Bulk Project Engineer

Airgas•Horsham, PA

18d•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&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 essential. In lieu of degree, up to an additional five (5) years of related experience may be considered.
5 years in a merchant/packaged gas project coordinator or technician related role.
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize priorities and a high attention to detail.
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to advance shared goals. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi-task and effectively guide and support projects in a diverse organization.
Demonstrated 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; identifies requirements; allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for goal accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies 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 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.
Be trusted with P&IDs, layout drawings, design calculations, coordination with equipment vendors or other experts, and regulatory compliance for complex projects.
Design work considering proper equipment specifications, developing P&IDs and equipment layout drawings, and performing pressure, flow, temperature, concentration and other calculations.
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 Bulk Operations & Sales teams, the Division, and other stakeholders.
Support the completion of complex projects safely, on time, and on budget.
Participate in weekly calls with Bulk Sales and Operations Teams to review the project pipeline and calls involving troubleshooting and systems.
Provide guidance to engineering and project activities to deliver performance, safety, and quality excellence.
Support alignment so that engineering and projects adhere to the Airgas Bulk Installation Manual (BIM) and all Airgas, industry, regulatory, and safety standards.
Communicate directly with customer technical representatives for timely resolution of technical issues 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, including engineering deliverables, scope of services, and timeline.
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 recordkeeping.
Support the evaluation and implementation of the most effective engineering solutions for projects.
Support value engineering and cost-cutting exercises, incorporating pertinent changes.
Coordinate closely with other project team members to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently.
Support that assigned projects have adequate resources and tools/equipment to meet project objectives.
Establish early project schedules, 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 necessary technical changes to projects or processes and procedures.
Organize and participate in design reviews and other reviews as required by the customer and FSC; 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 and support the development of proper paperwork per the BIM.
Become an integral contributor in the MOC process, creating and approving system changes as required.