Process Controls System Project Manager

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

Execute and Manage Control System modernization and upgrade projects:

• SIO & Non-SIO Class I, II and Class III DCS Upgrade projects that vary in size from $250k -> $5 MM

• Manage 3rd party contractors to execute control system projects

• Actively manage the FAT and SAT of control system projects

• Interface with Engineering & Construction to ensure that plants with control system projects are delivered as specified in standards

• Work with SMEs to ensure control system design meets applicable standards

• Closely manage the application of control system upgrade program standards are incorporated

• Ability to work with multiple disciplines (Corporate OT, Electrical, Plant operations, and instrumentation) to ensure complete project coverage for an upgrade

• Develop project SOW's and preliminary estimates for project funding

• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to read and mark up P&IDs. Ability to perform basic process calculations.

• Familiarity with National Electrical code, OSHA, and ISA standards.

• General knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control systems and operation of process equipment utilized in Air Liquide technologies.

• Commit to continuous growth and improvement of knowledge through informal and formal training

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Experience and proven ability to manage projects with competency in project management tools and techniques such as scope definition, estimating, scheduling / critical path, budgeting, cost control, reporting, design and scope change management.

• Utilize project estimates/quotes to create project budget

• Track expenses against budget and provide weekly updates to appropriate personnel

• Learn and understand the steps of the existing engineering process and apply that understanding to be able to determine and report deviations from the process

• Work with Field Sourcing Specialist and Supply Chain Management to coordinate the proposals, delivery of parts and/or services for customers to manage bidding process for all phases of the controls project (SOW development, Detailed Engineering, Configuration and E&I field contracts)

• Prepare and submit project reports at intervals suitable to the scope of each project

• Continuously improve strategies for managing projects

• Utilize industry standard applications for project scheduling and KPI's.

• Assist procurement in securing beneficial frame agreements with key 3rd party suppliers.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline required; Professional Engineer registration desirable. PMP Certified or willing to become certified within 1.5 to 2 years after hire.

• 8+ years engineering and plant operations support experience required

• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

• Ability to effectively work within a diverse, international organization

• Basic knowledge of leading industrial DCS systems desired. Knowledge of Emerson DeltaV is beneficial. Familiarity with the latest technology trends in this dynamic field is beneficial

• Familiarity of ASU and SMR technology process control beneficial

• Basic understanding of industrial IT domain including security and interface protocols

• Advanced skills with Google suite of tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, etc)

• Strong analytical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety

• Ability to work (walkdowns and project execution) in a plant setting that requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Up to 33% domestic travel.

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.