Process Engineer

Process Engineer-24001514

Description

Job Overview :

The HYCO Operation Excellence group has an opening for a Process Engineer in the HYCO Performance team to support our production facilities in the US.

The successful candidate will be located primarily in the Houston, TX area and report to the HYCO Performance Manager.

• This role will be responsible for monitoring and improving the performance of all HyCO plants across the fleet. The main areas of responsibility will include : (1) HyCO plants efficiency / performance monitoring, reconciliation and troubleshooting;
• 2) Process optimization at plant or enclave level to maximize operating profit; (3) Identification of capacity / efficiency improvement projects;

4) Process engineer role for design and implementation of small improvement projects,

Primary Responsibilities :

• Utilize process / data analysis, process controls and modeling skills to identify performance improvement opportunities and troubleshoot problems in operating HyCO plants
• Identify and justify improvement projects, implement projects and validate project savings
• Monitor and analyze plant efficiency for HyCO plants and provide guidance on key operating parameters, assist regional plants in achieving plant efficiency and performance KPI targets
• Provide regular technical assistance to other departments within HyCO business including product management, pipeline operating center and business development
• Coordinate the support and development of predictive monitoring tools to improve reliability and operability of our HyCO plants

Qualifications

• Must have at least 5 years of experience in a process engineering function in operations or engineering in the industrial gas, chemicals, refining / petrochemical and / or steam generation industries
• Proven ability to assess plant performance and reconcile performance based on process modeling and data
• Demonstrated ability (or at least working experience) with operation of H2 SMR plant or HyCO plant.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills able to work as individual contributor as well as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to generate ideas and develop them into improvement projects
• Knowledge of process controls and optimization and basic familiarity with instrumentation systems is preferred
• Proficient in process modeling using Unisim, AspenPlus or equivalent software package
• Prior experience with HyCO plants, Hydrogen and / or Carbon Monoxide, is preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate across multiple departments within Linde Plc. such as operations, engineering, business development and R&D
• Domestic travel is required (

About Linde :

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including aerospace, chemicals, food and beverage, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals.

Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more.

Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion.

Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. To learn more, visit About Linde

We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits.

Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted.