Staff Engineer- Gas and Chemical

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Staff Engineer – Gas and Chemical Systems Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer – Gas and Chemical Systems to lead the engineering, construction, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of our high-purity gas and chemical distribution facilities. In this senior role, you will be deeply involved in greenfield projects , taking systems from initial design vendor collaboration through startup, operational handover, and continuous optimization. You will serve as a technical expert for critical infrastructure, including Gas Cabinets, Chemical Delivery Modules (CDMs), Valve Manifold Boxes/Panels (VMBs/VMPs), chemical control systems, and Toxic Gas Monitoring Systems (TGMS).
What You Will Be DoingDesign, Construction & Commissioning

• Collaborate closely with design vendors to ensure all gas and chemical system requirements and specifications are met.
• Review engineering drawings, submittals, and field installation progress during construction.
• Direct commissioning activities, including equipment preparation, operational testing, and loop checks.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system abnormalities during the construction and startup phases.
• Manage documentation, manuals, systems databases, and formal handover processes for operations.

Operations, Maintenance & Reliability

• Provide ongoing engineering support to ensure the safe, continuous, and reliable operation of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems, and TGMS.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to optimize equipment performance and maintain accurate operating/maintenance procedures.
• Apply reliability engineering principles, including Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), to resolve chronic issues and prevent downtime.
• Conduct system evaluations and implement continuous improvement initiatives through capital and expense projects.

Capacity Planning & Cross-Discipline Coordination

• Perform system capacity planning, shutdown planning, and expansion strategies to support scaling production demands.
• Coordinate effectively with adjacent facility disciplines, including Automation, Industrial Wastewater/Drains, Ultra-Pure Water (UPW), Exhaust, and Environmental Systems.
• Ensure all systems strictly comply with internal safety standards, local codes, and environmental regulations.

What You Must Have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (Master’s degree highly preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years of facilities engineering experience focused on gas and chemical system design and operations.
• Greenfield Project Requirement: Direct hands-on experience working on greenfield (new construction) projects is required. Proven experience in design, construction, commissioning, and startup is strongly preferred.
• Technical Expertise:
• In-depth understanding and operational knowledge of Gas Cabinets, CDMs, VMBs, VMPs, chemical control systems, and Toxic Gas Monitoring Systems (TGMS).
• Ability to read, interpret, and mark up complex engineering drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Knowledge of adjacent facility systems (Automation, Drains, UPW, Exhaust, and Environmental Systems).
• Professional Competencies: Strong analytical, decision-making, and time-management skills; proficiency in MS Office and specialized engineering tools.
• Certifications: Professional Engineering (PE) License is a plus.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to work in various weather conditions and perform physical tasks in awkward positions or tight spaces.
• Regularly lift and adjust objects up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to sharp, hot, or cold equipment in a high-purity industrial manufacturing facility.
• Respirator & PPE: Must be medically qualified to wear a respirator; comfortable climbing ladders, working at elevations, and operating in confined spaces while wearing full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

What We Offer

• Benefits: Excellent and competitive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, and more).