Project Engineer

Airgas•Houston, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Plant Engineer in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for coordinating and supporting assigned projects in accordance with the Airgas Specialty Gases Project Management process. This includes project planning and scheduling, scope definition, engineering design and review, functional and parts specification, budgeting, cost control, quality assurance, coordination of risk assessment and mitigation, planning maintenance and procedures, communications, and project documentation. The Project Engineer will welcome technical guidance and consultation from Airgas Engineering and other experts/Design Authorities as needed.

Requirements

Technical BS degree required; BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of engineering and project management experience in a gas or chemical manufacturing business.
Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, operation and controls of process equipment utilized in Airgas technologies.
Ability to interpret and apply Airgas Industrial Management System, and relevant codes and oversight organizations such as ANSI, ASME, NFPA, and CGA.
Ability to understand and interpret applicable specifications and standards.
Must be a self starter and capable of moving projects along with minimal direction from his or her manager.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and effectively works within a project execution team.
Excellent MS office product skills, including Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Project and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical project experience preferred.
Familiarity with project management tools and techniques such as scope definition and changes, project scheduling, critical path, estimating, budgeting, reporting and cost control preferred.
Familiarity with vendors and suppliers of process equipment and services preferred.
Knowledge of instrumentation, electrical and PLCs desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain a zero accident safety record and keep safety as the top priority in every project.
Follow all applicable HSE procedures and model safe practices in all situations.
Complete Good Catches and participate in monthly safety meetings.
Participate in the investigation and follow-up of HSE-related incidents.
Develop concrete project scope, utilizing input from stakeholders including management, HSE, plant operations, engineering, maintenance, automation and others as appropriate.
Assist with economic analysis of proposed projects and develop alternative solutions.
Assist with development of proposals, including technical proposals and supporting documentation.
Develop P&ID and system mechanical lay-out.
Coordinate or conduct configuration of system PLCs.
Coordinate or prepare electrical & instrumentation diagrams.
Specify equipment appropriate for the project functionality.
Prepare equipment cost estimates and engineering estimates in support of proposals.
Build alignment and consensus among relevant stakeholders.
Partner with the team to ensure personal and project safety performance.
Execute projects in compliance with all applicable company, federal, state and local regulations.
Execute projects in accordance with project management procedure including design review, hazards analysis, MOC, PSSR and SOP development and operator training.
Guide projects to completion on time and within budget.
Develop engineering packages for bid (RFQs) that result in fair and accurate pricing from vendors and eliminate, as much as possible, field change notices.
Procure equipment.
Coordinate or conduct construction and project installation.
Coordinate or conduct system testing/check-out.
Be a key contributor to the installation/start-up team.
Provide engineering support to operations.
Report on safety, budget, schedule, and quality.
Keep all stakeholders informed of plans, progress, and challenges, and foster transparent stakeholder relationships.