Furnace Engineer

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking a Furnace Engineer to provide program support and technical guidance to Linde Gas US (LGUS) operating facilities. The Furnace Engineer will focus on steam methane reformers, reformer inlet and outlet systems, process gas boiler, and flue gas convection section coils. The Furnace Engineer will collaborate with the Mechanical Integrity team, Reliability Engineers, plant personnel and the capital projects team to support fired equipment analysis, repairs, and upgrades. This position will report to the LGUS Mechanical Integrity Manager and has the option of being located in Deer Park, TX; The Woodlands, TX; Geismar, LA; or Tonawanda, NY.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support for furnaces and associated equipment throughout the fleet.
• Work closely with the Mechanical Integrity team to assess inspection findings, develop repair plans, and identify root causes to eliminate repetitive failures.
• Stay updated on applicable industry standards to ensure LGUS facilities are aligned with requirements. Revise internal standards and policies as needed to ensure compliance.
• Provide engineering support to facilities to close gaps in PSI and management systems. This includes performing engineering calculations or interfacing with other technical resources to secure required documentation of PSI.
• Complete calculations for reformer tube and pigtail creep, reformer tube and pigtail remaining life, refractory heat transfer, and maximum allowable temperature values
• Support furnace and associated equipment upgrades by managing small capital projects and/or providing technical expertise to Project Managers.
• Assist as needed during Fired equipment MI inspections and corrective action execution.
• support turnaround activities as necessary which may occasionally go beyond normal business hours
• Identify bad actors and chronic damage mechanisms and develop strategies to resolve.
• Lead or assist in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities for furnace failures.

Qualifications:

This position requires a combination of office work and field work. This position typically requires approximately 25% travel domestically.

• BS in Mechanical Engineering preferred and 10+ years' experience as a fired equipment technical resource in a PSM regulated facility.
• Exceptional collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as to lead and participate on cross-functional teams
• Able to manage multiple priorities, drive issues to completion, and obtain results.
• Understand the multi-disciplinary aspects of corrosion & materials selection
• Familiarity and experience with most engineering materials (metals & non-metals)
• Experience with most common NDE and NDT technologies and applications
• Working knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel (Section I and Section VIII), Piping Codes (B31.3 and B31.12), API 560, API 530, API 941, API 510, API 570, API 579 etc.
• Experience with welding best practices for high nickel alloys including wrought and cast materials
• Experience with brick and monolithic refractory systems
• Experience with piping and vessel external insulation systems
• Experience working within or supporting OSHA PSM-regulated facilities or processes, and knowledge of how mechanical integrity program elements apply to fired equipment.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

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.

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