Project Engineer

R10098602 Project Engineer (Open)

Location:
Houston, TX (HO) - Management - ANS-Corp

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Participate in increasing the Project Management ability to predict project progress, by delivering a holistic, consolidated and independent view on schedule in order to meet the overall Project objectives / targets.
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Airgas is Hiring for a Project Engineer - Houston, TX!

We are looking for you !

- Hybrid work schedule
- 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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Development & Support

- Design, engineer, and create precise P&IDs and specifications for new nitrogen pumping units and trailer-mounted vaporizer units (TMVUs) to guide custom vendor builds.
- Lead retroactive engineering to produce accurate P&IDs for legacy units (Heat Recovery, Hot Gas, Offshore) capturing undocumented modifications for PHAs; maintain up-to-date red-line P&IDs across all pumpers in standard Airgas templates.
- Upgrade HMI/PLC software with robust data logging and develop a fleet-wide telemetry roadmap for remote monitoring and predictive engine/sensor failure analysis.
- Partner with mechanics on predictive/preventive maintenance; establish lifecycle standards (capacity verification, service life, retirement criteria) for pressure components; and manage procurement controls for safety-critical gear.
- Track asset utilization, maintenance, usage trends, and downtime to guide future purchases, presenting key metrics directly to leadership in monthly business reviews.
- Define equipment-specific operator competencies and abnormal condition responses; maintain comprehensive data packages (tech sheets, safety features, diagrams) as reference tools for sales and operations.

Operational Efficiency & Cost Management

- Assist in the preparation of capital projects, equipment overhauls, project budgets, schedules, and scopes for engineered systems, including nitrogen pumping and bulk supply.
- Assist operations leadership by performing lease/buy analyses and writing supportive project notes to develop business cases for capital budget expenditures.
- Identify and implement opportunities to reduce fixed operating costs and improve efficiency within authoritative levels.
- Optimize service costs by performing basic engineering calculations, design, equipment specification, and procurement.
- Contribute to the development of new product offerings to meet customer requirements.

Safety & Compliance

- Oversee the continuous implementation and integration of the Industrial Management System (IMS), ensuring all generated action items are closed out by their due dates.
- Participate in hazard and Management of Change reviews/approvals, PSSRs, PHAs, HAZOPs, SOP development, and regulatory training.
- Adhere to all safety, health, and environmental requirements, including process safety management.
- Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company standards in all assigned activities.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Education, Length & Type of Experience:

- Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, preferably mechanical or chemical.
- A minimum of 2 years of industrial experience.
- Working knowledge of the industrial gases industry, products, and customers is preferred.
- Previous nitrogen pumping business experience is highly desirable.

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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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