Operations Technician III

Air Products•Santa Fe Springs, CA

2d•$44•Onsite

About The Position

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 Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD) , a Fortune 500 leader in industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Plant Operations Technician to join our operations team at our Santa Fe Springs, CA facility. What's In It for You: At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below! Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment) 401k with 100% vested company core and match Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks) Backup Child and Adult Care benefit Adoption assistance Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare) Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D Legal Plan coverage EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Many more supplemental benefits available

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency.
Plant process experience and/or Process Technology Degree/Certification a plus.
Experience in operations or military background preferred.
Electrical, instrument, or mechanical maintenance experience a plus.
Ability to read and interpret piping and instrumentation drawings.
Strong mechanical proficiency and/or military experience.
Teammate that is flexible and has a positive demeanor.
Must have strong computer literacy.
Strong oral and written communications skills.
Available to work flexible shifts.
12-hour shift schedule.
Willing to work overtime as needed.
Must be a self-starter and able to work alone.
Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Will be exposed to high noise levels.
Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
Work at elevation required.

Nice To Haves

Two-year associate degree in technical field is a plus.

Responsibilities

Participate in the basic safety process, sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.
Follow, update, and maintain operating procedures to ensure safety and efficiency of the operations.
Issue safety work permits and performs lock out / tag out of various process equipment.
Calibration of analyzers for multiple processes.
Perform routine maintenance on plant equipment and assist technicians with mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting.
Provide troubleshooting expertise for the production units
Supervise trailer loading operations and train loading personnel.
Adhere to strict product quality guidelines.
Operate unit equipment via DCS.
Provide direct work with merchant customers.
Support other facilities in the area as required.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
401k with 100% vested company core and match
Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
Adoption assistance
Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
Legal Plan coverage
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Many more supplemental benefits available
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.