• Innovate and implement new designs for refractory linings
  
• Using 3D CAD software and basic thermodynamics
  
• Ensuring conformity towards internal specifications and external codes/ general applied rules of reformers/ reactors or heat exchangers
  
• Interdisciplinary coordination
  
• Close exchange with vendors: inquiries, technical negotiations
  
• Inspections at workshops
  
• Governance during installation of refractory linings at customer sites
  
  

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  
• Comprehensive experience in a corresponding activity
  
• Sound knowledge about
  
  • the material selection criteria for refractory linings of syngas producing units
    
  • quality assurance during manufacturing and assembly at site
    
• Experience in 3D CAD design, preferably in Solidworks
  
• Sound knowledge of the fundamentals of heat transfer
  
• Good knowledge of general applied codes like ASME (I, V, VIII Div 1 and 2, IX), API, DIN/EN/ISO, PED
  
• Strong solution-oriented mind-set
  
• Ability & willingness to travel abroad
  
• English fluent
  
  

What makes us special | Our Benefits


The Senior Engineer for Fired Equipment/ Refractory Expert is part of an international team of experts and is responsible for the design, development and governance of the manufacturing and installation of fireproof components that are part of Proprietary Equipments of Lurgi Technologies.
Based on patented and innovative solutions, such as Air Liquide’s Autothermal Reformer (ATR), Partial Oxidation Reactor (POx) or its Sulfur Recovery Units (Lurgi Oxy Claus™) for customers worldwide, this position acts as a key enabler of AL E&C Proprietary Equipment to ensure equipment performance. Unique and benchmark-setting equipment design are one of the key pillars that brought AL E&C to its current market position, where you are going to have a chance to shape the future of it!
Embedded in a motivated and agile team, that comprises of various competencies like computational experts or materials engineering specialists, this position acts also in close collaboration with Lurgi Technology teams, Air Liquide’s R&D centers and other engineering disciplines.
By this, you are going to perform as an enabler for Air Liquide’s technology leadership in the hydrogen driven energy transition and to reduce the CO2 footprint of chemical plants of Air Liquide and its customers.


Our Differences make our Performance


At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.