Airgas Incorporated

Design Specialist

Airgas Incorporated$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
  • Minimum of 5 years in industrial piping design and project engineering, with 2 years in cryogenic environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling platforms like Intergraph Smart 3D or AutoCAD Plant 3D.
  • Strong skills in 2D drafting with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
  • Experience with modeling review and clash detection tools such as Navisworks.

Responsibilities

  • Design compliant piping systems and layouts with detailed stress calculations.
  • Incorporate cryogenic components into system designs, such as vaporizers and storage tanks.
  • Generate 3D piping models and extract detailed 2D deliverables in compliance with industry standards.
  • Develop and modify piping and instrumentation diagrams with process engineers or external vendors.
  • Prepare bills of materials and material requisitions for procurement and construction.
  • Manage facility design projects from conceptual design through to commissioning.
  • Ensure designs meet Air Liquide's health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Benefits

  • Monday to Friday work schedule.
  • Referral bonus available.
  • Comprehensive family benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 14-week paid childbirth benefit for parents.
  • 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
  • Benefits begin on day one.
Full Job Description

Location
Houston, TX (HO) - Support functions - LI Corporate

Air Liquide is hiring for a Design Specialist in Houston, TX!

We are looking for you!
  • Work Schedule - Monday - Friday
  • Referral Bonus
  • Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
  • Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
  • Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
  • Early Access: Your benefits start after day 1


This candidate is responsible for delivering piping design and engineering work packages for specific projects in accordance to specific contractual agreements and in collaboration with technical subject mater experts external partners / subcontractors

Job Duties:
  • Design compliant piping systems and layouts and incorporate detailed piping stress calculations
  • Incorporate specialized cryogenic components into system designs, including vaporizers, cold boxes, cryogenic pumps, storage tanks, relief valves, compressors, and vacuum-insulated pipelines
  • Generate accurate 3D piping models and extract detailed 2D deliverables, including piping isometrics and equipment layouts in full compliance with relevant industry codes and standards.
  • Develop, review, and modify piping and instrumentation diagrams in close collaboration with process engineers or external vendors.
  • Prepare comprehensive bills of materials and material requisitions to support procurement and construction activities.
  • Manage facility design projects and related services from conceptual design through to commissioning and roll-out.
  • Define project design scopes, perform project risk assessments, and maintain strict cost control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Prepare project documentation, operations manuals, and ready-for-start-up reviews.
  • Provides on-site technical support to resolve construction queries and clarify design intent.
  • Takes part in developing new technologies and services.


  • Ensure all designs and project elements satisfy Air Liquide health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
  • Maintain strict compliance with North American regulations, including ASME B31.3, ASME B31.5 , ANSI, CSA, NFPA, CGA standards, and legislation governing pressure vessels and building codes.
  • Participate actively in multidisciplinary design reviews, safety reviews


Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology with an equivalent piping design certification/technical trade background.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial piping design and project engineering, with at least 2 years dedicated to cryogenic or low-temperature environments.
  • Advanced proficiency in 3D modeling platforms (e.g. Intergraph Smart 3D, or AutoCAD Plant 3D).
  • Strong command of 2D drafting platforms (e.g. AutoCAD, MicroStation, Smart plant) and modeling review/clash detection tools (Navisworks).

About Airgas Incorporated

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. Airgas was founded in 1982, and acquired by Air Liquide in 2016. The company operates through two segments: Distribution and Production. The Distribution segment offers a wide range of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products, to customers in various industries, including manufacturing and health care. The Production segment offers nitrogen, oxygen, and argon gases for use in steelmaking, welding, and other industries.
Learn more about Airgas Incorporated
Size
18,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1982

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