Operations Technician / Plant Operator

Air Products • Lancaster, PA

3d

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 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 The Air Separation Unit Operations Technician is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a cryogenic ASU producing industrial gases such as oxygen (O₂), nitrogen (N₂), and argon (Ar). This role monitors and controls process equipment, performs routine inspections and adjustments, responds to alarms and upsets, and works closely with maintenance and engineering to ensure continuous production while meeting safety, quality, and environmental standards. 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 great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below! Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment 401(k) 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 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Solid knowledge of plant operations and ASU processes
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to adhere to safety protocols strictly
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Proven ability to identify and report unsafe conditions
• High attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to successfully implement corrective actions
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role
• This is a safety‑sensitive position
• Strong mechanical proficiency required
• Must be willing to take 24 hour on-call responsibilities
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Teammate that is flexible and has a positive demeanor.
• Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Will be exposed to a high noise environment
• Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Elevated work required.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor ASU processes including air compression and purification
• Control plant operations via DCS/PLC systems and local field controls
• Start up, shut down, and transition units per operating procedures
• Follow all process safety management (PSM) requirements
• Ensure product purity and specification compliance
• Perform basic operator maintenance
• Maintain accurate production and operating logs

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees