R10097008 Bulk Project Engineer (Open)

Location:

Horsham, PA (Regional Office) - ManagementPhiladelphia, PA (Store) - Retail shop

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Airgas is Hiring for a Bulk Project Engineer in Horsham, PA!

We are looking for you!

• Base pay, plus Bonus opportunities

• Travel within assigned Territory

• 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

Recruiter: Sophia Harris | [email protected] | (656) 263-5716 (Call/Text)

The Bulk Project Engineer will guide and support design, installation, repair and troubleshooting efforts surrounding bulk and cryogenic freezer (Cryo) systems and applications. The Bulk Project Engineer will provide technical support to the field service technicians as well as Bulk Specialists on all new installations/upgrades and major repairs for bulk and Cryo systems within the Region.

• Support and communicate the safety culture for the region’s Bulk Operations Team consistent with region and organization-wide safety policies, procedures and direction.

• Pioneer the rollout efforts for any new region or national initiatives involving bulk operations.

• Plan, coordinate and guide, to completion, projects involving complex bulk system design, including installation, upgrade, maintenance, and repair projects for Airgas East customers.

• Work with the Field Service Coordinators (FSC) to support their tracking and management of the ordering and shipment of all equipment needed for any complex project.

• Trusted with P&IDs, layout drawings, design calculations, coordination with equipment vendors or other experts, and regulatory compliance for all complex projects where they are the lead and provide support in this area as needed for other projects within the region.

• Design work will consider or involve, among other things: proper equipment specifications; developing P&IDs and equipment layout drawings; pressure, flow, temperature, concentration and other calculations.

• Design work and installations must meet company, industry, safety and regulatory guidelines as well as the customer application needs.

• Answer project related status and technical questions from the Bulk Operations & Sales teams, from the Division, and any other internal or external stakeholders.

• Support that complex projects are completed safely, on time and on budget.

• Provide internal collaboration. Participate in weekly calls with the Bulk Sales and Operations Teams to review the entire project pipeline (i.e. open, closed, and pending) and calls involving troubleshooting and system.

• Provide guidance to engineering and project activities to deliver performance, safety and quality excellence; inspires other team members toward shared success.

• Support alignment so that engineering and projects adhere to the Airgas Bulk Installation Manual (BIM) and that all Airgas, industry, regulatory and safety standards and guidelines are implemented and followed.

• Communicate directly with customer technical representatives for timely resolution of technical issues and for project planning.

• Support the Bulk Sales team on process design and technical aspects of customer proposals. Work with the FSC, Customer and Bulk Specialists to develop clear scope definition including engineering deliverables, scope of services, timeline, etc as needed.

• Communicate project objectives to the service team.

• Support engineering activities to be performed according to the project schedule.

• Review, monitor and deliver quality engineering deliverables and documents for field use and for proper recordkeeping.

• Support that the most effective engineering solutions are evaluated and implemented for projects.

• Support that value engineering, with cost cutting exercises, are carried out and incorporate the pertinent changes.

• Coordinate closely with other project team members in order that projects run smoothly and efficiently.

• Support that assigned projects have adequate resources and tools/equipment to meet project objectives.

• Establish early project schedule, follow through with all engineering disciplines and monitor their progress.

• Facilitate communication and cooperation among team members.

• Provide technical support and guidance to the field service team as needed.

• Analyze Lessons Learned in project execution and team feedback to make the necessary technical changes on a project or to processes and procedures going forward.

• Organize and participate in design reviews and other reviews as required by the customer and FSC; facilitate close-out of action items.

• Have an understanding of the basic bulk gas properties and applications.

• Work closely with the ALTEC team to assist customers with gas applications and equipment requirements.

• Engage the national Bulk Support team for assistance with interpreting Airgas Engineering, BIM and code requirements.

• Guide the design and installation of bulk cryo/bio installs throughout the region and support that the proper paperwork is developed per the BIM.

• Become an integral contributor in the MOC process, creating and approving system changes as required.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:

• BS Engineering degree essential. In lieu of degree, we may consider up to an additional five (5) years of related experience.

• 5 years in a merchant/packaged gas project coordinator or technician related role with preference for prior demonstrated experience working with multiple departments and cross-functional teams.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize priorities and a high attention to detail.

• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing; listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; works well with others in a team environment across the organization knowing who to engage to advance shared goals. Uses candor and sensitivity in their dealings with others.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills to include the ability to multi-task and effectively guide and support projects in a diverse organization.

• Ideally, you bring knowledge of electrical, welding, brazing, cutting and fabrication technologies.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Google products such as Gmail, Docs, Slides and Sheets.

• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment to meet deadlines both independently and as a team.

• Collaborative leadership capabilities; identifies requirements; allocates, and effectively uses information, personnel, time, and other resources necessary for goal accomplishment; establishes appropriate courses of action for self and/or others to accomplish specific goals; develops evaluation criteria and tracking systems for monitoring goal progress and accomplishment; and specifies objectives, schedules, and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated working knowledge of SAP preferred.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 [email protected].

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