Operations Technician / Plant Operator

Air Products•Oak Creek, WI

2d•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 manufacturer of industrial gases, is seeking an experienced Operations Technician / Plant Operator for its Oak Creek, WI facility. The Air Products facility in Oak Creek produces a variety of industrial gases which are supplied via tanker trucks to a wide variety of customers throughout the region. The facility is an Air Separation Plant that runs 365 days/year to support its large and diverse customer base. 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 (required)
Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical/industrial environment (manufacturing, production, processing, chemical, or petrochemical) and/or have equivalent military experience
Strong mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical proficiency
Proven commitment to safety
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Must be a teammate with a positive attitude
Strong computer skills
Be able to meet call-in requirements as scheduled/needed
Must be a self-starter and willing 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
Elevated work required

Nice To Haves

Certificate in process technology or maintenance field, or two-year technical degree (preferred)

Responsibilities

Actively participate in the basic safety process, sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance
Provide day-to-day operation of the plant to support production and reliability targets
Interact with staff personnel to maintain proper operation of all plants, providing hands-on assistance in mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical equipment troubleshooting efforts as needed
Maintain error-free execution of operational processes and apply a continuous improvement philosophy to daily work
Participate in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns
Provide technical and hands- on support as required during plant evolutions
Follow, update, and maintain operating procedures to ensure safe and efficient operations
Supervise trailer loading operations, and always promote safety rules and regulations

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
comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans
eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment