At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.Air Liquide is Hiring for a Project Engineer
This position is located at our office located at 1250 Rene Levesque Blvd W.,18th floor, Montreal, QC.
Summary Job Description: Participate in increasing the Project Management ability to predict project progress, by delivering a holistic, consolidated and independent view on schedule in order to meet the overall Project objectives / targets.
Key Responsibilities
Safety / Quality Assurance / Risk Management/ IMS and general activitiesThe Plant Project Engineer is responsible for but not limited to:
Apply engineering and technical knowledge guided by the Group technical standards and design rules compiled in the Industrial Management System (IMS)
Ensure IMS compliance of the project throughout the project lifecycle to achieve safe, environmentally compliant and reliable operation
Achieve high safety performance by applying all safety rules within the project.
Prepare and conduct the capitalization review and share feedback within the organization promoting a growth mindset organization
The Plant Project Engineer is responsible for but not limited to:
Support Production teams and Zone engineers in the early stage of project definition and estimate development
Prepare the key project deliverables such as technical solution, scope, budget, schedule and risks identification.
Creating scope of work for detailed engineering and Identify applicable internal/external project standards requirements
Ensure the basis of design and engineering deliverables meet Airgas standards and local codes.
During the Execution Phase:
The Plant Project Engineer is responsible for but not limited to:
Apply sound engineering knowledge in his main domain of expertise: Mechanical, Piping, Process.
Act as Overall Design Authorities (ODA), interfacing with internal/external Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Design Authorities (DA)
Supporting the procurement team in expediting review of vendor documentation, RFI and providing technical support documents.
Manage overall project with excellence to ensure safe and reliable delivery and achieve the project KPI's, as defined in the project charter (Technical Performances, Capex, schedule, Risks,...).
Contract, manage and challenge external/internal suppliers and contractors.
Coordinate all project stakeholders mainly the Operation teams to ensure the quality and integrity all through the project phases.
Manage the project as per Airgas Project Execution Handbook and report regularly on the project status.
Manage risks and mitigation plans. Identifying, tracking and mitigating the impact of any risk/change occurring during the execution phase.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrate knowledge in Mechanical, Piping and Process Engineering
Good knowledge of ASME, CSA, NFPA and CGA standards and legislation concerning pressure vessels.
Proficient with engineering and technical documents: P&ID’s, electrical one line diagram, site layout drawings…
General knowledge including but not limited to Civil, Structural, Process Control, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering
Good knowledge of project management methodology, tools and techniques
Education, Experience, and Other Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering: preferably mechanical or chemical engineering.
Preferably 5 to 7 years of experience in engineering in the fields of mechanical engineering and piping.
Preferably 3 years of experience in project management
Experience in the industrial gases sector and industrial projects, ideally in air separation, large on-site facilities, and cryogenics, is an asset.
Active membership in one of Canada’s engineering regulatory bodies is an asset but not required.
Management and Behavioral Skills
Results-oriented. Strong leadership and planning skills,
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good adaptability. International and intercultural mindset.
Strong commitment to safety and reliability.
Self-reliant and decisive.
Resourceful and well-connected.
Travel requirements: Occasionally or frequently to the United States and Canada depending on projects (up to 10–15% of working time and could reach 50% sporadically).
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
- Knowledge in Mechanical, Piping and Process Engineering
- Good knowledge of ASME, CSA, NFPA and CGA standards and legislation concerning pressure vessels
- Proficient with engineering and technical documents: P&ID's, electrical one line diagram, site layout drawings
- General knowledge including Civil, Structural, Process Control, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering
- Good knowledge of project management methodology, tools and techniques
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably mechanical or chemical)
- 5 to 7 years of engineering experience in mechanical and piping (preferred)
- 3 years of project management experience (preferred)
- Experience in industrial gases, air separation, large on-site facilities, and cryogenics (asset)
- Active membership in a Canadian engineering regulatory body (asset)
- Results-oriented with strong leadership, planning, interpersonal and communication skills
- Adaptability, international/intercultural mindset, strong commitment to safety and reliability
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.
Air Liquide Insights
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.








