Senior Principal Engineer-Project

at  AP Canada Ltd

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

We are seeking a Senior Principal Project Engineer for our Industrial Gases division. This position is a Canadian-Residence based position ideally located in Edmonton, Calgary. This is a diverse group that supports Industrial Gases (IG) North America capital projects, turnaround (TAR) planning, and turnaround execution.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5-10 years’ experience in maintenance and/or engineering fields
• Manufacturing plant operations, maintenance, and capital projects experience.
• Role model within Project Engineering function and strong leadership skills.
• Interpersonal credibility - able to influence business area, engineering and manufacturing managers in way you make decisions.
• Able to acquire TWIC, passport and pass refinery background checks.
• Participate in Canadian PMP approval process and accountability for projects.

REQUIRED ABILITIES AND CONDUCT:

• Technical degree (chemical engineering or mechanical engineering preferred).
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) preferred.
• Able to achieve various Province mandated certifications (P. Eng, etc.) and other requirements as may be deemed vital.
• 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, encouraging, and collaborative behaving 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.
• Applies positive and constructive demeanor toward resolution of problems and conflicts.
• Demonstrates ability to remain calm in demanding situations.
• Ability to work within and promote a partnership philosophy.
• Pass Criminal background investigation. Individuals will be subject to pre-employment, reasonable cause periodic, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Lead assigned capital projects (standalone projects and projects within plant outages) and handle all engineering, design, and construction resources.
• Develop estimates, funding documents, schedule, and ongoing forecasts for plant executed projects within SAP.
• Ensure all projects receive adequate process hazard reviews and ORI’s and that all recommendations are complete in a timely manner.
• Provide field supervision / support during projects execution.
• Maintain projects on budget and schedule and meet the operability needs of the customer.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct Safety Kickoff Meeting with contractors and operations team prior to start of project execution.
• Confirm contractor is aware of and follows all AP Safety Standards and clearly communicate safety goals – 0 Recordables, 0 First Aids.
• Complete short-term contractor BSP forms daily during each 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.
• 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.