How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We're seeking an experienced Lead Process Engineer to drive the improvement of our air separation processes. Your expertise in air separation, hydrogen production, and water treatment will be key in guiding risk assessments, refining procedures, and developing our team. Join us to lead new projects and foster continuous improvement.
Job Description:
As our Lead Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:
Leading Process Control Optimization & Technical Support:
Collaborate with site teams to define optimal unit operating modes and support performance tests.
Anticipate production needs, analyze process data, and identify key variables to recommend and implement changes that enhance safety, reliability, and efficiency.
Identify and propose process control optimizations using appropriate tools, then oversee their implementation.
Advise site managers on equipment selection (valves, sensors, analyzers, etc.) based on advanced process control knowledge.
Develop specifications for operating procedures and assist in revising existing ones.
Share best practices from other Air Liquide sites to encourage adherence to group procedures.
Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and develop preventative measures.
Work to minimize the human error factor in processes.
Respond promptly to process incidents and propose plans to reduce negative impacts.
Participate in change risk assessments (MOC) and non-standard work approvals by providing thorough process risk analysis.
Collaborate with production and engineering on special projects to increase equipment reliability or efficiency.
Perform CnHm Auditor duties through periodic site inspections.
Providing Water Treatment Expertise:
Improve industrial water treatment reliability and efficiency (cooling systems, boilers, reverse osmosis) using Air Liquide programs, studies, and troubleshooting for corrosion and microorganism control.
Optimize supplier service quality and cost with the purchasing department, per Air Liquide policies.
Investigate water treatment issues, identify causes, and develop solutions to reduce disruptions.
Conducting Training & Development:
Deliver training on air distillation, CnHm risk management, O2 risk management, cold embrittlement protection, and hydrogen production.
Keep relevant training modules current and conduct sessions as requested by the Training Manager.
Representing the Company:
Represent the Company’s division at corporate working groups (e.g., “COP”) and external seminars on process optimization and water treatment.
Are you a MATCH?
We are looking for a leader who has:
A higher professional (technical) education.
Awareness of mandatory operational requirements for production sites, including safety and state/regional regulations.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Ability to conduct incident investigations (e.g., event tree analysis).
Knowledge of risks associated with: Hydrogen, explosive gases, Oxygen, Cold embrittlement, Hydrocarbons in air separation units.
Familiarity with Health and safety regulations for employees and Fire Safety regulations.
At least 3 years of specialist experience in this field.
Intermediate English skills (for communication with technical experts, meeting participation, and technical documentation).
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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.
Skills Required
- A higher professional (technical) education
- At least 3 years of specialist experience in this field
- Knowledge of risks associated with hydrogen, explosive gases, and hydrocarbons
- Familiarity with health and safety regulations
- Intermediate English skills for technical communication
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
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What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
