(ID: 23001211)
Industrial Gas Water Treatment Engineer
Location: Woodlands, TX
Qualifications:
- BS or higher in Chemical Engineering
- Knowledge of water treatment program requirements, common corrosion/failure mechanism specific to industrial gas plant operations
- Knowledge of water purification plants / unit operations, waste heat boiler recovery systems, and direct fired boilers.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience in process engineer function in operations or engineering in the industrial gas, chemicals, refining/petrochemical and/or steam generation industries
- Ability to monitor and correct plant performance based on data / statistical analysis and process modeling.
- Working experience or knowledge with operation of H2 Plants, Electrolyzers and Air Separation units.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills able to work as individual contributor as well as part of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to lead or participate in root cause analysis / incident methodology.
- Process modeling using Unisim and/or Promax is a plus.
- Ability to effectively communicate across multiple departments within Linde Plc. such as operations, engineering, business development and R&D
- Up to 25% of domestic travel may be required.
Job Overview:
The Linde Gas Operations Support and Development (OSD) team has an opening for a Water Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical support to our Linde Industrial Gas production facilities across the US. The Linde Gas OSD team is responsible for providing strategic engineering support in the areas of water management, catalyst management and process engineering for production facilities throughout the US. The successful candidate will be located primarily in the Houston, TX area and report to Linde Gas US OSD Manager.
This role will be part of a team supporting the Linde Gas water program for all industrial operating units across the US fleet. The main areas of responsibility include: (1) Monitoring boilers, cooling tower and pretreatment system KPIs; (2) Water treatment program selection and optimization; (3) Identification of water productivity opportunities; (4) Design and implementation of small improvement projects (<$2 MM Capex); (5) Contract management of chemical treatment suppliers and outsourced water production plants.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Utilize water process knowledge, data analysis tools and modeling skills to identify performance improvement opportunities and troubleshoot problems in operating Linde Gas US plants.
- Identify and justify improvement projects, implement projects, and validate project savings.
- Boiler and cooling water KPI monitoring, and correcting performance shortfalls to maintain mechanical integrity of fixed assets.
- Participate in routine supplier meetings to manage supplier contract(s), ensure system performance, identify saving opportunities, and improve system reliability.
- Support new project opportunities including steam quality requirements, steam system design, incoming and make-up water quality, proposed treatment programs, controls and automation.
- Lead Management of Change for supplier transitions, treatment program changes, and new or updated treatment automation.
We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Travel requirement:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a bachelors degree in chemical or mechanical engineering?
- Do you have experience in process engineer function in operations or engineering in the industrial gas, chemicals, refining/petrochemical and/or steam generation industries?
- Have you done water treatment for a chemical manufacturing plant?
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Spring, TX 77380 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Spring, TX 77380: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person