APQ Pressure Systems Engineer

Job Description and Qualifications
COMPANY PROFILE
Air Products Qudra is a regional development and investment joint venture (JV)
between Air Products and Qudra Energy, a subsidiary of Vision Invest. Air
Products is a world-leading industrial gases company developing, engineering,
building, owning and operating many of the world's largest industrial gas
projects. Vision Invest is a leading development and investment Holding
Company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with a diversified portfolio of
investments across several sectors such as Utility, Infrastructure, Logistics
and Industrial Gases with a global operational investment footprint.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Safety
* Provide & maintain a safe work environment for self & others. Employs good housekeeping methods and demonstrate leadership with all company & industry safe work processes to prevent injuries. Ensure proper documentation is maintained for safety related activities.
* Ensure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the Air Products Qudra Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc. The position provides technical support for executing, organizing, and auditing the safety systems, to build the Air Products safety culture into the APQ organization.
* Participate in meetings held by government departments which are responsible for the supervision of safety, environmental and fire protection, public security, implementing and executing relative requirements within APQ.
* Assist in the certification and mandatory regular inspection of special equipment, lightning protection and grounding, toxic and flammable gas detection.
* Participating in the major turnarounds & project activities of company facilities, ensuring the safety during this process
* Coordinate employee safety committee meetings & programs and actively encourage employee participation and accountability in safety management programs.
* Support in HSSE procurements process
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Technical:
* Provide engineering evaluation & determinations, issue technical direction & guidance, and oversee inspection & quality assurance initiatives for all aspects of Pressure Systems & Equipment systems including troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and test activities.
* Maintain responsibility for the long-term Pressure Systems & Equipment planning and support with respect to mechanical integrity testing frequency, operational changes, and preventive maintenance
* Provide engineering support & guidance during the construction of the plants. Maintain accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives.
* Provide engineering guidance to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems.
* Provide engineering input for development and maintenance of Pressure System & Equipment standards, procedures, best practices, inspection contracts, and contractor selection guidelines.
* Provide engineering guidance to ensure reliability and maintainability of equipment, processes, utilities, facilities, controls, and safety/security systems.
* Provide engineering input for development and maintenance of Pressure Systems & Equipment systems & equipment standards, procedures, best practices, inspection contracts, and contractor selection guidelines.
* Develop detailed engineering specifications, evaluate quotations, perform technical bid evaluations & vendor document review, and validate factory acceptance testing related to the procurement of Pressure Systems & Equipment and system components.
* Provide technical support and safety leadership for MOC's, OPHR's, and other safety related initiatives in order to drive process safety compliance. Consult Air Products Qudra process safety personnel as required for additional technical support.
Operations
* Ensure the safety of all operations personnel by utilizing the Air Products Basic Safety Practice program, which includes Safety Work Permits, LOTO, Confined Space, etc. The position provides technical support for executing, organizing, and auditing the safety systems, to build the Air Products safety culture into the MEET organization.
* Provide Pressure Systems & Equipment engineering support to operations in order to effectively operate the ASU, HYCO, and CO2 facilities in Region to meet the customer's satisfaction on safety, reliability, product quality, and flexibility of product supply while in compliance of contractual requirements.
* Ensure Air Products Qudra standards, global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality, and overall customer services are met
* Provide technical guidance, working with the commissioning team, assisting in the commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities.
* Participate in the training of the Operations team up to plant commissioning
* Assist Operations in maintaining accurate document control and monitor quality assurance initiatives.
* Maintain alignment with the Operations Plant Managers, Site Leadership and the Business Area to align with asset management opportunities and commercial priorities
* Provide technical support for turnarounds.
* Establish & maintain a relationship with the local inspection bureau, maintain relevant statutory, regulatory, technology standards, and code information consistent with APQ plant operational objectives
* Establish & maintain compliance with all company and local regulations.
* This position is also responsible for helping to implement pressure system revalidation work, MOC's and spare parts strategy in the plant
Repair & Maintenance:
* Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive Pressure Systems & Stationary Equipment risk-based maintenance plan. Provide appropriate technical guidance and detailed instructions to schedule, execute, and monitor compliance of plans.
* Collect data and provide input to a Risk Management Plan for each facility supported to anticipate reliability-related, and non-reliability-related risks that could adversely impact plant operation.
* Provide guidance to help develop and implement engineering solutions to repetitive failures and other conditions which adversely impact plant operations.
* Develop and implement inspection, weld mapping & test plans for operation of Pressure Systems & Equipment systems & equipment during fabrication / installation / repair activities.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
* Mechanical Engineering graduate (BSME) with >‎10 years of relevant experience in chemical / refinery / gas plant maintenance / inspection / engineering.
* Additional experience in plant maintenance, pressure vessel design / repair, heat exchangers, machinery, process safety, mechanical integrity and work process management a strong plus
* Working knowledge of the ASME and ANSI codes for design, inspection, and repair.
* Working knowledge of piping and pressure vessel design & materials compatibility.
* Working knowledge of welding procedures, qualifications, inspections, and quality assurance.
* In depth knowledge and experience in inspection & testing techniques for pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks and piping..
* Desirable to have ASME / API Pressure Vessel, Piping inspection qualification.
Req No.
40282BR
Employment Status
Full Time
Organization
Middle East, Egypt & Turkey
Business Sector / Division
MEIET Operations
Region
Middle East, Egypt, Turkey (MEET)
Country
Saudi Arabia