Area Project Engineer II

Purpose Manage portfolio of projects in the assigned area. Execute small‑medium projects. Develop required project phases and execute to fulfill project scope while ensuring that industry standards, guidelines and regulations are met, and that corporate and department standards, procedures and policies are followed. Principal Responsibilities Operations Support Provide engineering and project management support to Messer manufacturing plants for new capital projects, expansion and equipment modifications. Support corporate and division goals for GAP/HPO and productivity gains. Deliver successful cost‑saving, revenue & cash‑generating projects in Supply using Six Sigma methodology. Develop the medium and long‑term productivity pipeline aligned with the Region Americas (RAS) Supply strategy, ensuring adequate resources (people and CAPEX) are available. Work with leadership to identify and prioritize projects across the region. Ensure alignment of Green Belt and Black Belt projects with overall RAS Supply priorities and critical projects. Project Design and Execution (new systems, upgrades, efficiency improvements, & service of existing customer installations) Develop required project phases and execute to fulfill project scope while ensuring that industry standards, guidelines and regulations are met, and that corporate and department standards, procedures and policies are followed. Develop project internal orders in accordance with company accounting procedures; track project budget throughout and close in accordance with accounting procedures. Lead development of customer and project‑specific documentation (installation drawings, risk assessment/HAZOPs, Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews [PSSR], commissioning procedures, customer presentations/progress reports, customer turnover manual, Lessons Learned/ project close‑out reports). Manage outsourced engineering and design functions, including interface and project management of consultants, A&E firms and EPC contractors. Perform and/or support the design of gas handling systems including development of Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, BOMs, and gas panel drawings. Support Sales team at customer meetings as technical representative. Lead local Sales personnel in implementing solutions to satisfy customer needs. Maintain corrective actions and EMOC records for assigned projects. Identify potential GAP/HPO projects at assigned plants that can create cost savings and/or increase productivity. Work with stakeholders to develop GAP/HPO project proposals for submission to division management. Determine parameters and metrics to measure GAP/HPO savings and apply data collection techniques. Support the business to improve existing processes and create new ones to become most effective and efficient. Ensure sharing of best practices & lessons learned. Drive usage of common tools and methods for quicker, more transparent, data‑based business decisions. Provide engineering and project management support for new capital projects, expansion and equipment modifications. GAP/HPO and Productivity Goals Manage projects and implement sustainable solutions: Deliver successful productivity projects for RAS across the Supply functions of BSCM, CSCM, and Tonnage operations. Ensure timely execution of project delivery and implementation of pragmatic, sustainable, and accepted solutions. Support identification and chartering of new projects. Reporting & communication: Communicate and report project progress, results, and deviations from the plan and associated risks in a timely manner to all relevant stakeholders. Recognize and reward successes and celebrate accomplishments. Best practice and knowledge sharing: Identify, translate and promote best practices within the region, both geographically and functionally. Research and promote opportunities to replicate best practice from Six Sigma projects implemented in other Messer organizations and by benchmarking leading organizations. Required Skills Experience with process equipment engineering; P&IDs, process piping, pressure vessels, instrumentation/controls, process safety reviews (HAZOP) and LOPA. Computer literate including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and AutoCAD. Highly motivated and self‑directed. Leadership, communication, facilitation, influencing, interpersonal, project management & planning, analytical, MS‑Office (especially Excel), fluent in English; knowledgeable of operations bulk and tonnage organization and business processes. Travel as required (25–40%), including international travel to Canada. Basic Qualifications Bachelor Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Experience: Minimum 10 years experience in manufacturing. Minimum 7 years experience in project management and experience in supply chain and/or industrial gas. Preferred Qualifications Certified project management professional (PMP) or PE strongly preferred. Experience in industrial processes management is a plus. Transactional process improvement experience is a strong plus. Green Belt (GB) or Black Belt (BB) certification is a plus. MBA is a plus. The salary range for this position is $102,000 - $136,000. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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