Operations Specialist

Air Products • Wichita, KS

3d • Remote

About The Position

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s 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 What’s Possible If you are a hands-on technical professional who enjoys solving complex equipment challenges, supporting customers in the field, and making a direct impact on safe, reliable operations, this could be the opportunity for you. The Operations Specialist – Non Cryo is a technical role reporting directly to the Non Cryo Line Manager and supports both the Equipment Support and Plant Services Group (ESPS), and the Customer Engineering Organization. In addition to the primary accountability for operational integrity and safety, the position responsibilities also include completing maintenance service visits, remote and on-site support, and troubleshooting plant problems. Non Cryo devices are Nitrogen Generators using either a Pressure Swing Absorption or Membrane technology to remove Oxygen from a compressed air stream leaving 98% + purity Nitrogen for commercial applications.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required, higher degree desired.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial gas equipment support roles.
• The position is technical in nature and requires operating experience with small to medium pressure compression equipment and controls.
• Instrumentation and controls experience are preferred.
• Previous experience with Industrial Gas/ Nitrogen Process Systems- specifically Adsorption Technology is helpful.
• Excellent communication skills as related interaction with customers and Asset & Account Management.
• Ability to multi-task in a busy work environment.
• Instrument Technicians/ Controls Technicians are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of Nitrogen PSA and Membrane assets located at customer facilities.
• Coordinate planned preventive maintenance and troubleshooting efforts.
• Serve as the liaison between Customer Engineering and Commercial Management.
• Provide training in support of Customer Engineering technicians on PSA and Membrane pants.
• Interface with customer management and maintenance teams, ensuring professional relationships are maintained.
• Provide primary support integration and execution between Equipment Support and Plant Services, the CE Non Cryo Technical Team, and the Asset Manager.
• Assist in the management and execution of maintenance and project activities for Air Products and Customer Owned PSAs.
• Utilize multiple software platforms to initiate, and complete Service Reports and Plant Assessments
• Optimization and adjustments to plant performance, instrumentation, HMIs, PLCs, Analyzers and Controllers
• Provide onsite support for maintenance, site evaluations, flow testing, system commissioning and startups
• Assist in the management of P&IDs, electrical drawings and site drawings
• Promote an atmosphere of team spirit with positivity, open communication, and problem resolution, and flexibility
• Actively participate in the BSP Program and other safety programs, promote and enforce safety rules and good housekeeping

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision insurance available day 1 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
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED