Lead Process Engineer

Job Summary

The role is to provide expert process engineering in support of the ongoing operation and continuous improvement of all Messer plants in the Americas, all phases of projects executed in Americas Tonnage and merchant business, and all the needs of the Plant Operations and Engineering Center organization.

Messer is the world's largest privately held industrial gases company and what we do matters because it is woven into every part of life, from the medical gases that patients rely on to the essential elements needed to safely and sustainably produce the goods our communities depend on.

The true strength of Messer is our people-at every level and in every role.

Join us and take pride in the impact you will make by providing solutions essential to our world and lives. Reach your highest potential at our stable, inclusive company with diverse opportunities in a growing industry, supported by people who care.

Messer stands apart because we put what matters first, and you matter.

• Drive continuous improvement in plant efficiency through resolution of identified efficiency gaps, supporting operating center manager or regional managers as appropriate
• Provide expert technical support for problem solving, troubleshooting and debottlenecking at Messer production sites, including performance issues with process equipment Molecular Sieve Adsorbers, Heat Exchangers, Distillation Columns, etc.
• Creation, ongoing development, and management of change of plant power models
• Lead process audits and Plant Efficiency Reviews
• Engineering Management of Change (EMOC) review. Act as expert authority for Process Engineering discipline.
• Process engineering in support of region lead projects heat and material balances, pressure balances, process specification for valves and equipment. P& ups and review.
• Lead HAZOPs and P&
• Identify efficiency and throughput improvement opportunities and engineer solutions
• Work closely with commercial and project teams to support business development using existing assets
• Lead continuous improvement within the operations support department, e.g. updating technical plant documentation, development of design standards, engineering tools, IMSS chapters, etc.

• Expert in process technologies related to industrial gases production
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or mechanical Engineering;
• Minimum 10 years of experience in process engineering/process design or related field

• Advanced engineering degree preferred

Messer's safety culture, commitment to providing dependable supply and innovative gas technology solutions help customers unlock opportunities to be safer, more sustainable, more productive and more efficient, so their business thrives. We nurture lasting, meaningful relationships with customers, our communities, and with one another.

We offer comprehensive benefits and appreciable pay, with steady schedules and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. We prioritize and invest in our people at every level of our organization - the dedication, knowledge, customer focus and entrepreneurial spirit of our employees is what make Messer refreshingly different.

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