Operations Technician

Air Products and Chemicals Inc. (NYSE: APD) a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals is seeking an Operations Technician for its Garyville LA facility.

The Garyville SMR facility is a Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) with Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) for purification. The site is connected to an existing hydrogen pipeline system spanning from New Orleans to the Houston Ship Channel supplying hydrogen to customers across the Gulf Coast through an integrated distribution network.

You will be responsible for operating maintaining and troubleshooting plant equipment and systems. This role provides hands-on technical support to continuously improve plant operations maintenance efficiency equipment integrity reliability cost performance and on-stream factor.

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 excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical dental and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation holidays and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D) Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Participate as a key member of the Site Safety Committee supporting and promoting the sites overall safety performance.
• Support daily plant operations to ensure achievement of on-stream production and reliability targets.
• Investigate equipment failures determine root causes and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Complete work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail maintaining accurate performance and applying continuous improvement principles.
• Assist in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns providing technical and hands-on support as needed.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise for production units to ensure operational efficiency.
• Follow established operating procedures and ensure compliance at all times.
• Promote and uphold all safety rules and regulations.
• This is a 12-hour rotating shift position reporting to the Site Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate in Process Technology or a maintenance-related field preferred or a minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing production processing or chemical/petrochemical environments.
• Participation in SkillsUSA is encouraged.
• Strong mechanical instrumentation and electrical aptitude preferred.
• Proven dedication to safety and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work weekends and participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with plant or refinery instrumentation and electrical systems strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights and weekends.
• Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Elevated work required.

Air Products proudly values the skills dedication and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute and foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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