Operations Technician

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 a highly motivated and safety-conscious Operations Technician to join our operations team in New Orleans LA. This facility has made the hydrogen used in every NASA and Space X shuttle launch since the Apollo Space Mission! The process units consists of a Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) 2 Liquid Hydrogen (H2) Plants and an Air Separation Unit (ASU) with Nitrogen (N2) Liquefier.

In this role you will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen (e.g. steam system compressors rotating equipment and DCS operation) performing equipment inspections and minor maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical aptitude attention to detail and a commitment to following safety protocols.

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 starting day 1 of employment
• 401k plan with company contributions that vest on day 1
• 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)
• Health Savings Account
• 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

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in the basic safety process sharing responsibility for the sites overall safety performance.
• Maintain operation of plant; assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting.
• Follow update and maintain operating procedures to ensure safety and efficiency of the operations.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise for the production units.
• Oversee trailer loading operations.
• Share site responsibilities: PMs Plant readings monitor inventories etc.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and/or military experience.
• Experience in operations maintenance or monitoring of industrial process plants.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Team player that is flexible and has a positive attitude.
• Strong computer skills.

Education and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Process Technician Associates or certificate preferred but not required.
• Two-year technical degree is preferred but not required.

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.

Working Conditions:

• This is a full-time direct hire hourly position based on-site in an industrial plant facility in New Orleans LA.
• No travel requirements.
• Shifts are rotating 12-hr shifts (5 4 5) and will overlap with nights weekends and holidays.
• 24/7 on-call requirement.
• Overtime pay eligibility.

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Air Products proudly values the skills dedication and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly 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.

We are the worlds largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe end-to-end 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.

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