Applications and Technology Engineer — Industrial Gases, Sustainability and Energy Transition

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Position summary Promote and develop industrial gas applications and technologies that support customers’ operational performance, sustainability objectives, and energy transition plans. The position combines strong engineering knowledge with excellent communication skills to identify customer needs, explain technology benefits, develop credible technical and commercial proposals, and support the adoption of new applications. Key responsibilities 1. Application development and promotion  Identify opportunities for industrial gases and related technologies across relevant industries, including manufacturing, refining, petrochemicals, metals, food processing, and water treatment.  Visit customer facilities to understand processes, technical challenges, energy consumption, and environmental priorities.  Recommend suitable applications based on customer needs, technical feasibility, and commercial value.  Develop account-specific application opportunities in cooperation with sales teams. 2. Sustainability and energy transition  Identify and assess opportunities involving hydrogen, carbon capture and utilization, combustion optimization, and other relevant technologies within the company’s portfolio.  Evaluate how proposed applications could improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, conserve resources, or lower emissions.  Assess technology readiness, infrastructure requirements, implementation barriers, and customer economics.  Develop evidence-based sustainability proposals, clearly identifying assumptions and considering the impacts of gas production and supply where relevant. 3. Customer communication and technical engagement Genera l  Present technical concepts clearly to engineers, plant managers, procurement teams, and senior executives.  Translate complex technology features into practical operational benefits and financial value.  Conduct customer presentations, technical seminars, workshops, and demonstrations.  Build trusted relationships through sound technical advice and responsive follow- up.  Prepare clear proposals, technical reports, application notes, and customer case studies. 4. Technical and economic evaluation  Collect and analyze customer operating data to establish baseline performance.  Prepare preliminary calculations, gas demand estimates, equipment requirements, and application specifications.  Evaluate capital expenditure, operating costs, expected savings, and investment payback.  Compare potential solutions and explain their advantages, limitations, and operating requirements.  Coordinate detailed assessments with specialist engineers and technology suppliers when required. 5. Trials and project implementation  Plan and coordinate application trials, demonstrations, and pilot projects.  Define measurable success criteria and agree on evaluation methods with customers.  Coordinate with engineering, operations, HSE, suppliers, and customer teams throughout execution.  Support commissioning, troubleshooting, and customer training within the role’s technical competence.  Verify results, document lessons learned and support the conversion of successful trials into commercial business. 6. Business development and technology partnerships  Support sales teams in identifying, qualifying, and progressing technical opportunities.  Maintain an opportunity pipeline with clear priorities, milestones, and next actions.  Develop relationships with equipment manufacturers, technology providers, universities, and research organizations.  Monitor emerging applications and recommend technologies suited to customer and market needs.  Represent the company at relevant technical conferences and industry events. 7. Safety and professional standards Genera l  Incorporate safety considerations into application assessments, trial plans, and technical proposals.  Ensure appropriate specialist review of gas handling, pressure systems, oxygen enrichment, flammable gases, and other relevant hazards.  Follow applicable engineering standards, company procedures, and customer site requirements.  Maintain accurate technical records and communicate uncertainties or limitations transparently.