Plant Operator (On site)

Air Liquide•Lévis, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function and purpose of this position is to oversee and ensure the proper operation of plant production facilities. Air Liquide is hiring for a Plant Operator. This position is located at our plant in St Romuald. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Requirements

High school diploma with relevant experience or college diploma in petrochemistry or other.
Quality system (ISO) training.
Knowledge of compressed and cryogenic gases.
Knowledge of computerized systems.
Knowledge of MS Office.
Oral and written communication skills.
Mathematical skills.
WHMIS knowledge.
Knowledge of handling and transportation of hazardous materials.
Must have knowledge of air separation processes and refrigeration units.

Responsibilities

Operates air separation plant and pipeline backup system.
Ensures safe start-up, operation and shut-down of plant operations.
Ensures compliance with procedures established by the Large Industries Group.
Carries out tests to verify plant performance, as required.
Makes recommendations to supervisor based on observations of equipment operation.
Ensures periodic monitoring of equipment.
Familiar with the properties of industrial gases and cleaning methods for the oxygen department.
Supervises subcontractors as needed.
Responds to equipment breakdowns.
Undertakes small maintenance projects according to skills and with supervisor's approval.
Respects the wearing of protective equipment.
Pays particular attention to lock-out procedures and those concerning access to confined spaces.
Participates in maintaining plant emergency procedures.
Acts as first responder in emergency situations and initiates appropriate communications.
Reports safety issues to the supervisor.
Knows and complies with all procedures specified in the plant's Quality Manual.
Completes and forwards all incident reports.
Completes daily production data reports in the system and required plant statements.
Works with team and cross-functional teams to continuously improve work processes.
Analyzes activity, identifies causes of problems and proposes appropriate corrective actions.