Bulk Project Engineer

Airgas•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Project Engineer will guide and support design, installation, repair, and troubleshooting efforts surrounding bulk and cryogenic freezer (Cryo) systems and applications. The Bulk Project Engineer will provide technical support to the field service technicians as well as Bulk Specialists on all new installations/upgrades and major repairs for bulk and Cryo systems within the Region. Support and communicate the safety culture for the region’s Bulk Operations Team consistent with region and organization-wide safety policies, procedures, and direction. Pioneer the rollout efforts for any new region or national initiatives involving bulk operations. Plan, coordinate, and guide to completion, projects involving complex bulk system design, including installation, upgrade, maintenance, and repair projects for Airgas East customers. Work with the Field Service Coordinators (FSC) to support their tracking and management of the ordering and shipment of all equipment needed for any complex project. Trusted with P&IDs, layout drawings, design calculations, coordination with equipment vendors or other experts, and regulatory compliance for all complex projects where they are the lead and provide support in this area as needed for other projects within the region. Design work will consider or involve, among other things: proper equipment specifications; developing P&I IDs and equipment layout drawings; pressure, flow, temperature, concentration, and other calculations. Design work and installations must meet company, industry, safety, and regulatory guidelines as well as the customer application needs. Answer project-related status and technical questions from the Bulk Operations & Sales teams, from the Division, and any other internal or external stakeholders. Support that complex projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget. Provide internal collaboration. Participate in weekly calls with the Bulk Sales and Operations Teams to review the entire project pipeline (i.e., open, closed, and pending) and calls involving troubleshooting and system. Provide guidance to engineering and project activities to deliver performance, safety, and quality excellence; inspires other team members toward shared success. Support alignment so that engineering and projects adhere to the Airgas Bulk Installation Manual (BIM) and that all Airgas, industry, regulatory, and safety standards and guidelines are implemented and followed. Communicate directly with customer technical representatives for timely resolution of technical issues and for project planning. Support the Bulk Sales team on process design and technical aspects of customer proposals. Work with the FSC, Customer, and Bulk Specialists to develop clear scope definition including engineering deliverables, scope of services, timeline, etc., as needed. Communicate project objectives to the service team. Support engineering activities to be performed according to the project schedule. Review, monitor, and deliver quality engineering deliverables and documents for field use and for proper recordkeeping. Support that the most effective engineering solutions are evaluated and implemented for projects. Support that value engineering, with cost-cutting exercises, are carried out and incorporate the pertinent changes. Coordinate closely with other project team members in order that projects run smoothly and efficiently. Support that assigned projects have adequate resources and tools/equipment to meet project objectives. Establish early project schedule, follow through with all engineering disciplines, and monitor their progress. Facilitate communication and cooperation among team members. Provide technical support and guidance to the field service team as needed. Analyze Lessons Learned in project execution and team feedback to make the necessary technical changes on a project or to processes and procedures going forward. Organize and participate in design reviews and other reviews as required by the customer and FSC; facilitate close-out of action items. Have an understanding of the basic bulk gas properties and applications. Work closely with the ALTEC team to assist customers with gas applications and equipment requirements. Engage the national Bulk Support team for assistance with interpreting Airgas Engineering, BIM, and code requirements. Guide the design and installation of bulk cryo/bio installs throughout the region and support that the proper paperwork is developed per the BIM. Become an integral contributor in the MOC process, creating and approving system changes as required.

Requirements

BS Engineering degree or up to an additional five (5) years of related experience in lieu of degree.
5 years in a merchant/packaged gas project coordinator or technician related role.
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize priorities.
High attention to detail.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to listen effectively and clarify information.
Ability to work well with others in a team environment across the organization.
Ability to use candor and sensitivity in dealings with others.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to multi-task and effectively guide and support projects in a diverse organization.
Proficiency in Google products such as Gmail, Docs, Slides, and Sheets.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment to meet deadlines both independently and as a team.
Collaborative leadership capabilities.
Ability to identify requirements and allocate and effectively use information, personnel, time, and other resources.
Ability to establish appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals.
Ability to develop evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment.
Ability to specify objectives, schedules, and priorities.

Nice To Haves

Prior demonstrated experience working with multiple departments and cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of electrical, welding, brazing, cutting, and fabrication technologies.
Demonstrated working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

Guide and support design, installation, repair, and troubleshooting efforts surrounding bulk and cryogenic freezer (Cryo) systems and applications.
Provide technical support to field service technicians and Bulk Specialists on new installations/upgrades and major repairs for bulk and Cryo systems.
Support and communicate the safety culture for the region’s Bulk Operations Team.
Pioneer the rollout efforts for any new region or national initiatives involving bulk operations.
Plan, coordinate, and guide projects involving complex bulk system design, including installation, upgrade, maintenance, and repair projects.
Work with Field Service Coordinators (FSC) to support tracking and management of equipment ordering and shipment for complex projects.
Utilize P&IDs, layout drawings, design calculations, and coordinate with equipment vendors for complex projects.
Ensure design work and installations meet company, industry, safety, and regulatory guidelines, as well as customer application needs.
Answer project-related status and technical questions from various teams and stakeholders.
Ensure complex projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget.
Participate in weekly calls with Bulk Sales and Operations Teams to review the project pipeline and troubleshoot systems.
Provide guidance to engineering and project activities to deliver performance, safety, and quality excellence.
Ensure engineering and projects adhere to the Airgas Bulk Installation Manual (BIM) and all relevant standards.
Communicate directly with customer technical representatives for issue resolution and project planning.
Support the Bulk Sales team on process design and technical aspects of customer proposals.
Develop clear scope definition with FSC, Customer, and Bulk Specialists.
Communicate project objectives to the service team.
Ensure engineering activities are performed according to the project schedule.
Review, monitor, and deliver quality engineering deliverables and documents.
Evaluate and implement effective engineering solutions for projects.
Carry out value engineering and cost-cutting exercises.
Coordinate with other project team members for smooth and efficient project execution.
Ensure assigned projects have adequate resources and tools/equipment.
Establish early project schedules and monitor progress of engineering disciplines.
Facilitate communication and cooperation among team members.
Provide technical support and guidance to the field service team.
Analyze Lessons Learned to make technical changes to projects or processes.
Organize and participate in design reviews and facilitate close-out of action items.
Understand basic bulk gas properties and applications.
Work closely with the ALTEC team to assist customers with gas applications and equipment requirements.
Engage the national Bulk Support team for assistance with interpreting Airgas Engineering, BIM, and code requirements.
Guide the design and installation of bulk cryo/bio installs throughout the region.
Become an integral contributor in the MOC process, creating and approving system changes.