POSITION SUMMARY

Air Products has a build, own, and operate business model, from developing product lines to full-scope EPC and Plant Operations. One of the key enablers to our business growth is data-centric engineering that focuses on data integrity and digitization to enhance the execution capabilities of Air Products mega projects. We aim to increase the Company's internal EPC execution efficiency by strengthening our project information management and handover capabilities.

The Project Automation Manager will maximize the efficiency of EPC execution by supporting the roll-out and use of industry-proven tools and methods. This role will provide expertise in EPC system automation with solid knowledge and experience to manage information in the most efficient way to support the construction team. The role will coordinate between the project team and IT to ensure EPC systems operate and perform as expected and are supported per the demands of a global project execution team. The role will ensure robust processes are in place to support information accuracy and information integrity received and generated by construction.

DIMENSIONS

The Project Automation Manager will contribute to all phases of project execution and will be staffed as a full-time member of the project team. The candidate must have proven experience in data-driven engineering applications with in-depth knowledge of typical EPC systems, integrations, interfaces, and dependencies. This individual will work closely with Engineering, Product Lines, Information Technology/Management, Suppliers, Project Management, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Project Controls, and Operations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
 

• Responsible for the execution and support of the Project Automation Execution Strategy and Construction Automation Plan at the project site.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Coordinate with the local system owners to ensure efficient use of the tools that support the following functions.
  • Document management
  • Sub-contracts management
  • Construction management
  • Advanced Work Packaging
  • Commissioning
  • Mobile Technologies

 

• Identify and coordinate to resolution any IT, Automation or training requirements.
• In coordination with Construction and home-office Automation, support the roll out and use of new technology to support field functions.
• Assess network and communications connectivity needs and the level of support required to support the construction site, warehousing and fabrication yards.
• Coordinates with Project Execution, Construction, Digital Technologies (IT), to ensure deployed systems and tools are appropriately sized, configured, and service-ready for field.
• Works closely with the home-office Project Automation Manager to coordinate the setup and support of construction and commissioning software tools.
• Develops site specific job aids to support the site roll out of automation tools.
• Ensures that the automation strategy is adhered to through the construction phase of the project.
• Performs engineering data integrity audits to ensure compliance with Air Products data standards, approved conventions, and terminology.
• Keeps pace with industry trends and best practices.

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
 

• Experience on very large-scale EPC, Oil and Gas, Industrial Gases, or Petrochemical projects (>500MM CapEx).
• Strong working knowledge of software applications used on large EPC projects, e.g., Hexagon SmartPlant tools, Smart Materials, Ecosys, and OpenText.
• Knowledge of the information flow between the automation tools.
• Thorough understanding of engineering data management and dependencies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal.)
• Strong facilitative skills, including presenting to cross cultures and geographies.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience (minimum).
• Strong experience in engineering systems, architecture, and work processes.
• Knowledge of CFIHOS, and ISO standards relevant to information and data management.
• Experience in large modularization concepts and design.
• Knowledge of subcontract management, construction management, and commissioning systems.
• Ability to critically evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and reconcile conflicts,
• Can decompose high-level information into actionable details.
• Knowledge of Excel macros, Power Query and MS Access.