What are the responsibilities and job description for the PLANT OPERATOR / OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN position at US10 Air Products and Chemical?
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Plant Operations Tech
We are seeking a Plant Operations Technician within our plant operations team located at our Cason, Southern California facility.
The Southern California refinery H2 facilities are located 2-7 miles from each other, and currently consist of two (2) SMR (steam methane reformers) units and associated equipment within the growing Los Angeles area H2 pipeline franchise and two stand alone SMR’s.
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Plant Operations Tech Roles and Responsibilities:
The Operations Tech will be responsible for controlling and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following:
- Day to Day control and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following:
- Furnaces
- Compressors
- DCS monitoring systems
- Rotating Equipment
- Catalyst Reactors
- Water Treatment Systems (Boiler and Cooling Water Systems)
- Pneumatically Operated and Manual Valves
- Pressure Swing Adsorption skid
- Troubleshoot, respond to operating conditions, respond to customer order rates, and process optimization
- Complete operator rounds, execute minor preventative maintenance, and support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects
- Permit work in the field and monitor contract partners
- Participate in Process Safety and Personnel Safety programs and implement site policies and regulations.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- A strong commitment to safety, working as a team, and operational excellence
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic
Education and Licensing Requirements:
- Applicants must have a HS diploma or equivalent.
- 2-years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment with chemical processing or petrochemical preferred
- An associates degree in Process Technology or Engineering is advantageous and may be considered in lieu of experience
Work Hours & Benefits:
- Able to work 12hr rotating shift schedule to support the 24/7 operation of the units
- On call responsibility
Air Products proudly values 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.
Entry level pay: $46.28 (8 hour shift)
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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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Salary : $46
