Operations Technician

At Air Products we reimagine whats possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter we create solutions that launch people into space support lifesaving care in hospitals and enable the construction of groundbreaking world scale production facilities.

Reimagine Whats Possible

Air Products is seeking an experienced Operations Technician to join its team at the Odessa TX facility.

The Odessa site operates an Air Separation Unit (ASU) that produces medical- food- and industrial-grade nitrogen. Liquid nitrogen is delivered to customers via third-party tanker trailers. The site also supports two HPN onsite plants in San Angelo Texas which supply gaseous nitrogen to an onsite customer.

In this role you will be responsible for controlling and monitoring nitrogen production processes including utility systems compressors rotating equipment and Distributed Control System (DCS) operations. Key responsibilities include maintaining water chemistry completing daily operating tasks and performing preventive maintenance as required.

This is an 8-hour shift position with required rotating on-call coverage for nights and weekends. The role reports to the Site Manager

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:

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks safety inspections and plant log readings.
• Maintain online training program requirements.
• Maintain water chemistry.
• Solving plant process upsets using various indicators and DCS trends.
• Inspect all work areas on a continuous basis for any mechanical problems safety hazards and unusual operating conditions. Keep work and storage areas in a safe clean and orderly condition.
• Perform troubleshooting on equipment.
• Issue safety work permits and performs lock out / tag out of various process equipment.
• Ensure that all plant safety health environmental and quality procedures are followed.
• Attend and contribute to monthly safety meetings.
• Assist in reviewing and updating operating procedures as required.
• Dedication to Operational Excellence with a focus on safe and reliable operation.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in operations maintenance or monitoring of industrial process plants.
• Ability to read/understand piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Electrical instrument or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge including Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• A teammate that is flexible and has a positive demeanor.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Dedication to safety integrity and continuous improvement.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Air Products proudly values the skills dedication and leadership that Veterans provide. 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 we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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Founded in 1940 Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation operational excellence with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine whats possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers our communities and the world.

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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