Project Engineer

Airgas•Houston, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Airgas is hiring a Plant Engineer in Houston, TX. This role coordinates and supports assigned projects in accordance with the Airgas Specialty Gases Project Management process. The function 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 role welcomes technical guidance and consultation from Airgas Engineering and other experts/Design Authorities as needed. Safety is a top priority, requiring a zero-accident record and adherence to all applicable HSE procedures. Project Design involves developing concrete project scope with stakeholder input, assisting with economic analysis and alternative solutions, developing proposals, creating P&IDs and system mechanical layouts, configuring PLCs, preparing electrical & instrumentation diagrams, and specifying equipment. Project Implementation focuses on ensuring personal and project safety performance, executing projects in compliance with regulations and company procedures, and guiding projects to completion on time and within budget. This includes developing engineering packages for RFQs, procuring equipment, coordinating construction and installation, conducting system testing, and providing engineering support to operations. Communication involves reporting on safety, budget, schedule, and quality, and keeping stakeholders informed of plans, progress, and challenges.

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.
Knowledge of instrumentation, electrical and PLCs desirable.
Ability to coordinate with other groups within ASG, Airgas, external customers, and suppliers.
Some travel is required, up to 40% of the time.
Light to moderate physical activity is required eg. Bending, walking, climbing ladders, occasional lifting to 30 lbs.

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.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supports assigned projects in accordance with the Airgas Specialty Gases Project Management process.
Maintains a zero accident safety record and keeps safety as the top priority in every project.
Follows all applicable HSE procedures and models safe practices in all situations.
Completes Good Catches and participates in monthly safety meetings.
Participates in the investigation and follow-up of HSE-related incidents.
Develops concrete project scope, utilizing input from stakeholders including management, HSE, plant operations, engineering, maintenance, automation and others as appropriate.
Assists with economic analysis of proposed projects and develops alternative solutions.
Assists with development of proposals, including technical proposals and supporting documentation.
Develops P&ID and system mechanical lay-out.
Coordinates or conducts configuration of system PLCs.
Coordinates or prepares electrical & instrumentation diagrams.
Specifies equipment appropriate for the project functionality.
Prepares equipment cost estimates and engineering estimates in support of proposals.
Builds alignment and consensus among relevant stakeholders.
Partners with the team to ensure personal and project safety performance.
Executes projects in compliance with all applicable company, federal, state and local regulations.
Executes projects in accordance with project management procedure including design review, hazards analysis, MOC, PSSR and SOP development and operator training.
Guides projects to completion on time and within budget.
Develops engineering packages for bid (RFQs) that result in fair and accurate pricing from vendors and eliminates, as much as possible, field change notices.
Procures equipment.
Coordinates or conducts construction and project installation.
Coordinates or conducts system testing/check-out.
Serves as a key contributor to the installation/start-up team.
Provides engineering support to operations.
Reports on safety, budget, schedule and quality.
Keeps all stakeholders informed of plans, progress and challenges, and fosters transparent stakeholder relationships.