Plant Engineer

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• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment

- Provide engineering support to the Zone operations

- Assist Plant Managers in the resolution of technical and operational issues.

- Assist Plant Managers in the investigation of operational incidents, the development of corrective and preventive actions.

- Participate in the creation, updates and reviews of PHAs, P&IDs, MOCs and SOPs.

- Create, review, and approve job plans in Maximo necessary to improve efficiency and reliability

- Assist with equipment component repair specifications necessary to improve efficiency and reliability

Manage minor projects (upgrades and retrofits as well as plant improvements and expansions) at existing locations.

- Develop designs, cost estimates, and economic justifications to facilitate the decision-making process at the plant and zone levels.

- Generate Authorization for Capital Expenditure (ACE) requests and follow-up on the approval process.

- Oversee project execution with the Plant Manager so that the end result meets the original requirements, in a timely manner and within budget.

As Operations Representative, participate in the design and execution phases of new Corporate level projects to ensure that operational concerns are addressed during design, construction and commissioning.

- Promote compliance with all applicable regulations and Group directives.

- Participate in the investigation and follow-up of HSE-related incidents.

- Periodically audit plants for compliance with FDA, Safety and Environmental regulations and policies. Participate in Quality and Accident Risk Assessments

- Champion Air Liquide safety, technical and quality procedures. Assist Plants with implementing and following Group, ALA and Entity specific procedures.

Education and Experience

• 3-5 years of operational or engineering experience.

Skill Set/Knowledge/Expertise:

• Solution-oriented, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.

• Technical expertise in operation and maintenance of Air Separation Units.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to perform under stress and time constraints.

• Comfortable in both Corporate and Field environments.

Physical Requirements

• Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs.

• 50% travel is possible and ability to travel on short notice is required.

• Must be reachable 24/7.

• BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a 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 race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. 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.

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About Airgas 

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. 

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you’ll find a welcoming workplace where you’re valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career — whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.  

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [email protected].

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