Process Engineer

Airgas is hiring for a Process Engineer in Independence, OH!

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

• Hybrid role at 6055 Rockside Woods Blvd
• Pay range: $90,000-110,000/year
• Travel: less than 10%
• Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.
• Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.

Recruiter: Laura Brewer / [email protected] / 832-954-4791

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Job Description Summary: As a member of the Process Engineering and Efficiency team, you’ll be responsible for identifying and developing projects to improve and maintain the efficiency and production capacity of Airgas Production facilities, including ASUs, VSAs, Liquid CO2 plants, Hydrogen Liquefiers and H2 SMRs. This unique position pulls data from plant and analyzes it for efficiency as well as equipment performance and future maintenance.

• Using previously designed methodology to build models for specified plant equipment and processes for SIO Predict and SIO.
• Proactively manage the flow and dissemination of data required to perform the tasks associated with this role (ability to multi-task and keep the process moving forward rapidly by performing tasks in parallel).
• From LEAD Center, monitor and communicate plant efficiencies using both real-time and historical data streams
• Daily analysis of plant efficiency KPIs, and regular use of analytical tools to actively find opportunities to improve efficiency and reliability
• Utilize the case management process to document and track efficiency opportunities or reliability risks.
• Collaborate with other LEAD analysts, plant operations, Real Time Pilots (RTP), OCC product supply analysts, efficiency engineers, and maintenance experts to resolve cases.
• Thoroughly document findings and actively seek continuous improvement
• Work with data analytics tools (Aveva Prism, Tibco, SEEQ, PI AF, PI Vision etc.) to detect technical plant operational issues
• Based upon a “catch” by the tool perform an analysis in order to identify the value (metric for value identification will be provided) of BEP to our operations.
• Understand the theory and practicality of efficiency calculations for whole plant operations, and constraints of the entire supply chain.
• Assess the effectiveness of plant data analytics models and suggest areas for improvements. If possible, manage and implement these requirements.
• Each Analyst is expected to lead one of the various LEAD Center programs, including Predict, Perform, EMS, Asset Framework and Enterprise Historian, and Power BI Reporting.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or related field
• At least 2 years engineering experience
• Previous experience analyzing data related to efficiency
• Basic knowledge of chemical engineering equipment such as compressors, pumps, exchangers, distillation, reactors, valves, instruments
• Proficient in Google Suite and MS Excel and ability to learn software/tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in industrial gases/cryogenics organization
• Working knowledge of industrial gases technology (ASU, H2, Onsites)
• Aveva Prism, Tibco, SEEQ, PI AF, PI Vision experience a plus

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. 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 Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Recruiter: Laura Brewer / 832-954-4791 / [email protected]

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability