Project Engineer

Job Summary:

Executes and manages 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, budgeting and cost control.

Job Description:

Job Description:

Safety

• Maintain a zero accident safety record.
• Keep safety as the top priority in every project.
• Follow all applicable HSE procedures and lead by example by working safely in all situations.
• Completes Good Catches and participation in monthly safety meetings
• Participate in the investigation and follow-up of HSE-related incidents

Project Design

• Develop 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.
• Develop 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.
• Generates buy-in and cooperation from relevant stakeholders

Project Implementation

• Responsible for 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.
• Responsible for completing projects 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.
• Member of the installation/start-up supervision team.
• Provides engineering support to operations.

Communications

• Reports on safety, budget, schedule and quality.
• Keep all stakeholders informed of plans, progress and challenges, manage stakeholder expectations

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Technical project experience preferred.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, operation and controls of process equipment utilized in Airgas technologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools and techniques such as scope definition and changes, project scheduling, critical path, estimating, budgeting, reporting and cost control preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply Airgas Industrial Management System, and relevant codes and oversight organizations such as ANSI, ASME, NFPA, and CGA.
• 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 written and verbal communications skills.