Reference #: JR-2023-04323
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Reimagine What's Possible

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for anOperational Excellence Asset Data Automation Manager.

A key enabler to business growth is data integrity and digitization to execute Air Products' large integrated projects globally, across all regions, seamlessly and effectively. As an owner-operator, it is business critical to then operate these new assets most efficiently, leveraging data automation and digital twin technologies over the life of the asset. Just as the Company's internal project execution efficiency can be bolstered through organization's data automation capabilities, the Operating phase of the asset will benefit from efficiencies by driving the full integration of work processes, tools, and systems used by the Operations and Maintenance organization. In Air Product's "Build, Own, Operate" model, it is essential to modernize the current processes and systems under the leadership of an individual with experience in O&M work processes and asset data automation as well as data integration within an operating asset.

This position provides leadership/expertise in the field of Operating asset data automation along with integration across the suite of tools Operations uses to safety and efficiently operate and maintain our equipment and systems. Working with the operating, maintenance and operations engineering organization, the position will oversee the definition and implementation of integrated tools, focusing initially on green field site large scale assets which used a data hub during project design and execution. The OpEx Asset Data Automation Manager is accountable with developing a strategic vision of data system integration, data integrity and quality work processes and management of change, so that a digital twin of the facility is maintained and leveraged over a 30+ year life cycle. The OpEx Asset Data Automation Manager will be working with our Digital Technology organization and outside software and data system providers to map out the building of the digital twin connectivity to existing or new Operations applications, such as our plant data historian, plant preventative maintenance tool, mechanical integrity software, etc. This will enable operators and operations engineering support personnel to maximize their efficiency, develop benchmarking and historical data management, and implement the best application of asset data automation technology tools and methods for the organization.

DIMENSIONS:

The role's objective is to provide global asset data automation requirements as well as continuous improvement of systems, tools, and processes to sustain Operational Excellence of the assets. While the role will focus initially on one large scale operations location, the individual will be developing the vision and road map for how digital twins and data hubs will be used and kept evergreen at other sites in the future.

The candidate must have proven experience in the systems and tools for an owner-operator organization. She/he should have an in-depth knowledge of typical O&M work processes and systems roadmap, integration, interfaces, and dependencies. They must be able to provide guidance to key stakeholders on the optimal solution for system integration. This individual will collaborate closely with all key stakeholders including Operations, Maintenance, Project, Operations Engineering/Technical Support, Training, EHS&Q, Digital Information Technology Management, Tools Suppliers, AP Engineering Organization, Commissioning, and Project Controls to develop the overall OpEx digital twin roadmap.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

This position is accountable for the following:
Responsible for all asset data automation-related activities for a green field complex operations site.
Work with Global Engineering organization and automation manager to enable handover of a data hub and develop a functioning digital twin for use by the AP O&M organization.
Work with Operational Excellence, Regional Operations technical support and Information Technology to identify the desired system automations between the new data hub and existing O&M data tools, in alignment with cross functional work processes.
Develop definition and documentation of data requirements with Engineering and OpEx stakeholders.
Support project IM managers to develop project specific IM plans and deliver IM scope on project.
Manage the asset data automation scope, services, budget, and schedule for OpEx data automation for each asset location which will receive a digital twin.
Maintain strong links with AP Digital Technology organization and strategic partners to ensure alignment on objectives and resources.
Keep aware of trends, best practices, and state-of-the-art information management in the process industries to enable the strategic vision to be regularly updated and extended.
Establish asset data automation work processes including set up, implementation, and management of change (MOC), work process definition and adherence will be critical to the success of the digital twin over the life of the asset.
Drive and implement strategic plan toward Vision of true "digital twin."
Perform data integrity audits, as required, to ensure that data standards and nomenclature established are followed.
Ensure that the digital twin can be managed and updated by developing robust work processes for the asset undergoing change brought on by turn-arounds and debottleneck projects.
Develop impactful training so that employees can leverage the benefits of a digital twin and be proficient in its use.
Ensure that required pre-qualifications of contractors/suppliers with respect to data automation capabilities are undertaken; integrate the technology needs of the project with the capabilities of the contractors, vendors, and client; propose/provide methods for connectivity and consulting to implement technology, if required
Scope will also include advising joint- venture operating companies of which Air Products is a partner on whether to choose to adapt the data hub and develop a digital twin.
Define, support, and enforce standards and work practices to enable multi-office/company project execution (work-sharing activities) and Electronic Data Interchange with suppliers, subcontractors, and vendors.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Strong organization and planning skills
Knowledge of key OpEx and O&M systems sourcing (Technology, Hexagon, Document Management System, Subcontract Management, Construction Management, Maintenance, Mechanical Integrity, Plant Data Historians and Data Visualization platforms)
Strong influencing, communication (written and verbal) and facilitative skills, including cross cultures and geographies
Ability to bring teams together to achieve targets and goals
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Business Analysis & Strategies to drive OpEx execution efficiencies.
Strong analytical, leadership, and facilitation skills
Experienced in functional matrix organization
Thorough understanding of data management, integrity, digitization, and dependencies
Ability to plan and develop resources
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering or Computational Sciences.
Min. 10 years relevant professional experience.
Experience in leading the asset data automation effort for large owner-operator in related industries, such as Oil and Gas, Energy, Industrial Gases or Chemicals.
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Air Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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