Messer Americas

Overview

Messer is the world’s largest privately held industrial gases company, operating a large portfolio of industrial gas plants. The Senior Fixed Equipment Engineer will provide mechanical engineering support for operations, reliability, and project execution related to fixed equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for operational ASU, CO2, H2, Helium, and onsite plants.
• Provide piping and vessel engineering specification and design for plant activities.
• Lead the assessment of infrastructure equipment during plant takeovers.
• Ensure mechanical integrity of pressure systems through proper practices.
• Own and update standards and procedures related to Mechanical Integrity and condition assessment processes.
• Manage compliance of regulatory inspection programs for pressure vessels.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for National Board, ASME, and API code interpretations.
• Monitor and manage piping and vessel inspections, including in-house and third-party.
• Approve all piping and vessel inspection and repair procedures.
• Work with Procurement on evaluating third-party services and preparing work scopes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in operational and engineering environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to complete projects and solutions.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proven understanding of regulatory and industry standards and codes.
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.3, API, NBIC, and CGA documents.
• Working knowledge of mandatory technical specifications.

Additional Information

• Position can be based in Bethlehem, PA or Houston, TX.
• Ability to travel 20-30% (40-60 nights/year).