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Messer Americas · 15 hours ago

Senior Piping and Vessels Engineer

Messer Americas is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, and they are seeking a Senior Piping and Vessels Engineer to provide technical expertise in their Project Execution department. The role involves overseeing the design, specification, and commissioning of process piping and pressure vessel systems while interfacing with other engineering disciplines and providing support to project engineers and managers.

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Responsibilities

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:
Factory acceptance testing
Ability to follow project from the 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

Qualification

Industrial gases experienceStatic equipment knowledgeCryogenic systems designWeldingFabricationIndustry codes knowledgeProfessional Engineering licenseAPI certificationsCertified Welding Inspector

Required

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 participate 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

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 company’s bonus program.

Company

Messer Americas

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Messer Americas is one of the industrial gas companies, offers expertise in industrial, medical, specialty, and electronic gases.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Elena Skvortsova
President and CEO
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Jens Luehring
President & CEO
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