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

We are seeking a Operations Technician at our Port Arthur TX facility. The Port Arthur facility includes two Steam Methane Reformers (SMRs) with integrated gas turbine generators as well as CO₂ capture systems at both SMRs supporting enhanced oil recovery.

The site is connected to an existing hydrogen pipeline system that spans from New Orleans to the Houston Ship Channel supplying hydrogen to an integrated network serving customers across the Gulf Coast.

As an operator you are responsible for operating maintaining and troubleshooting equipment within the facility. The primary function of this role is to provide technical hands-on support to continuously improve plant operations maintenance mechanical equipment integrity reliability cost efficiency and overall on-stream performance.

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 in core safety processes as an active member of the Site Safety Committee sharing responsibility for overall site safety performance
• Support day-to-day plant operations to meet on-stream production and reliability targets
• Investigate equipment failures determine root causes and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence or eliminate issues
• Maintain error-free execution by paying close attention to detail and completing work to the highest standard; apply a continuous improvement mindset
• Assist in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns providing technical hands-on support as needed
• Provide troubleshooting expertise for production units
• Follow established operating procedures
• Promote and adhere to all safety rules and regulations

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 a manufacturing production processing or chemical/petrochemical environment; candidates with SkillsUSA participation are encouraged to apply
• Students with a background in Industrial Systems Electromechanical Technology Process Technology Electrical Technology Instrumentation Technology are encouraged to apply.
• Strong mechanical instrumentation and electrical proficiency preferred
• Experience with pumps mechanical seals vessels exchangers gear drives compressors rotating equipment and/or electrical/instrumentation systems is a plus
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Willingness to work weekends and participate in an on-call rotation as needed
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Experience with plant/refinery instrumentation and electrical systems strongly preferred
• Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Office
• This is a safety-sensitive position

Work Hours:

• Must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts weekends and participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation
• Must be a self-starter and able to work independently on nights weekends and holidays

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Must be able to meet call-in requirements as needed
• Must be comfortable working at elevated heights

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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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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