risk Management/ IMS and general activities

• Achieve high safety performance by applying all safety rules within the project.
• Ensure that required safety action plans are defined and implemented.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Group Standards and applicable regulations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and conduct the capitalization review and share feedback within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Engineering/Procurement execution plan for the Pre-FEED/FEED and project. Manage the project execution with key focus on Engineering and procurement.
• Coordinating and controlling engineering activities with different E&C engineering centers, in charge of design, input to scope of work for subcontracting & fabrication and Installation of an entire project (or portion of project) up to the scheduled completion, in accordance with Air Liquide HSES corporate policies, contractual commitments (design data, codes, classes etc.), schedule and Engineering budget.
• Critically reviewing interfaces between technical disciplines and/or project stakeholders. Work with all project stakeholders (procurement, legal, BDs, Operations, vendors, customers, local administrations...) up to transfer to Operations.
• Ensure the compliance of the project to applicable Group standards, rules and systems and to the relevant external rules and regulation."
• Ensures project design review plans and technical reviews (HAZOP, P&ID, 3d model and stage gate reviews) are being performed to meet internal and external requirements.
• Participates in client and internal technical assessments such as HAZOP, HAZID, Operability, and equipment solution/strategies.
• Ensures technical project execution within time and engineering budget by coordinating and supervising project engineers and engineering resources, managing risks/opportunities, changes and monitoring compliance with Air Liquide HSES requirements and contract commitment.
• Defines engineering organization procedures, issues the basic data for design and approves general project specifications, ensuring that adequate resources and expertise are available for the area under his/her responsibility
• Manage design change management process, identify impacts on cost and schedule and support negotiation(s) with the client (internal or external)
• Select vendors, contractors with the support of the procurement group
• Ensures timely internal and external reporting on engineering activities to project manager and client.
• Ensures coordination of interfaces among engineering disciplines and with other technical disciplines, vendors, licensors, and partners.
• Contributes to schedule preparation, actively controls schedule execution and proposes corrective actions when needed.
• Manage risks and ensure that effective mitigation plans are in place.
• Extensive knowledge of Air Liquide organization and work processes.
• Demonstrated ability and extensive experience in leading resolution of complex technical issues involving multiple engineering disciplines.
• General understanding of Design Codes and Standards applicable to engineering design and construction of ASUs, Hydrogen plants and petrochemical facilities.
• Assists, as relevant, in construction, installation and commissioning teams in preparing and executing site testing, installation, and commissioning plans/procedures with aftermarket organization support, ensuring constructability, installability and operability of the design in accordance with project requirements
• Coordinating site related activities (RFIs, NCRs, Commissioning planning).

Requirements:

• Experience with detailed engineering with EPC, Engineering/Procurement, project engineering and field experience (fabrication site and offshore) preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines (Rotating Machinery, Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation) work process with specific experience on design, erection and commissioning of large static and rotating equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of Air Liquide engineering design standards and procedures covering all engineering disciplines.
• Prior experience in using 3D Model Review tools used in plant design.
• Technical background in industrial gas, industrial projects, ideally in ASUs, H2/He facilities.
• General knowledge of work processes of engineering disciplines during execution of EPC projects.
• Results oriented. Influential team leadership skills, good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong safety and reliability mindset.
• Proven ability to interact positively with clients and maintain positive working relationships at multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to work and make decisions both independently and within a matrix team environment.
• Very good knowledge of project management methodology tools and techniques.
• Commercial awareness for managing scope changes during project execution.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering)
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible industry experience in managing engineering/ interfaces for large industrial plants.

Travel requirements

• Occasionally to frequent (25% - 30% of work time) depending of location

Computer Skills

• Basic knowledge of Google Suite
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project with schedule management skills for preparation of gantt charts is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and familiar with review of Primavera schedule.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired

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.