Zone Production Engineer: Safety, Efficiency & Project Lead

AIRGAS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Zone Engineer Production to supervise unit operations at Independence, OH. You will organize plant activity, interface with Industrial/Maintenance, SIO Center, and Business Development teams, and drive safe, reliable production.

The role involves defining and executing capital projects, optimizing processes for cost and efficiency, and providing technical support across plant operations and DCS systems. Strong engineering background and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical preferred).
• 2 years of operational or engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: supports safety, environmental procedures and reporting.
• Project Management & Engineering Design: define, design, and implement capital projects; ensure alignment and cost justification.
• Process Optimization & Efficiency: propose process changes to save costs and improve production; test and validate equipment.
• Technical & Operational Support: provide technical support and on-call assistance; support DCS operations.

Skills

Project management

Engineering problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Airgas is seeking a Zone Engineer Production to supervise unit operations at Independence, OH. You will organize plant activity, interface with Industrial/Maintenance, SIO Center, and Business Development teams, and drive safe, reliable production.

The role involves defining and executing capital projects, optimizing processes for cost and efficiency, and providing technical support across plant operations and DCS systems. Strong engineering background and problem-solving skills are essential.