OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN / PLANT OPERATOR
Location
La Porte, TX | United States
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Job Description and Qualifications
Operations Technician / Plant Operator
At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What’s Possible Role and Responsibilities: We are seeking an Operations Technician at our La Porte, TX HyCO4 facility.
The La Porte HyCO4 facility is a brand-new construction project, anticipated to be online in mid-2024. It is an expansion and partner facility to the existing HyCO3 plant which has been in operation since 1996. The La Porte HyCO4 facility will be the newest production plant in our Gulf Coast Hydrogen pipeline network and a key expansion for our Houston Area Carbon Monoxide system. The HyCO4 facility incorporates many of the newest and most cutting-edge technologies anywhere in the world to create sustainable, low-carbon, Hydrogen while also capturing and commercializing Carbon Monoxide, rather than emitting Carbon Dioxide to the atmosphere. The HyCO4 plant is a step into the future for Air Products, the industrial gas industry, and a sustainable energy future for America.
Job Responsibilities: - Fulfill both outside and inside operations tasks to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the facility.
- Issue Safety Work Permits, implement Lock-Out/Tag Out, and manage field execution of maintenance contractors while working in the facility.
- Follow Site Work Instruction Manuals and adhere to Environmental, Health & Safety Standards.
- Work with various engineering functions to solve plant process issues and maximize the efficiency of the unit.
- Perform routine rounds and preventative maintenance tasks.
- Perform water treatment tests for various boiler and cooling water systems.
- Maintain training program requirements and certifications.
Required Skills / Abilities: - Previous work history in industrial gas, refining, or petrochemical facilities.
- Ability to read/understand piping and instrumentation drawings.
- Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Electrical, instrument or mechanical maintenance experience a plus.
- Ability to work rotating shifts (day and night shifts).
- Willing to work holidays and weekends.
- Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
Physical Requirements: - Climb ladders and steps. Occasionally work on elevated platforms (permanent and temporary)
- Lift at least 50 lbs.
- Look at and read a computer screen for several hours per shift.
- Meet call-in requirements, as needed.
- Work in all weather conditions.
Education and Licensing Requirements: - High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Process Technology certificate or degree is a plus.
- Previous work history in industrial gas, refining, or petrochemical facilities.
- Relevant military experience/training.
Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans/401(k), and sick time. You will be eligible for benefits and will be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen 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 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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