Air Liquide

Senior Rotating Equipment Expert

Air Liquide • $120K — $150K *
Houston, TX 77084In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with 15+ years rotating machinery experience
  • Deep knowledge of compressors, turbines, pumps, and fans
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Expertise in lubrication
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work effectively in stressful environments
  • Proficient with Google suite tools
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Interpret and apply regulatory and industry standards to ensure compliant operations
  • Lead and engage in investigating process safety and reliability incidents
  • Guide improvements in the reliability of rotating equipment
  • Develop risk assessments for existing and new assets
  • Act as the owner's representative in new capital project design reviews
  • Support operations and respond to urgent rotating machinery issues
  • Mentor and train employees in rotating machinery technology

Benefits

  • Participation in Group-level working groups for rotating machinery
  • Opportunity for professional growth within diverse international teams
  • Access to continuous training and development programs
  • Potential for involvement in cutting-edge technology and compliance initiatives
  • Engagement in improving operational efficiency and cost-saving strategies
Full Job Description

Location
Houston, TX (HO) - Support functions - Industrial DirectionBaton Rouge, LA - Support functions - MRPL MC

Job Description:

Safety and Environment:
  • Interpret regulatory requirements, industry codes, Group Industrial Policy, and IMS documents in order to implement and maintain compliant operations. Support the preparation of CTE Guidance Documents for selected Group documents (GTs and GEs)
  • Review selected RCA reports for both Process Safety and Reliability incidents. Lead and/or participate in selected incident investigations
  • Provide leadership and guidance to drive continuous improvement in reliability and efficiency of rotating equipment
  • Support the development of selected risk assessments for new and existing assets and in the implementation of subsequent action plans
  • Support selected entity and Group level LI IMS audits in the Americas Hub as technical auditor as it pertains to rotating machinery technology
  • Participate in the Air Liquide Group level working groups developing GTs in the rotating machinery technology area
  • Ability to troubleshoot design problems or calculations from OEM which lead to improper operational parameters, or consistent downtime.


Design:
  • Support organization for the execution of new capital projects. Act as owner's representative for the design reviews as required
  • Provide engineering with technical support and guidance for Plant Projects. Serve as design authority as required.
  • Review and provide risk assessment for proposed changes to existing rotating machinery via Management of Change (MOC) process
  • In cooperation with E&C, develop standard equipment specification and engineering practices for rotating machinery
  • Ensure subsidiary compliance with directives from AL Group related to rotating machinery


Operations:
  • Provide operations support to all entities in regards to rotating machinery
  • Collaborate with Large Rotating machinery vendors and OEM's, ensuring quality control in repairs, and witness assembly and testing of equipment as required.
  • Respond to urgent rotating machinery issues
  • Applies process understanding and control systems strategies in order to improve reliability and/or efficiency and through support of CTE's Process Control Technology department.
  • Recommend process and cost savings improvement opportunities. As required, support the design and implementation of these cost saving ideas
  • Issue advisories to spread Best Practices and prevent recurrence of incidents
  • Work closely with entity Engineering disciplines to assure latest technology is identified and deployed
  • When requested, review plant level operating procedures (SOP) for scope, technical accuracy and best practice identification
  • Be aware of Group initiatives for rotating machinery technology domain as these are provided from Group level organizations. Provide interpretation to entities for implementation and participate in the development of such programs
  • Provide support for Group programs for rotating machinery technology including developing the implementation plan together with the entities and monitoring compliance status
  • Participate strongly in Americas Rotating Machinery Technology KNOE and if assigned, participate in WW CoP


Training:
  • Build a documented knowledge base of Rotating Machinery technology operational expertise
  • Provide technical content and training for Rotating Machinery technology
  • Mentor and support developing employees to expand knowledge sharing; disseminate rather than protect information. Act as coach for proteges (assigned or otherwise)


Business Development:
  • Attend and contribute to selected project development meetings
  • Provide technical support to CI during the development and execution of new Rotating Machinery capital projects


Recruiter: Alessandra Manrique- [email protected] / 281-468-8286

Are you a MATCH?

Job Requirements:
  • BS Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent, required with +15 years of rotating machinery experience
  • Detailed knowledge of various types of compressors, turbines, pumps, and fan designs and maintenance
  • Solution-oriented, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Lubrication knowledge and expertise
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to perform under stress and time constraints
  • Comfortable in both corporate and plant environments
  • Ability to effectively work within a diverse, international organization
  • Can be consulted 24/7 by Plant Managers and Maintenance personnel
  • Able to wear FRC clothing and other PPE
  • Advanced skills with Google suite of tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc.)
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related operational and safety trainings
  • Up to 50% domestic travel


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Detailed knowledge of Oxygen Compression Equipment and Oxygen Cleanliness procedures and documentation requirements (preferable)


About Air Liquide

Air Liquide is a leading global supplier of industrial gases. The company's products are used in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, electronics, and energy. Air Liquide's product portfolio includes oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and other gases, as well as related equipment and services. The company has operations in more than 80 countries and serves customers in over 100 countries. Air Liquide was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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66,436 employees
Industry
Energy & Utilities
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