Process and IMS Engineering Intern

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

Efficiency Engineering Activities:

• Improve and maintain the efficiency and production capacity of Airgas Merchant Gases (AMG) production facilities. These facilities include Cryogenic ASUs VSAs Liquid CO2 plants and H2 SMRs across the United States. This will be achieved by working with our team of subject matter experts to evaluate and especially optimize our plants during planned optimization visits.

• Participate in efficiency assessments of AMG facilities working in tandem with our team. Use these assessments to develop reports and action items based on findings.

• Perform Engineering Feasibility analysis and cost benefit analysis for opportunities to acquire capital funding for projects identified in efficiency audits. An example of this would be adding a LIN assist pump or gas recovery blower to a site to improve efficiency or product recovery.

• Use data analytics to improve accuracy of our industrial reporting. Review existing performance evaluation models are representative of real world plant performance

Additionally my team of IMS engineers is currently working on a series of projects to bring our plants up to compliance with the latest revisions of internal technical guidance documents. The projects include adding and changing equipment and safeguards on flat bottom tanks coldboxes and LOX order to develop skills in project management equipment specification and vendor/contractor management the candidate will be involved in some of the following:

IMS Engineering Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Develop projects similar in scale and scope specifying replacement tank vent valve and improving associated trip action or adding and installing an analyzer at a facility. Ideally one project of an appropriate size will be completed start to finish within the 2-3 month role.

• Participate in IMS audits for Air Separation Plant Hydrocarbon safety with qualified auditors.

• Participate in the creation update and review of P&IDs MOCs and SOPs related to meeting IMS standards.

• Develop knowledge of Codes and Standards as well as generally accepted Good Engineering Practice for design sizing and operation of chemical production facilities

• Ensure data and information related to the IMS process performance are collected analyzed and evaluated and reviewed during management review meetings.

In summation the goal of this role is to provide the candidate with meaningful work experience in the field and in the corporate office environment. They will have the opportunity to work with subject matter experts in audits troubleshooting optimization and project management. There will be approximately 25% - 50% travel to sites where IMS or Efficiency projects are underway.

Are you a MATCH

Students currently enrolled in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

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.

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.

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 18000 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 66500 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 turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

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

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