Senior Mechanical Engineer
Air LiquideAbout the role
Location:
Houston, TX (HO) - ManagementRockford, IL (Winnebago) - Biogas prod landfillThe Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Air Liquide is Hiring for a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Houston, Chicago, or Milwaukee!
We are looking for you!
Pay: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start day 1 of employment.
Recruiter: Carolyn Harris | carolyn.harris@airliquide.com
Air Liquide is looking for a driven and technically-skilled Mechanical Engineer
with design and operational experience to join our team. In this role, you'll take ownership of the complete lifecycle of critical mechanical equipment (especially rotating/compression equipment) used in gas processing at our renewable natural gas (RNG) plants. From initial design and specification to commissioning and ongoing support through operations (including troubleshooting, RCAs, problem resolution), you'll ensure our systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will also be a key player in multidisciplinary project teams, including teams managing operations and development of new RNG plants for construction, contributing your expertise to build and improve our state-of-the-art facilities. This position is a perfect fit for an engineer who enjoys both technical design, hands-on project execution and management of operating equipment.
Responsibilities
Equipment Lifecycle Management: Take full responsibility for the specification, selection, procurement, commissioning, and maintenance of mechanical equipment, especially rotating/compression equipment, ensuring it meets project and process requirements. Lead RCAs efficiently. Work with site staff and the reliability team to develop and implement strategies that maximize uptime of the equipment. Be a lead on troubleshooting issues with rotating equipment during operation, including with vendors/OEMs/etc.
Code Compliance: Ensure all pressure vessel and piping designs, modifications, and repairs adhere to relevant industry standards, particularly ASME Section VIII, Division 1 and ASME B31.3. Recommend when to mandate equipment specific standards such as API 618 & 619.
Project Execution: Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (Process, Electrical, Controls) to design, install, and commission new equipment and systems safely and efficiently.
Technical Support: Serve as a subject matter expert for key rotating equipment, providing engineering support for troubleshooting, maintenance strategies, and reliability improvements.
Project Engineering: Assist in managing project scope, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful project delivery from concept to completion.
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