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

 The 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.