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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

Airgas is Hiring for a Lead Operations/Quality Technician - in Star Mississippi.

At Airgas we RESPECT HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

We are looking for you!

• Pay range: $38-$46/hr.

• Bonus: 5% Annual

• Schedule: Mon-Fri normal business hours occasional nights and weekends with On-call responsibility

• Travel: 5% - As business needs demand

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW

Day-to-day coordination and monitoring of the processes to produce CO2 which includes operating and coordinating the following:

• Furnaces

• Compressors

• DCS monitoring systems

• Rotating Equipment

• Catalyst Reactors

• Water Treatment Systems (Cooling Water Systems)

• Pneumatically Operated and Manual Valves

• Resolve operating conditions navigate customer order rates and process optimization

• Complete operator rounds execute minor preventative maintenance and
  support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects.

• Facilitate permit work in the field and support contract partners

• Participate in Process Safety and Personnel Safety programs and implement site policies and regulations.

• This is a safety sensitive position.

Are you a MATCH

Are you a MATCH

Required Qualifications

• We look for a HS diploma or equivalent.

• A deep commitment to safety working as a team and operational excellence.

• A proactive professional with a dedicated approach to their work.

• Ideally you bring a minimum of 3 years of experience within Quality Assurance in a processing environment.

• Highly detail-oriented with demonstrated skills administering quality and technical programs including the ability to establish and maintain a plant filing system and coordination of engineering documents.

• Working knowledge of Food Safety Programs including SQF & HACCP.

Preferred Qualifications

• A 2-year technical degree is preferred; military or technical experience is also highly valued. An equivalent combination of education and experience is welcome.

• 2 years experience in a manufacturing or production environment with chemical processing or petrochemicals preferred.

• An associates degree in Process Technology or Engineering is advantageous and may be considered in lieu of experience.

• Experience in industrial plant operations is a plus.

Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision plans short-term and long-term disability life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) pre-tax commuter transportation benefit parental leave vacation sick time floating holidays jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds tuition reimbursement discounted college tuition for eligible employees dependents and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees our customers patients community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants regardless of their race gender sexual orientation religion disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

About Airgas

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. Through the passion and diversity of its 18000 associates Airgas fosters a culture of safety customer success sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide a world leader in gases technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66500 employees Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team you play an important role in the success of your team making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and turn youll find a welcoming workplace where youre valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career whatever path you choose.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact us by email at

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