Plant Engineer

Airgas•New Carlisle, IN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Within the framework of a project execution environment, the Plant Engineer ensures that project documentation is properly controlled, distributed, and organized using Air Liquide systems. This role operates within contractual requirements, focusing on quality, schedule, and overall cost-effectiveness to meet project objectives. The Plant Engineer provides engineering support to Zone operations, assists Plant Managers with technical and operational issues, and participates in the investigation of operational incidents, developing corrective and preventive actions. They are involved in the creation, updates, and reviews of PHAs, P&IDs, MOCs, and SOPs. Additionally, the role involves creating, reviewing, and approving job plans in Maximo to enhance efficiency and reliability, and managing minor projects such as upgrades, retrofits, and plant improvements/expansions. This includes developing designs, cost estimates, and economic justifications, generating Authorization for Capital Expenditure (ACE) requests, and overseeing project execution to ensure timely and within-budget completion. As an Operations Representative, the Plant Engineer participates in the design and execution phases of new Corporate level projects to address operational concerns during design, construction, and commissioning. They promote compliance with regulations and Group directives, participate in HSE-related incident investigations, and periodically audit plants for compliance with FDA, Safety, and Environmental regulations. The role also involves participating in Quality and Accident Risk Assessments and championing Air Liquide safety, technical, and quality procedures.

Requirements

3-5 years of operational or engineering experience
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
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

Nice To Haves

BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Responsibilities

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