Plant Engineer

R Plant Engineer (Open)

Location:

Tucson, AZ (AMG) – ASU

Airgas is hiring for a Plant Engineer – Tucson, AZ.

Nardia Francis –

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Airgas is an inclusive employer that values diversity, inclusion, and respect.

This position supports a cryogenic Air Separation Unit (ASU) by designing and implementing projects generated by a technical problem or unique plant requirement to improve safety, reliability, or efficiency. Designs may consist of instruments, controls, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems.

• Supports and complies with all safety, health, and environmental procedures directed by local and corporate personnel and safety departments.
• Supports and complies with all process safety management and risk management plan practices.
• Supports operation permit reporting and monitoring requirements, in compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Define, design, specify, control costs and implement projects generated by a technical problem or unique plant requirement to improve safety, reliability, or efficiency.
• Designs plant processes consisting of instruments, controls, engines, machines, and mechanical, thermal, hydraulic, or heat transfer systems, utilizing and applying knowledge of engineering principles.
• Recommends changes in process to effect the greatest economy in production methods and material cost.
• Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate malfunctions and improve efficiency.
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units under operational conditions and analyzes test results in relation to design specifications, modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Plans utilization of production facilities to improve efficiency of operations.
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
• Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and development in industry.
• Provides technical support for plant production and maintenance as required.
• Makes a report of plant engineering activities to the Plant Manager.
• May perform special tasks as requested by Plant Manager and Corporate officials.
• Provides on‑call assistance to plant personnel.
• Supports all personnel policies directed by local and corporate personnel.
• Supports plant DCS system.
• Develops economic cost justification for capital improvements.

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) preferred.
• 1‑5 years of operational or project engineering experience required.
• Ability to provide on‑call technical assistance to plant personnel.

• Previous chemical or industry experience a plus.

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 401(k) 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.

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.…