Operations Tech III

Air Products•Midlothian, TX

About The Position

The Operations Tech III supports a liquid cryogenic production facility serving the North Texas region and standalone gaseous nitrogen plants throughout the area. The role provides hands-on plant operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and cryogenic production work as part of a safety-focused team. It involves monitoring plant processes, supporting customer liquid product deliveries, maintaining operating records, collecting and testing water samples, and conducting routine equipment inspections and maintenance. The technician also travels to regional plants to complete operating logs, inspections, and maintenance, and operates a forklift to load and unload freight and materials. The typical schedule is an 8-hour day shift, with participation in an on-call rotation covering nights and weekends. Mandatory call-ins and extended hours, including weekend work, may be required during planned or unplanned outages. The position includes regional travel and work in industrial settings and varying weather conditions. Physical activities include climbing ladders and stairs, working at elevation, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities may expand as plant, business, and customer needs evolve.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and industrial operating systems.
Ability to monitor equipment and process conditions, recognize abnormal conditions, and assist with troubleshooting.
Comfort working with computers and computerized plant monitoring systems such as HMIs.
Ability to use personal computers and standard Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to accurately gather, document, and communicate operating and analytical data.
Strong commitment to workplace and process safety.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in industrial environments and varying weather conditions.
Ability to perform general maintenance activities on plant process equipment.
Ability to work an 8-hour day shift and participate in an on-call rotation covering nights and weekends.
Availability for mandatory call-ins and extended work hours during planned and unplanned outages.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs, perform elevated work, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to operate a forklift for loading and unloading freight.
Ability to travel for training and to support other regional plants as needed.

Nice To Haves

Basic electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical maintenance experience.
Previous industrial, operations, maintenance, technical, or relevant military experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor plant operations and use the HMI to review process conditions, adjust plant parameters, and perform trend analysis.
Support loading liquid cryogenic products for customer deliveries.
Gather, record, and maintain operating data and plant logs.
Collect water samples and perform routine testing.
Perform preventive maintenance and minor corrective maintenance on plant equipment and systems.
Conduct routine equipment checks, including vibration monitoring, oil sampling, and other condition-monitoring activities.
Travel to regional standalone gaseous nitrogen plants to complete operating logs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
Operate a forklift to load and unload freight and materials.
Support planned and unplanned plant outages, including extended hours or weekend work when required.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to mandatory call-ins as scheduled.
Follow safety procedures and prioritize the safety of coworkers, customers, and the environment.
Maintain integrity, professionalism, teamwork, and respectful communication.
Take on additional operational and maintenance responsibilities as business and customer needs evolve.