Project Engineer - Doylestown, United States - Airgas

Description

This position is based in Plumsteadville, PA


Job Summary:
Executes and manages assigned projects in accordance with the Airgas Specialty Gases Project Management process.

The function includes project planning and scheduling, scope definition, engineering design and review, functional and parts specification, budgeting, cost control, quality assurance, coordination of risk assessment and mitigation, planning maintenance and procedures, communications and project documentation.

Obtains technical guidance and consultation from Airgas Engineering and other experts/Design Authorities as needed.


Job Responsibilities:
Maintain a zero accident safety record.
Keep safety as the top priority in every project.
Follow all applicable HSE procedures and lead by example by working safely in all situations.
Completes Good Catches and participation in monthly safety meetings
Participate in the investigation and follow-up of HSE-related incidents

Develop concrete project scope, utilizing input from stakeholders including management, HSE, plant operations, engineering, maintenance, automation and others as appropriate.

Assists with economic analysis of proposed projects and develops alternative solutions.
Assists with development of proposals, including technical proposals and supporting documentation.
Develop P&ID and system mechanical lay-out.
Coordinates or conducts configuration of system PLCs.
Coordinates or prepares electrical & instrumentation diagrams.
Specifies equipment appropriate for the project functionality.
Prepares equipment cost estimates and engineering estimates in support of proposals.
Generates buy-in and cooperation from relevant stakeholders
Responsible for personal and project safety performance.
Executes projects in compliance with all applicable company, federal, state and local regulations.

Executes projects in accordance with project management procedure including design review, hazards analysis, MOC, PSSR and SOP development and operator training.

Responsible for completing projects on time and within budget.
Ensures that project and design are compliant with medical/Drug manufacturing requirements and CGMP

Develops engineering packages for bid (RFQs) that result in fair and accurate pricing from vendors and eliminates, as much as possible, field change notices.

Procures equipment.
Coordinates or conducts construction and project installation.
Coordinates or conducts system testing/check-out.
Member of the installation/start-up supervision team.
Reports on safety, budget, schedule and quality.
Keep all stakeholders informed of plans, progress and challenges, manage stakeholder expectations.


Qualifications:
Technical BS degree required; BS Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of engineering and project management experience in a gas or chemical manufacturing business.
Experience managing project budgets of $5MM+
Experience managing projects with medical applications
Technical project experience preferred.
Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, operation and controls of process equipment utilized in Airgas technologies.

Familiarity with project management tools and techniques such as scope definition and changes, project scheduling, critical path, estimating, budgeting, reporting and cost control preferred.

Ability to interpret and apply Airgas Industrial Management System, and relevant codes and oversight organizations such as ANSI, ASME, NFPA, CGMP and CGA.

Ability to understand and interpret applicable specifications and standards.
Must be a self starter and capable of moving projects along with minimal direction from his or her manager.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize work, and effectively works within a project execution team.
Familiarity with vendors and suppliers of process equipment and services preferred.
Excellent MS office product skills, including Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, Project and Word.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Knowledge of instrumentation, electrical and PLCs desirable
Ability to coordinate with other groups within ASG, Airgas, external customers, and suppliers
Some travel is required, up to 20% of the time
Light to moderate physical activity is required eg. Bending, walking, climbing ladders, occasional lifting to to 30 lbs.

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