LINDE PROCESS PLANTS, INC.

Job Description Lead Plant Engineer 1.0 Purpose: Job Descriptions are part of Company Quality Policies and Procedures This standard defines the tasks and responsibilities of the Lead Plant Engineer for proposals and project execution. The standard is valid for all Lead Plant Engineers. 2.0 General: Lead Plant Engineers develop work practices, coordinate technology transfer between offices, develop and train plant engineers, develop the P&IDs, which show the detailed process flows including all equipment, piping components, block valves and details of the installed instrument control equipment. 3.0 Tasks and Responsibilities: The Lead Plant Engineer shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the duties/responsibilities list below. They have been broken down into two categories: Departmental and Proposal / Project responsibilities. 3.1 3.2 Departmental Responsibilities/Duties include: Utilize Plant Engineering methodologies, system and tools as defined by Company. Develop work practices for the Business Unit Plant Engineers Lead the assigned design team (personnel development, training, and tools) Lead the effort of technology transfer in Plant Engineering relevant areas Develop/train newly hired Plant Engineers Train Plant Engineers in new practices and methods Represent the Business Unit in Plant Engineering activates including company initiatives and programs. When applicable, establishment of common working platform between Linde Process Plants, Inc. and other Linde Engineering offices Refine global Linde Engineering practices related to our market and client base Project Responsibilities/Duties include: Provide information throughout the various proposal, engineering and construction phases to the proposal and project teams with regard to all aspects of Plant engineering. Develop proposal and project specific specification for the preparation of P&IDs and the supervision of the installation of the project P&ID data base; such as numbering, tagging, graphical symbols, etc. Develop P&IDs for the Process Units, Utility- and Off-Sites Units for proposals and projects.

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Job Description Lead Plant Engineer

Revised: 09/06/2009

Support the Account Manager (when requested) in discussion of technical details with the Business Development team and/or client In cooperation with the Process Engineer, develop: Line Sizes and Definition of Line Sizes Hydraulic Calculations: Check the critical line routing Necessary calculations for thermosiphon reboilers Necessary calculations for pump NPSH requirements.

Battery Limit Lists including the line lists, equipment list, and initial instrument list. Logic diagrams and cause & effect charts for the facility. Design and sizing of safety relief valves. Flare system analysis and final reporting including the sizing of the relief valve inlet and outlet line sizing. Definition of mechanical design conditions for equipment and piping components. Operating Manual and Pre-Commissioning and Commissioning Plans

Develop Basic Instrument Data Sheets Where required, sizing, Cv calculations, of control valves. Provide definition of safety related alarms and switches. Provide basic layout information to the instrument engineer for the DCS graphics. Participate in the model reviews of the plant. Provide input to the Construction Department for the testing of piping and systems. Review equipment drawings. Review and comment on packaged equipment P&IDs including the vendor logic diagrams and cause & effect charts. Periodically participate in HAZOP studies Training of Operators. Commissioning of the Plant Serve as Team Leader as assigned.

4.0 Education and Experience Required: Bachelor of Science Degree, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or licensure and equivalent experience.
Job Description Lead Plant Engineer Revised: 09/06/09

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10 to 15 years industry experience.

5.0 Skills Required: Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office software, Lotus Notes and other Company and discipline specific software applications. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of material balance, process engineering, process controls, plant hydraulics, and process safety management.

6.0 Travel Percentage: Moderate, 25%

7.0 Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must frequently climb to heights of 200 feet.

8.0 Reports To: Director, Process and Plant Engineering

9.0 FLSA Status: Exempt

10.0Salary Grade: 13

11.0 Approval: Manager: Date:

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Job Description Lead Plant Engineer

Revised: 09/06/09