What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operation Technician position at Air Products?
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Plant Operator
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Operations Technician for its Beaumont TX facility.
This facility is our main helium storage facility within North America. The facility employs 3 operators, 2 maintenance staff, and 1 management staff. Loading and Offloading transport trailers based on market demand.
What's 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 (day 1 of employment)
- 401k with 100% vested company core and match
- Paid Vacation, holidays sick time
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- 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
When it comes to safety at Air Products ZERO IS ACHIEVABLE. Our goal is zero injuries and incidents. People have said that it is an impossible goal. Air Products people have the capability and determination to make "zero" happen across all aspects of our safety performance by prioritizing safety in words and actions to protect self, others, and the environment. Integrity is a vital part of the Air Product’s culture and employees are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards and communicate across all channels with respect and honesty.
Key Job Responsibilities are included but not limited to:
- The Operations Technician monitors the process and performs preventative and routine maintenance on the systems.
- Takes part in container offloading of liquid cryogenics and gaseous helium for various customers.
- Learn to operator a tractor for moving large containers onsite.
- Interface with an HMI to monitor, adjust plant parameters, and preform trend analysis.
- Gathering and logging various data around the plant.
- Taking water samples and conduct testing.
- Certify certificates of analysis for customer products based on analytical data gathered.
- Work with the maintenance teams to ensure all maintenance task are completed and that the facility equipment is maintained operational.
- This is a safety sensitive position.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Demonstrative mechanical aptitude
- Basic electrical, instrument or mechanical maintenance experience a plus
- Ability to operate a tractor/trailer a plus-fill liquid helium container.
- Be able to climb ladders and stairs and lift 50 lbs.
- Work in all weather conditions.
- Perform elevated work as required.
- Possible travel to support other plants on a case-by-case basis.
- Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
- Perform general maintenance tasks on plant process equipment such as vibration monitoring, oil samples, etc.
Minimum Hiring Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience with personal computers
- Experience with Microsoft Word or Excel a plus
Work Hours
- Able to work 10-hour rotating shift which include, on-calls, and weekends.
- Be available during mandatory call-in requirements as scheduled.
Join Air Products, where we proudly value 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 world’s 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, visit About 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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