The 2025 Project Management Trainee will play a significant role in the growth of Airgas Southeast Region's bulk and microbulk business through the design and installation of industrial and medical gas systems. The trainee will be responsible for project management of bulk and microbulk systems from design to commissioning while maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and reliability. The project manager will apply tools and techniques to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This role will also provide technical support to operations and sales personnel.
The trainee works with the Regional Field Service Manager to prepare comprehensive action plans, for installations and removals, for all bulk related activities in the Region, all within project completion timeframes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management: Bulk Systems
Ensure that all elements of the projects managed satisfy Airgas' health, environment and safety standards
Responsible for the development and management for the Region's bulk and microbulk projects, including:
Design & system sizing
System estimates and budget
Creation of engineering document packages for installations including P&IDs, layout drawings, BOM, customer infrastructure package, etc.
Communication with customers, internal and external
Installation and commissioning of Airgas systems
Scheduling cranes, rigging, transportation and associated parts to arrive at each project location
Leads opportunity development in collaboration with sales teams
builds Airgas offering according to budgetary constraints, HSE policies, and local codes
defines with the sales team the value add to the customer
proposes technical solutions to customers in order to solve technical hurdles
Project Management: Fill Plants
Assessment of all bulk and cryogenic installations at Airgas Southeast fill plants
Develop and track project reporting KPIs to AOMs, RP, VP of Bulk and VP of Ops.
Develop, coordinate and execute action plans, that ensure reliability, efficiency and compliance for bulk systems at fill plants
Additional duties and projects may be assigned
Project Management: Assets
Manage bulk asset inventory in the Region. Develop and report KPIs for asset utilization. Coordinate and work with National assets on rehab plans and use
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Required Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial ,Chemical Engineering or Project management degree field is preferred.
Degree must be earned by Spring of 2025
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage metrics and related tools to improve production efficiency and effectiveness.
Mechanical aptitude.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Communication skills that ensure a smooth flow of information between self and others through clear speaking and writing, encouragement of open expression of ideas, and effective listening.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet customer expectations.
Self-starter; self-motivated; well organized; ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
Detail oriented with the ability to complete handwritten compliance documentation neatly and accurately.
Demonstrated dedication to product quality and customer satisfaction.
Ability to read engineering plans
CAD or like drawing systems
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Employee will regularly be required to transverse through manufacturing, industrial or office locations.
Employee will frequently be required to actively listen and exchange information.
Employee will be required to observe and assess information.
Requires frequent use of computer, telephone, manual and power tools, and operation of a motor vehicle.
Employee may be required to remain stationary for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The characteristics listed below are representative of the work environment typically encountered by an individual while performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Requires both indoor & outdoor environments in various seasonal weather conditions.
Regional travel (25% of the work time) occasionally requiring overnight travel.