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R10090108 E&C Post Order Manager (Open)
Location:
Houston, TX (HO) - Engineering - E&C Houston
Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions is a technology partner of choice for the design, engineering and construction of leading-edge processing facilities and related infrastructures worldwide. We enable our customers to optimize the use of the planet's natural resources in order to provide clean and sustainable energy thanks to our people and their capability to innovate constantly. Through cutting edge innovation applied to our proprietary technology we contribute to the transformation of the energy industry and help to preserve & protect the atmosphere of our planet. Looking back on decades of operational expertise within the world leader in gases for industry, health and the environment, we develop creative, safe, reliable and competitive solutions for our customers, proposing a sustainable worldwide offer of best-in-class plants in a dynamically changing marketplace.
Air Liquide's ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.
At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.
Air Liquide is hiring for a Post Order Manager in Houston, TX.
We are looking for you!
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.
Recruiter: Brittany | brittany.johnson@airliquide.com
The primary focus of this role is the strategic post-order management of suppliers for static, fired, rotating, and electrical & instrumentation (E&I) equipment, as well as bulk materials, through effective cross-center transversal coordination. The Post Order Manager is responsible for overseeing supplier supply chain activities to ensure compliance with Air Liquide specifications and expectations. Key objectives include the punctual delivery of equipment, materials, and documentation within the designated project budget and in strict adherence to purchase order specifications. Additionally, the incumbent shall conduct on-site supplier audits to verify manufacturing progress against reported schedules and internal project timelines. The role further entails ensuring documented order closure, contributing to the elimination of Non-Conformance Report (NCR) costs and deficiencies, and providing comprehensive support for claims management and NCR resolution.
Job Responsibilities:
MISSION STATEMENT
• You will contribute to the end-to-end post-order execution from PO placement to delivery and close-out
• Foster supplier performance in terms of schedule, quality, and cost
• Champion proactive risk mitigation and claims support
ORDER KICK-OFF & PLANNING
• Review PO scope, milestones, and contractual obligations
• Support supplier kick-off meetings
• Establish detailed execution schedules
• Discover risks in early phase - Early detection of delays
EXPEDITING ACTIVITIES
• Monitor engineering, procurement, and fabrication progress
• Conduct desk and shop expediting
• Validate supplier progress vs actual
• Coordinate recovery plans for delays
ENGINEERING & DOCUMENT CONTROL
• Monitor vendor documentation
• Support timely approvals
• Resolve comments and avoid delays
• Monitor final dossier completion
QUALITY & INSPECTION
• Coordinate inspection plans
• Nurture relationships with inspectors and agencies with support from SQC teams
• Support NCRs and ensure closure with vendor and SQC teams
• Help ensure readiness for shipment release
LOGISTICS COORDINATION
• Validate shipment readiness
• Coordinate packing and documentation
• Support Logistics to coordinate with vendor and interface with freight forwarders
• Support Logistics teams to monitor shipments to site
CONTRACT & CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
• Support contractual compliance
• Discover deviations and delays
• Support back-charge and LD cases
• Maintain documentation for claims
COST & PERFORMANCE CONTROL
• Monitor Order Management & Expediting budget
• Analyze cost impacts
• Support recovery strategies
• Share financial performance updates
REPORTING & GOVERNANCE
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports
• Highlight risks and delays
• Participate in project reviews
ORDER CLOSE-OUT
• Support complete documentation
• Resolve NCRs and punch points
• Support SAP closure
COMPETENCIES
• Supplier relationship cultivation
• Risk awareness and mitigation
• Insightful problem-solving
• Collaborative communication and teamwork
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Are you a MATCH?
Required Qualifications:

• Engineering degree or equivalent required. Discipline : Gas industry; Mechanics; Chemical, supply chain management
• 7+ Years of experience required
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Experience in an international EPC company or in manufacturing or construction management, especially in the field of Supplier Management or Project management with knowledge of international standards and regulations (e.g. Incoterms and basic commercial knowledge to claims and warranties ),
• Ability to read and interpret Vendor manufacturing schedule and progress reports & basic drawings .
• Knowledge of Fabrication process .
• Knowledge of Manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Knowledge of Vendor engineering and document approval process
• Strong experience in workshop audits and vendor qualification process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior industrial gas experience

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.