Airgas · 2 hours ago
Electrical Engineer
Chicago Heights, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
2+ years expAirgas is a company committed to diversity and inclusion, and they are seeking a Remote Electrical Engineer. The role involves operations and maintenance support of electrical power distribution systems, as well as leading engineering activities to improve reliability and optimize maintenance costs.
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Responsibilities
Lead and participate in electrical engineering activities that improve the reliability of Airgas assets and optimize maintenance costs
Responsible for the operations and maintenance support of electrical power distribution systems, including high voltage substations, transformers, switchgear, motors, motor control centers, lighting, grounding, electrical wiring, and hazardous area classification
Manage/assist in analysis and ensure follow-up on predictive data (coordination studies, relay tests, thermography, PD testing, megger tests, oil gas analysis, etc.)
Provide technical guidance to operating plants from a corporate level on Local, National, & International Codes, Standards, Policies, and Procedures
Assist with engineering studies, incident investigations, audits and assists with preparing oral and written reports
Establish and maintain equipment condition assessment information for high yards and high voltage motors
Provide technical assistance to field personnel in the areas of high voltage distribution equipment and high voltage motors
Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned
Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning
As Operations Representative, participate in the acceptance and operations phases of new Projects
Implement Smart Innovative Operations (SIO) Predict initiatives for electrical equipment at Airgas
Provides technical oversight and review of project engineering work performed by external resources in support of the development and implementation of small electrical projects
Actively participate in Root Cause Analyses (RCA)
Take the lead in training, coaching, and mentoring field technicians and operations staff in the preventative maintenance and operation of electrical distribution and control systems
Qualification
Required
Understanding of medium/high voltage motors and distribution systems; at least 7,000 Voltage
Working knowledge of electrical codes and standards such as IEC, ISA, NEC, IEEE, etc
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite of tools
Ability to travel for extended periods of time (1 to 10 days), with little advance warning
Valid driver's license required
Preferred
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
2 years of Electrical Engineering experience
2 years of Medium Voltage experience
5 years of Industrial Operations experience
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
Clayton B. Bruner, P.L.L.C.
2025-11-22
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