Plant Engineer

* Provide visible HSE leadership to site technicians and actively champion the Life Critical Safety system (LCS) Works to achieve “Zero Accidents”
* Operate plant safely, reliably, efficiently and in compliance with Air Liquide policies; maintain health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance as directed by local/corporate personnel, safety departments
* Provide regulatory training and maintain required regulatory documentation (ISO documentation, RMP, MOC, etc)
* Support/comply with all process safety management and risk management plan practices (EIS, PSM, MOC, ARA IMS, etc)
* Ensure all plant incidents are reported, investigated and corrective actions are completed
* Keep plant hazard analysis current and display thorough knowledge of possible hazards and associated safeguards. Compliance with EIS requirements.
* Own key operating documents (P&'s, PFD's, Electrical One-lines); maintain updated red-lines at all times; display detailed understanding of content and significance of each document
* Leader in site Safe Work Permit (SWP) and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Programs
* Ensure GT’s are understood and followed by the plant staff
* Support operations with engineering support including MOC creation, small project management, and action item completion
* Ensure operating procedures are followed/updated as needed
* Ensure operating rounds are completed each shift consistently, actions are taken as required
* Perform process troubleshooting; make plant/process decisions to meet plant production needs
* Identify/recommend process changes; implement plant projects, as required, to improve plant HSE, reliability, efficiency
* Partner with Reliability Center to execute predictive/preventive maintenance to eliminate catastrophic failures/unplanned maintenance
* Set/maintain high housekeeping standards
* Act as plant manager during their absence
* Complete assigned action items from audits and other sources on time
* Understand, monitor, optimize operating costs within authorized budget
* Participate in maintenance and capital planning process
* Develop cost/economic justification for capital projects; execute capital projects within time/budget requirements
* Continuously monitor/improve efficiency, availability
* Utilize national purchasing and frame agreements
* Assist with training new technicians on the process
* Provide candid constructive input to management decisions; actively support those decisions
* Insist on adherence to administrative and operational policies/procedures
* Complete Personal Development System goals as defined in annual review
* Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
* 2+ years of process industry experience
* Technical/working understanding of ASU plant process/rotating equipment
* Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, state/local regulations)
* Ability to lead root cause analysis investigations
* Familiarity with Google, Maximo, Oracle Cost Reporting and Purchasing
* Trainable on Distributed Control System (DCS) operation/troubleshooting
* Able to deliver/explain training material to operating personnel
* Organized; effective at time management
* Able to maintain a plant filing system and control of engineering documents
* Ability to read/red-line key operating documents (P&'s, One-lines, etc.)
* Display mechanical and electrical aptitude for equipment operation/troubleshooting
* Strong communication, team leadership skills
* General understanding of accounting principles; ability to learn plant operating budget
* Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate
* On call nights, weekends and holidays as required; occasional travel, typically 1 to 4 training trips per year
* Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing
* Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
* Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
* Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
* Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S.…