Engineering Co-ops — Mechanical and Chemical Engineering Wanted

Mechanical & Chemical Engineering Co-op

Company Description

A-Gas Americas are global experts in the supply and full lifecycle management of specialty chemicals and gasses, providing refrigerants, blowing agents, fire protection agents and carbon credit projects, around the world. A-Gas

currently operates facilities on 5 continents. For more information please visit www.agasamericas.com

Job Purpose

The Mechanical & Chemical Engineering Co-op will assist in the development and analysis of materials, processes, and/ or equipment. Under direct supervision and guidance the individual will compile, analyze, and report operational and test data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified processes, and/ or equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist engineers/project managers in the daily management, planning, and execution of projects
  
• Develop and/or maintain project status (cost and schedule) spreadsheets
  
• Create and organize project documentation including P&ID’s and work instructions
  
• Procure and install Valve and Instrument Tags
  
• Data gathering and analysis
  
• Support business development efforts
  
• Perform support duties such as making mathematical computations and developing chart and graphs, as needed under the direction of the Process Engineer
  
• Work directly with outside contractors
  
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Duties

• Drive continuous improvement of processes through the development of improved techniques and/or identification of improvements to equipment.

• Take part in the design, installation, and commission of new production equipment, monitor modifications and upgrades.
  
• Aide in troubleshooting of existing processes.
  
• Apply the principles of mass balance and heat transfer to process and equipment design, including conceptual and detail design.
  
• Develop/revise standard work instructions for new and existing processes.
  
• Assist with the management of projects from concept to completion; ensuring the project is done on time and within the allocated budget.
  
• Work with sub-contractors.
  
• Utilize safety guidelines (e.g. OSHA standards) when contributing to design of processes and equipment.
  
• Work closely with other engineers and team members to drive process improvements through Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
  
• Participates in design failure mode effects analysis and ensures product, process and system reliability and safety.
  
• Ensure the process works at the optimum level.

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential

• Undergraduate student in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  
• Carry a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Technical writing experience
  

• Reads, interprets and understands drawings, engineering documents and specifications
  
• Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
  

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  
• Background and drug test as required

Desired

• Experience with AutoCAD
  
• Enthusiastic team player
  
• Project Schedule Experience

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks while handling numerous assignments simultaneously
  
• Ability to take initiative and perform with minimal supervision
  
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
  

• Ability to work independently under the direction of the Process Engineer and with other Co-op students