Linde Engineering North America LLC
Lead Process Safety Engineer
Tonawanda, NY, United States | req27844
What you will enjoy doing*

• You will lead the development of process and plant safety engineering concepts and deliverables for Projects in the Americas including the following:
  • Determination of mechanical design conditions for equipment and piping, as well as allocation, load calculation, specification, inquiry and purchasing of safety relief devices
  • Determination and design of Safety Instrumented Systems
  • Implementation of process safety requirements into project P& ID's
  • Safety design and specification of flare headers, blowdown-, flare-and emergency block in and depressuring systems
  • Participation in technical safety- and availability studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, etc.
  • Assessing and promoting compliance with Linde Engineering, Linde Gas and corporate process safety requirements or 3rd party equivalent.
  • Determination and design of fire protection, explosion protection, fire & gas detection concepts and systems
• You will be expected to collaborate effectively with global teams across cultural and geographical boundaries as well as with project management and engineers of other EPC functions (e.g. engineering, procurement, construction, etc.)
• You will provide support to the Sales organization with regards to Process and Environmental Safety requirements to support proper upfront project definition during proposal development efforts
• You will also leverage your previous experience to mentor and train less experienced Process Safety Engineering team members in the LEA organization

What makes you great

• You have a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, Safety Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working within a compliance management systems such as safety (OHSAS 18001), environmental (ISO 14001), or system safety (MIL-STD-882) systems is preferred
• 8-10 or more years experience in safety engineering
• Working knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations including but not limited to GPA, API, ASME, NFPA, ISA, OSHA, and/or EPA
• You have effective computer skills like Microsoft Office Software and other discipline specific software applications
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company
• You have effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplishgoals

Why you will love working with us
Linde Engineering Americas (LEA) is a member of the Linde Engineering Division of Linde plc. LEA is a single-source technology, engineering, procurement and construction firm focused on providing innovative solutions to customers. Areas of expertise include hydrogen solutions, air separation, carbon capture, adsorption, gas processing, deep cryogenics, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and fired process equipment.

In this role you must learn and abide the Linde Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct by demonstrating honesty, integrity, professionalism in all communications, actions, and decisions.
What we offer you!
At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you're looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!
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We are looking forward to receiving your complete application.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

#LI-DNIYou will lead the development of process and plant safety engineering concepts and deliverables for Projects in the Americas including the following: Determination of mechanical design conditions for equipment and piping, as well as allocation, load calculation, specification, inquiry and purchasing of safety relief devicesDetermination and design of Safety Instrumented SystemsImplementation of process safety requirements into project P& ID'sSafety design and specification of flare headers, blowdown-, flare-and emergency block in and depressuring systemsParticipation in technical safety- and availability studies such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA, etc.Assessing and promoting compliance with Linde Engineering, Linde Gas and corporate process safety requirements or 3rd party equivalent.Determination and design of fire protection, explosion protection, fire & gas detection concepts and systemsYou will be expected to collaborate effectively with global teams across cultural and geographical boundaries as well as with project management and engineers of other EPC functions (e.g. engineering, procurement, construction, etc.)You will provide support to the Sales organization with regards to Process and Environmental Safety requirements to support proper upfront project definition during proposal development effortsYou will also leverage your previous experience to mentor and train less experienced Process Safety Engineering team members in the LEA organization