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Reimagine What’s Possible

Nature and Scope
Air Products has a build, own, and operate business model, from developing product lines to full-scope EPC and Plant Operations. One of the key enablers to our business growth is data-centric engineering that focuses on data integrity and digitization to enhance the execution capabilities of Air Products mega projects. We aim to increase the Company's internal EPC execution efficiency by strengthening our project information management and handover capabilities.

The Project Automation Manager will improve the efficiency of EPC execution by implementing industry-proven tools and methods. This role will provide expertise in EPC system automation with proven knowledge and experience to retrieve, validate, and deliver data from engineering specifications and drawings. The role will coordinate between the project team and IT to ensure EPC systems operate and perform as encouraged and are supported per the demands of a global project execution team.

The Project Automation Manager will contribute to all phases of project execution and will be staffed as a full-time member of the project team. The candidate must have proven experience in data-driven engineering applications with in-depth knowledge of typical EPC systems, integrations, interfaces, and dependencies. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Product Lines, Information Technology/Management, Suppliers, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Project Controls, and Operations.

Principal accountabilities

• Drives all EPC automation-related activities across the project lifecycle, beginning with the proposal phase.
• Works with the Regional Lifecycle Automation Manager to identify the desired level of system automation with alignment with project scope, scale, and split of work.
• Assess network and communications connectivity needs and the level of support required to support engineering workcenters, construction sites and fabrication yards.
• Coordinates with Project Execution, Engineering, Digital Technologies (IT), and CAD Systems teams to ensure systems and tools are appropriately sized, configured, and service-ready for projects.
• Works closely with other Project Automation Managers to coordinate the setup and support of engineering software tools locally and across global work centers in India, EMEA, the Americas, and Asia.
• Develops project automation plans and procedures with software requirements, configuration, setup, deployment scope, and project close-out and archiving activities, including Handover to Operations.
• Develops data and document requirements specifications and implements Air Products standard data model, including tools and templates.
• Develops data and document handover specification supporting incremental and full-scope delivery.
• Performs engineering data integrity audits to ensure compliance with Air Products data standards, approved conventions, and terminology.
• Keeps pace with industry trends and standard processes.

Critical Competencies

• Experience on very large-scale EPC, Oil and Gas, Industrial Gases, or Petrochemical projects (>500MM CapEx)
• Strong solid understanding of software applications used on large EPC projects, e.g., Hexagon SmartPlant tools, Smart Materials, Ecosys, and OpenText
• Knowledge of the information flow between the automation tools
• Detailed understanding of engineering data management and dependencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong facilitative skills, including presenting to cross cultures and geographies
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Strong experience in engineering systems, architecture, and work processes
• Knowledge of CFIHOS, and ISO standards relevant to information and data management
• Experience in large modularization concepts and design
• Knowledge of subcontract management, construction management, and commissioning systems
• Ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts
• Can decompose high-level information into actionable details

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

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!

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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42720BR

Full Time

Global Engrg Mfg Technology & Equipment

EPC Functions & PGPL

North America

United States