Operations Technician/ Plant Operator

Air Products • Texas City, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Products is seeking an experienced Operations Technician / Plant Operator for its Gulf Coast Ammonia facility in Texas City. The facility includes a Steam Methane Reformer, Air Separation Plant, Ammonia Plant, and associated utilities, and supplies ammonia to the customer. Air Products operates the facility, which requires support 24/7.

This is a rotating, on-shift position supporting the shift operations team by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment and the facility. The role also supports the development of operating, safety, emergency, communication, and work-process procedures, and advances operational excellence through operational discipline. This is a safety-sensitive, onsite role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of work experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, chemical, or petrochemical environment.
• Strong operations aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to operational excellence, reliable operation, and operational discipline.
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and willingness to work in a team environment.
• Good computer skills, including the ability to use SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proven commitment to safety and continuous improvement.
• Availability to work a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, meet call-in requirements, and be on call.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to climb ladders and steps and lift at least 50 pounds; work at elevation; enter confined spaces; and wear self-contained and air-purifying respiratory protection.
• Must be clean-shaven, willing to work at a tobacco-free facility, and able to pass an OSHA-approved ERT physical.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate in process technology or a maintenance field.
• Previous pipeline controller experience.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor processes producing hydrogen, nitrogen, and/or ammonia, including utility systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and DCS operation.
• Maintain water chemistry, perform daily operational tasks, and complete preventative maintenance as required.
• Work with plant operations supervisors, the shift team lead, pipeline department, and Customer Service Center to monitor facility and utility operations.
• Follow operating, communication, and decision-making protocols to address real-time supply and demand changes.
• Support daily operating priorities for the ASU, SMR, and NH3 plants based on system status, request rate, and maintenance activities.
• Escalate process, safety, environmental, and other issues to the appropriate parties according to protocol.
• Keep training current, including worker safety policies, facility processes, operating procedures, troubleshooting, and operational discipline.
• Support and execute the site and pipeline Emergency Response Plan; participate in facility emergency drills.
• Assist with investigations of injuries, environmental excursions or releases, cost of non-conformance, and near-miss incidents.
• Follow and enforce safe-work procedures and operational discipline for operations personnel and contractors.
• Understand facility environmental permits and escalate environmental incidents.
• Act as a HAZMAT Technician during emergencies involving leaks or spills.
• Understand interactions and transitions between facility units during upsets.
• Assist in implementing Best Practices and comply with internal programs, including the Zero Leak Program, IRR Program, Hearing Conservation Program, HAZMAT Technician, and Respirator Program.
• Execute work accurately and to a high standard, applying continuous improvement to daily work.
• Provide technical and hands-on support during shutdowns as required.
• Troubleshoot production units.
• Demonstrate competency with Safety Work Permits and Hot Work Safety Permits.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available from the first day 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 for medical and dependent daycare expenses.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance (AD&D) and supplemental AD&D.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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