Project Production Engineer

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. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

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.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Zone Engineer will manage all projects required by action list for FIT program for all west zone sites.

• Manage progress KPI's.
• Support plant manger in closing actions.
• POC for FIT team to ensure same implementation US wide
• 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

Education and Experience

Skill Set / Knowledge / Expertise

Physical Requirements

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

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

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.

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.

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.

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