Airgas · 3 hours ago
Plant Engineer
Taft, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAir Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions crucial for industrial production. They are seeking a Plant Engineer in Taft, LA, responsible for ensuring plant safety, compliance, and operational efficiency while leading various engineering and safety initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Provide visible HSE leadership to site technicians and actively champion the Life Critical Safety system (LCS) Works to achieve “Zero Accidents”
Operate plant safely, reliably, efficiently and in compliance with Air Liquide policies; maintain health, safety, environmental and regulatory compliance as directed by local/corporate personnel, safety departments
Provide regulatory training and maintain required regulatory documentation (ISO documentation, RMP, MOC, etc)
Support/comply with all process safety management and risk management plan practices (EIS, PSM, MOC, ARA IMS, etc)
Ensure all plant incidents are reported, investigated and corrective actions are completed
Keep plant hazard analysis current and display thorough knowledge of possible hazards and associated safeguards. Compliance with EIS requirements
Own key operating documents (P&ID's, PFD's, Electrical One-lines); maintain updated red-lines at all times; display detailed understanding of content and significance of each document
Leader in site Safe Work Permit (SWP) and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) Programs
Ensure GT’s are understood and followed by the plant staff
Support operations with engineering support including MOC creation, small project management, and action item completion
Ensure operating procedures are followed/updated as needed
Ensure operating rounds are completed each shift consistently, actions are taken as required
Perform process troubleshooting; make plant/process decisions to meet plant production needs
Identify/recommend process changes; implement plant projects, as required, to improve plant HSE, reliability, efficiency
Partner with Reliability Center to execute predictive/preventive maintenance to eliminate catastrophic failures/unplanned maintenance
Set/maintain high housekeeping standards
Act as plant manager during their absence
Complete assigned action items from audits and other sources on time
Understand, monitor, optimize operating costs within authorized budget
Participate in maintenance and capital planning process
Develop cost/economic justification for capital projects; execute capital projects within time/budget requirements
Continuously monitor/improve efficiency, availability
Utilize national purchasing and frame agreements
Assist with training new technicians on the process
Provide candid constructive input to management decisions; actively support those decisions
Insist on adherence to administrative and operational policies/procedures
Complete Personal Development System goals as defined in annual review
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
2+ years of process industry experience
Technical/working understanding of ASU plant process/rotating equipment
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, state/local regulations)
Ability to lead root cause analysis investigations
Familiarity with Google, Maximo®, Oracle Cost Reporting and Purchasing
Trainable on Distributed Control System (DCS) operation/troubleshooting
Able to deliver/explain training material to operating personnel
Organized; effective at time management
Able to maintain a plant filing system and control of engineering documents
Ability to read/red-line key operating documents (P&ID's, One-lines, etc.)
Display mechanical and electrical aptitude for equipment operation/troubleshooting
Strong communication, team leadership skills
General understanding of accounting principles; ability to learn plant operating budget
Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate
On call nights, weekends and holidays as required; occasional travel, typically 1 to 4 training trips per year
Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing
Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs
Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work
Company
Airgas
Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. single-source supplier of gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-11-17Acquired
1986-12-26IPO
Leadership Team
Robert McLaughlin
CFO
J
Jay Worley
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-12-19
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