Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Looking for PRINCIPAL STRESS ENGINEER at Houston, TX  Full Time

Responsibilities:
* Play a lead role or supporting role in the planning and execution of projects and product development.
* Play a lead role in the development of Project Execution Strategy.
* Play a significant role in the training and professional development of Stress Engineering personnel.
* Champions the implementation of new technology and continuous improvement of work processes.
* Responsible for guiding and supervising the work of others, while leading multiple concurrent projects consisting of one or more support engineers.
* Perform pipe stress analyses on critical piping systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
* Preparation of specifications and requisitions for expansion joints, spring hangers, constants, and pre-insulated pipe supports.
* Review and approve project deliverables and stress calculations while ensuring compliance with internal specifications, standards, and industry practices.
* Participate in plant model review meetings.
* Navigation of 3D model using Hexagons Smart 3D and Smart Plant Review.
Skills & Abilities:
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Excellent organizational skills
* Excellent leadership qualities
* Proactively seeks information from others
* Independent and creative thinker and decision maker
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to develop a high level of confidence in proposing value added solutions
* Responsible for being a positive role model/mentor for other team members
Leadership
* Lead class I through IV (small – large) scale projects through all stages of design from concept to handover to Construction ensuring that 1) all design deliverables reference and comply with the latest codes, standards and specifications and (2) costs remain on or under-budget, identifying and communicating all scope changes and/or schedule issues.
Communication
* Proactively collaborate with internal AP teams and external third-parties to meet project commitments, costs and schedules.
* Responsible for supporting AP regional cost centers as workload requires, including promoting strategic initiatives and knowledge across regional cost centers.
Specifications, Standards, Work Instructions, Job Aids
* Responsible for maintaining internal specifications, standards, work instructions, templates and job aids pertaining to pipe stress.
Travel
* Travel up to 10% including office and site visits.
* Participate in shop and site inspections and field support.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
* BS in Engineering with minimum 4 years of experience
* Expert level of proficiency in the use of AutoPipe and/or Caesar II
* Understanding of ASME B31.1, B31.3, ASME BPVC and other piping codes
* Understanding of API and NEMA Standards
* Microsoft Office Suite
Preferences
* Experience with finite element analyses (for example Ansys, FePipe and NozzlePro)
* Experience with Hexagon Smart Plant software tools (Intergraph Smart 3D and Intergraph Smart Review)
* Experience with Microstation or AutoCAD
* Experience in Air Separation (ASU), Hydrogen, Steam methane reforming (SMR), Syngas, Ammonia, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG)
* Experience with ASCE Standard 7-10 and 7-16 (Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Building and Other Structures)
* Preferred – Professional Engineering License
* Preferred – Project Management Professional Certification
Character
* Highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently in a fluid environment with competing priorities
* Open to continuous improvement with a passion for continuous development and learning

Air Products is an equal opportunity employer where diversity matters.At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit

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.

Air Products thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

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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Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Air Products is also committed to Employment Equity (Canada).
Individuals who may have an accommodation need related to applying for positions with Air Products in the U.S. and Canada, should contact Air Products at 1-800-966-2724, Option #1.