Operations Technician
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At Air Products our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine whats possible collaborate and innovate solutions to the worlds most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine Whats Possible
We are seeking an experienced Operations Technician for our Texas City TX facilities. This production facility is owned by Air Products and Gulf Coast Ammonia with Air Products being the operator. The site is comprised of a Steam Methane Reformer Air Separation Plant Ammonia Plant and associated utilities. The facility operates and requires support on a 24/7 basis.
This role will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the processes that produce hydrogen nitrogen and ammonia (e.g. utility systems compressors rotating equipment and DCS operation). You will be expected to maintain water chemistry perform daily operational tasks and preventative maintenance as required.
Whats In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
- Affordable Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
- 401k with 100% vested company core and match
- Paid Vacation holidays sick time
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical dependent daycare)
- Life Insurance (AD&D Paid for by Air Products) Supplemental AD&D
- Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Many more supplemental benefits available
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Strong operations aptitude is desired.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a selfstarter with a positive attitude and willing to work in a team environment.
- Good computer skills to facilitate and operate SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
- Proven commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
- Position is in a 12hr shift rotation. Includes nights weekends and holidays. Must be willing to work overtime as needed.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Work directly with the SMR ASU and NH3 loop operations site supervisors as well as the shift team lead pipeline department and Customer Service Center (CSC) to monitor the operation of the facility as well as the site utilities.
- Adhere to operating communication and decisionmaking protocols to address real time supply / demand balance changes.
- Support operation priorities daily for the ASU SMR and NH3 plants based on overall system status request rate maintenance activities etc.
- Escalate process safety or other issues to the appropriate parties per protocol.
- Comply with the requirements outlined in the operator progression guide. Ensure training for oneself is up to date including but not limited to worker safety policies facility processes operating procedures troubleshooting and operational discipline.
- Understand support and execute as required the Emergency Response Plan for both site and areas where the APCI operated pipelines run.
- Participate in emergency drills within the facility to maintain and reinforce response skills and knowledge of the site emergency response plan.
- Assist in the investigation of injuries environmental excursions or releases cost of nonconformance and NearMiss incidents.
- Know comply and enforce safe work procedures and operational discipline practices to the operations team and contractors.
- Detailed understanding of all facility Environmental Permits and the ability to escalate an environmental incident.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED required.
- 23 years minimum experience in a manufacturing/production processing or chemical/ petrochemical environment.
- 3 to 5 years operating experience in an ASU preferred.
- Degree or certificate in process technology or maintenance field a plus.
- Participants in Skills USA are encouraged to apply.
- Military experience is a plus.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
- Elevated work required.
- Ability to enter confined spaces.
- Must be able to wear selfcontained and air purifying respiratory protection.
- Must be willing to be on call.
- Must be clean shaven.
- Must be willing to work at a tobaccofree facility.
- Must pass an OSHA approved ERT Physical
This is a safety sensitive role.
Join Air Products where we proudly value the skills dedication and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteranfriendly organization we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.
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We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe endtoend solutions investing in real clean energy projects at scale and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products we work in an environment where we put safety first diversity is essential inclusion is our culture and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more visitAbout Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation affordable medical dental life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin age citizenship gender marital status pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability or veteran status.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application please email us at General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather youll receive an email directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
