Senior Piping and Vessels Engineer

Senior Piping and Vessels Engineer – Messer Americas Job Summary

The purpose of the Senior Pressure Vessel and Piping Engineer is to provide technical expertise within Messer’s Project Execution department regarding various forms of plant static equipment including design, specification, fabrication, repair, operation and code compliance. Since every single plant project requires process piping and pressure vessels, the engineer will be involved in some capacity with a wide variety of projects with a large range of technical complexity.

This position will primarily provide value to the organization by executing deliverables for project engineers/managers, providing preliminary equipment design/cost bases to the proposals group, and interfacing with other engineering disciplines as required.

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.

• Individual contributor in the design, specification, selection, commissioning and troubleshooting of process piping and pressure vessel systems.
• Oversight of engineering contractor organizations that support Messer Americas projects, including review of designs, calculations, specifications, schedules and procedures.
• Oversight of equipment fabricator vendors, including Factory acceptance testing.
• Ability to follow project from initial specification through design and manufacture, construction and installation, commissioning and resolution of field issues.
• Participation in HAZOPs and risk assessments as a technical contributor.
• Plan and implement QA/QC plans relating to piping and vessels.
• Interface with the proposals group to generate preliminary design and cost information for projects.
• Serve as technical resource for other departments within Messer Americas (such as plant operations) as needed for existing static equipment.

• Experience with industrial gases, cryogenic systems, air separation plants and chemical plants.
• Broad knowledge of static equipment such as storage vessels, heat exchangers, and process piping systems.
• Knowledge of the design and operation of cryogenic cold boxes, pre-purification systems, and cryogenic liquid bulk tanks is a plus.
• Knowledge of cutting, welding, brazing and related thermal processes used for piping and vessel fabrication as well as NDE techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPVC, CGA and participation in code conferences as a representative of Messer.

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Metallurgical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3-10 years relevant experience with process piping and/or pressure vessel engineering including design, fabrication, testing and commissioning.

• A graduate degree is not required, but considered a plus.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license is a plus.
• Knowledge of relevant industry practices such as oxygen level cleaning, and safety best practices is a plus.
• API certifications are a plus.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or other NDE certifications are a plus.

The salary range for this position is $109,000-$146,000. Messer provides medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance and paid time off as well as other voluntary benefits, such as, long term disability in accordance with the terms and conditions of these Plans. Employees are eligible to enroll in Messer’s 401(k) Plan. Employees may be eligible to participate in the…