Project Engineer

At Airgas, we RESPECT , HONOR and VALUE diversity. Airgas is Hiring for a Project Engineer in Plumsteadville, PA! We are looking for you! Benefits Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. Support for Parents: We offer up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families. Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. Early Access: Your benefits start after just 30 days of employment Responsibilities Guides and stewards 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, budget stewardship, quality assurance, coordination of risk assessment and mitigation, planning maintenance and procedures, communications and project documentation. Obtains technical guidance and consultation from Airgas Engineering and other experts/Design Authorities as needed. Committed to a zero accident safety record. Keep safety as the top priority in every project. Follow all applicable HSE procedures and foster a culture of safety by working safely in all situations. Contributes to Good Catches and participation in monthly safety meetings. Participate in the investigation and follow-up of HSE-related incidents. Cultivate a clear project scope, utilizing input from stakeholders including management, HSE, plant operations, engineering, maintenance, automation and others as appropriate. Assists with viability and impact studies of proposed projects and develops creative solutions. Assists with development of proposals, including technical proposals and supporting documentation. Develop P&ID and system mechanical lay-out. Collaborates on the configuration of system PLCs. Supports the preparation of electrical & instrumentation diagrams. Identifies equipment ideally suited for the project functionality. Prepares equipment cost estimates and engineering estimates in support of proposals. Fosters alignment and cooperation from relevant stakeholders. Dedicated to personal and project safety performance. Brings projects to fruition in compliance with all applicable company, federal, state and local regulations. Guides projects in accordance with project management procedure including design review, hazards analysis, MOC, PSSR and SOP development and operator training. Committed to completing projects successfully while meeting timeline and budget goals. Collaborates to ensure that project and design are compliant with medical/Drug manufacturing requirements and CGMP. Develops engineering packages for bid (RFQs) that result in fair and accurate pricing from vendors and prevents, as much as possible, field change notices. Facilitates construction and project installation. Coordinates system testing/check-out. Member of the installation/start-up support team. Reports on safety, budget, schedule and quality. Keep all stakeholders informed of plans, progress and opportunities, fostering clear stakeholder expectations. Qualifications and Competencies Bachelor's degree required Minimum of 7 years of engineering and project management experience in a gas or chemical manufacturing business. Experience managing project budgets of $5MM+ Experience managing projects with medical applications Technical project experience preferred. 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, CGMP 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 Google Suite product skills, including Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides and MS Project. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Preferred Qualifications BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Familiarity with vendors and suppliers of process equipment and services 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. Other Requirements 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 20% of the time Light to moderate physical activity is required eg. Bending, walking, climbing ladders, occasional lifting to to 30 lbs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Airgas