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 

Air Products pioneered the “on-site” concept of producing and selling industrial gases in 1940. That ground-breaking idea not only launched our company, it launched the industrial gas industry we know today. Since then, we have built a reputation for our innovative culture, operational excellence, and dedication to safety and the environment. Today, we are delivering some of the largest and most complex projects in the history of Air Products and are fully engaged in finding solutions to the world's environmental and sustainability challenges.

We help our customers become more productive, energy efficient, and sustainable. With approximately 23,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a variety of industries (over 30!) from food and beverage to medical, energy, and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services. We own and operate a diverse portfolio of industrial gas plants, develop innovative technology, applications, and equipment solutions, and internally perform the engineering, procurement, and construction of our own plants.

In this role, you will be responsible for the supply of Hydrogen (H2) and Demineralized Water to our Texas City facility, which includes the operation of a 175 MMSCFD Steam Methane Reformer (SMR), 445 GPM Demineralization System, Natural Gas supply, and the Pipeline H2 supply to the Facility. Your scope of responsibility includes the EH&S operation of the SMR and Demineralized Water Unit, SMR Air Permit, and of all personnel in these units and ensuring the safety of the site and the community in which we operate. During periods of crisis or emergency you will be required to react immediately to plan, organize, and execute the proper corrective actions.

To be successful in this role, you will need to maximize the SMR asset utilization, minimize operating costs, and manage process performance of the facility to meet the Hydrogen needs safely, efficiently, and reliably.

You will manage a team of 8-10 employees and work closely with the Air Products Customer Service Center (CSC) Manager and Air Products Regional Technical Resources to ensure the reliable supply of Hydrogen to the Gulf Coast Ammonia Facility while reporting to the Supply Of Gas (SOG) Asset Superintendent.

In addition to managing the Texas City SMR and Demineralization Unit, you will be responsible for the continued alignment of the SMR operation with the North American HyCO fleet. Accountabilities will include identification of applicable SMR Best Practices and interfacing with Operations Excellence SMR support team.

The facility is a greenfield site built to be the world’s largest single train ammonia plant and marks the expansion of Air Products Gulf Coast presence into a new geographic area at Texas City, where we currently have no operations. This plant is Air Products' first Ammonia Plant operation in 25 years.

The facility assets include Air Products' largest SMR, a 100,000 Nm3/Hr Nitrogen Air Separation Unit (ASU), a 3600 T/D Ammonia Plant, Ammonia Pipelines, 60 MW of Steam Turbine Power Generation, and large Utility System. The facility has connections to the Air Products Gulf Coast Pipeline system for Hydrogen and external parties for Natural Gas, Water, and Power. The Ammonia Plant is owned by a 3rd party, Gulf Coast Ammonia, which has separate Environmental Permits but is operated by Air Products as part of the integrated operation of the overall facility.

Dimensions of the role8-10 direct reports.Operational responsibility for ~ $ 350 MM of plant assets which generate ~ $30 MM of EBITDA annually.Facility downtime penalty > $ 100,000 to a max of $ 500,000 per day on a total loss of Hydrogen.Multi-unit site with complex interface between SMR, Steam Turbine, and other operating units.Responsible for SMR Air Environmental permit.Serves as day-to-day interface with CSC for the total Hydrogen Supply.Responsible for Health and Safety Compliance guided by Air Products Global EH&S Standards.

Key Job Responsibilities

This position will be accountable for the following end results:

Lead a team of 8-10 employees and ensure sufficient experienced, trained, qualified resources are available to manage SMR and Demineralization Unit.Administer Environmental, Health and safety (EH&S) standards to ensure the protection of employees, contractors, the community, and the environment.Develop and maintain relationship with Air Products CSC and HYCO Operational Excellence teams.Ensure the facility is adequately integrated into the overall Air Products Gulf Coast HyCO operations.Direct and monitor Hydrogen production to efficiently meet customer requirements.Identify improvements to SMR to enhance Air Products utilization of the assets.

What's In It for You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)401k with 100% vested company core and matchPaid Vacation, holidays + sick timePaid Parental leave (8 weeks)Backup Child and Adult Care benefitAdoption assistanceFlexible and Health spending accounts (FSAs and HSAs) (medical, dependent daycare)Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&DLegal Plan & Identity theft coverageEAP (Employee Assistance Program)Many more supplemental benefits available

Qualifications / RequirementsEngineering degree or equivalent.Minimum 5 years' manufacturing experience in a refinery or chemical plant with unit operations responsibility.Demonstrated experience in the development of systems, tools and processes.Experience with a facility start-up/commissioning/turnaround situation preferred.Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across broad range of operational, technical, and commercial areas.Demonstrated commitment in the successful EH&S management of chemical processes and facilities.

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

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, visit About 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.  

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