Hydrogen Production Technician

Air Liquide•Dallas, TX

11d•$32 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The TI BLVD Gas Plant Hydrogen production technician is responsible for the operation of the hydrogen plant. They are to ensure continuous customer supply without interruption. Carrier Gas Operations provides on-site air separation units producing nitrogen and oxygen gas production with best-in-class safety, reliability, flexibility and total cost of operation to our semiconductor manufacturing customers. Also supplying cost effective high purity bulk gas.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
3+ years of technical training or operations experience
Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
Ability to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on-call requirements.
Valid Driver’s License
Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations).
Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment.
Ability to use computers-knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude.
Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers.
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing
Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs
Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work

Nice To Haves

Technical Associates degree preferred
Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work together to achieve zero personal first aids/injuries
Comply with all Air Liquide Policies & Procedures
Comply with Safe Work Permit Process including preparing Pre-Job Plans, executing LOTOs, hot work safety, and confined space safety
Participate in On-call rotation, and support and coordinate operational activities of the plant outside business hours and on weekends
Operate, start-up and shutdown Hydrogen Plant
Monitor and guide all pipelines for continuous supply, including the plants and continuous quality control
Operation of pipeline backup system
Maintain product inventory levels
Coordinate incoming and outgoing liquid product loads
Monitor machinery for proper operation and report discrepancies
Maintain and calibrate assigned analytical instrumentation, including maintaining support gasses
Foster a secure environment on the plant site for plant personnel and contractor safety
Perform water treatment tests, and maintain chemical inventory to ensure proper chemical balance for cooling towers
Switch to back up systems or shut down plants during emergencies. Communicate with TI if a notification is required to TI/ALEUS LP Bulk Gas Notification Procedure
Perform housekeeping and 5S duties in assigned areas
Log all daily plant activities
Fill and analyze customer product trailers and issue certificates of analysis, and complete all daily/monthly paperwork
Compliance with all pipeline specifications
Ensure proper operation of all plant machinery and instrumentation, and report maintenance requests if abnormal operation occurs
Enhance and sustain plant production
Serve as a key point of contact for Air Liquide in absence of management for internal and external customer needs
Contribute to projects and tasks assigned by Air Liquide Management
Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo)
Perform operations PM’s (Maximo)