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R10091993 Plant Engineer (Open)
Location:
Tucson, AZ (AMG) - ASU
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Airgas is hiring for a Plant Engineer in Tucson, AZ!
We are looking for you!

• Work Schedule - Monday - Friday 7am - 3:30pm
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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 day 30

Recruiter: Jacob (Jacob.braithwaite@airliquide.com) Phone: 980-445-9764 Call Or Text
Join our dynamic team at Airgas as a Plant Engineer! The ASU Production Plant Engineer will assist the plant manager in the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Air Separation production plant while maintaining safety standards, plant production, operating efficiency and regulatory compliance in the Merchant Gases Company.
Technical Support and Resolution

• Partner with the plant manager in the investigation of technical and operational issues.
• Engineer and foster efficient solutions for correction and prevention of recurrence.
• Ideally, you will provide equipment component repair specifications necessary to improve safety and production efficiency and reliability.
• Observes performance and engineers a solution for improved outcomes.

Documentation and Process Improvement

• Create, update and/or review PHA's, P&ID's, MOC's and SOP's for continuous improvement of overall plant operation and efficiency.
• Create, review and contribute to job plans in SAP Maintenance module, necessary to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager in SAP transactions (POR, PO's, Daily reporting, etc.)

Project Management

• Coordinate and guide minor projects (upgrades and retrofits as well as plant improvements and expansions) at the facility.
• Support project execution with the Plant Manager so that the end result aligns with the original goals in a timely manner and within budget.
• Develop designs, cost estimates and economic insights to facilitate the decision-making process at the plant.
• Generate the Capital Appropriation Request (CAR) requests and follow-up on the approval process.
• Nurture the operations team through training on MOC's and process optimization.
• Other job duties may be assigned.

Safety

• Cultivates and advances safe work behaviors through the use of existing policies and procedures and an emphasis on safety behavior management techniques.
• Assists with safety incident investigations, including near misses, using root cause analysis to recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Ensures applicable regulatory (OSHA, EPA, FDA, DHS) standards are met and applicable training and recordkeeping is performed to support departmental and location requirements.
• Supports and participates in the Airgas HSEQ & RM programs and objectives.

Are you a MATCH?
Required Education:

• BS in Engineering/related field or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 2 years of process engineer experience
• Previous experience in the industrial and/or specialty gas business preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Cryogenic plant, oxygen systems, compressors, instrumentation and controls
• Advanced analytical ability and problem resolution skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability necessary to define, design, specify, control costs and implement projects generated by a technical problem or unique customer requirement.
• Customer-Service Orientation - Maintains clear communication
• Demonstrated ability to create and utilize advanced computer models.
• PLC user or programming experience is a plus
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Able to save and maintain electronic files.
• Ability to learn and use additional 3rd party software programs to track data and maintenance.
• Ability to use SAP, MS project and Google software
• Ability to use process simulation software (ASPEN, Hysis...) a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence in English.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language
• Working knowledge of process safety management practices.
• Working knowledge of the industrial gases industry, products and customers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
• Employee may occasionally be required to traverse through office and/or manufacturing locations.
• Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
• Employee will be required to observe and assess information received via computer.
• Requires use of computer, telephone and operation of a motor vehicle.

Benefits
We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.
Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.
Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE
At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
About Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.
Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.
Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.
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