Production Zone Engineer

AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Production Zone Engineer in Houston, TX. You will support multiple plants in the zone, troubleshoot operations, and lead projects to improve safety, reliability, and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred) and 3 years of engineering or operations experience. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position, with day-to-day responsibilities in production support.

Qualifications

• Solution-oriented with strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage engineering projects to improve safety, reliability, or efficiency.
• Optimize production processes and analyze field installations for efficiency gains.
• Provide technical and operational support to plant production and maintenance.
• Coordinate engineering activities and report progress to Plant Manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Tools

DCS

Job description

R10102149 Production Zone Engineer (Open)

Location:

Houston, TX (HO) - Cust. installations

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 Production Zone Engineer in Houston TX!

We are looking for you!

• Work Schedule - Monday- Friday
• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide 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 a 14-week paid child birth benefit 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 day 30

Join our dynamic team at Airgas as a Zone Production Engineer where they provide technical support and operational guidance to multiple plant locations within a designated geographical zone. The Zone Production Engineer will be a key player in ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our production facilities. This individual will be responsible for troubleshooting operational issues, optimizing processes, managing small projects, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the zone.

Safety & Compliance

• 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.
• Supports all personnel policies directed by local and corporate personnel.

Project Management & Engineering Design

• 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.
• Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
• Develops economic cost justification for capital improvements.

Process Optimization & Efficiency

• 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.

Technical & Operational Support

• Provides technical support for plant production and maintenance as required.
• Provides on-call assistance to plant personnel.
• Supports plant DCS (Distributed Control System) system.

Administrative & Professional Development

• Makes a report of plant engineering activities to the Plant Manager.
• Studies engineering and technical publications to keep abreast of technological changes and development in industry.
• May perform special tasks as requested by Plant Manager and Corporate officials.

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Are you a MATCH?

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)

Required Length & Type of Experience:

• 3 years of operational or engineering experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solution-oriented, with excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to gain technical knowledge in operation and maintenance of Air Separation, CO, VSA and Onsite N2/O2 Plants.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel
• Ability to perform under stress and time constraints
• Comfortable in both Corporate and Field environments
• Problem solving ability necessary to define, design, specify, control costs and implement projects generated by a technical problem or unique customer or field production requirement.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and transparency.
• Demonstrates ability to make sound judgement, timely decisions, manage multiple tasks and prioritize/delegate work effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively communicate with project stakeholders; fluent in English - both written and spoken.
• Ability to write routine business reports and business correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals using the English language.

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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, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability 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 [e-mail].

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