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Air Products, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for a Stress Engineer in our Houston Office. This position reports to the Regional Piping & Layout Manager and is primarily responsible for developing safe, fit-for-purpose piping layouts and related project deliverables according to project schedule and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Play a supporting role in the execution of projects and product development.
• Champions the implementation of new technology and continuous improvement of work processes.
• Perform basic pipe stress analyses on piping systems under the supervision of a senior stress engineer.
• Perform pipe stress analyses on critical piping systems in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Preparation of specifications and requisitions for expansion joints, spring hangers, constants, and pre-insulated pipe supports.
• Participate in plant model review meetings.
• Navigation of 3D model using Hexagons Smart 3D and Smart Plant Review.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proactively seeks information from others
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to develop a high level of confidence in proposing value added solutions

Communication

• Proactively collaborate with internal AP teams to meet project commitments, costs and schedules.
• Responsible for supporting AP regional cost centers as workload requires.
• Travel up to 10% including office and site visits.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with 1 to 3 years of related experience
• Intermediate level of proficiency in the use of AutoPipe and/or Caesar II
• Understanding of ASME B31.1, B31.3, ASME BPVC and other piping codes
• Microsoft Office Suite

Preferences

• Experience with finite element analyses (for example Ansys, FePipe and NozzlePro)
• Experience with Hexagon Smart Plant software tools (Intergraph Smart® 3D and Intergraph Smart® Review)
• Experience with Microstation or AutoCAD
• Preferred - EIT certification

Character

• Highly motivated and able to work independently and efficiently in a fluid environment with competing priorities
• Open to continuous improvement with a passion for continuous development and learning

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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