MGR - Project

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. 

Reimagine What’s Possible 

Do you have a passion for safety and project management? Air Products seeks a Project Manager who embodies a safety-first mentality, takes ownership for getting results, who can plan and execute stand alone and turnaround projects. If this sounds like you, come grow with us as we continue to build a sustainable tomorrow together!

What's In It For You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Essential Functions

• This role supports the North Region “Project Resources and Outage Support” organization. This role executes capital projects for operating plants in the Operations Organization. This role also leads and executes capital projects during a turnaround event.
• Lead capital projects and manage all engineering, design, and construction resources
• Manage capital projects within a turnaround event
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects
• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews, operational handover inspections, and complete all action items in a timely manner
• Ensure inherent process safety is adhered to on all project designs
• Provide field supervision / support during projects execution
• Manage projects safely, develop a safety plan
• Maintain projects on budget and schedule
• Ensure all projects meet the operability needs of the customer
• Basic understanding of operating plant environment
• Understands quality standards as outlined by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects experience
• Role model within Project Engineering function
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements
• Organizational credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in decision making process
• 2-10 years' experience in maintenance and/or engineering disciplines
• Technical degree (chemical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred)
• Ability to travel 25-40% of the time depending on assigned workload
• Obtain TWIC, passport and pass refinery background checks

Safety Responsibilities

• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution
• Confirm contractor awareness of all AP Safety Standards
• Clearly communicate safety goals – 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids
• Complete short-term contractor BSP forms daily during execution of project
• Complete JSA reviews and fill out JSA Review form daily during execution of project
• Participate in the Safe Work Permit issuance process with the operations team
• Lead daily morning safety / toolbox meetings with all crafts
• Report all incidents immediately
• Ensure all contractors on site for project execution have submitted an Emergency Action Plan prior to mobilization
• Participate in Safety Sampling and Critical Safety Audits during outages
• Attend and contribute to monthly Safety Meetings

Performance Standard

• Willing to work a wide variety of scheduled days and hours, following strict fatigue management guidelines. Travel may be required as much as 25-45% depending on project.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Works professionally and harmoniously with co-workers, supervisors, management, support personnel, program participants, and business area
• Utilizes positive and constructive attitude toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Accepts direction, criticism, and supervision.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Ability to work within and promote teamwork.
• Makes good use of time, completing assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to demonstrate and perform efficiently and reliably all categories of this document.

Required Abilities And Conduct

• Able to achieve various State mandated certifications (TWIC, OSHA, etc.) and other requirements as may be deemed necessary.
• Pass Criminal background investigation. Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
• Prioritize “Zero is achievable” safety policy in words and actions to protect self, others and the environment.
• High ethical standards - unwilling to compromise on worker safety and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates positive, supportive, and cooperative behavior in interacting with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Maintains confidentiality of written and verbal information pertaining to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., its staff, management and participating onsite affiliates.

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. 

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status. 

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