Production Technician

Air Liquide•Norco, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions to customers in industries including chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel. Its U.S. operations include industrial gas pipelines and production facilities monitored around the clock by an operations control center in Houston. The Production Technician operates start-up and shut-down of the Air Separation Unit, Nitrogen Generators, and High Purity Oxygen compressors. The role also handles daily safe work permit and lockout/tagout requests. The technician performs work in accordance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, safety requirements, and Life Safety Training practices, and supports plant operations through rounds, sampling, truck loading, preventive maintenance, documentation, and housekeeping.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid employment authorization in the U.S.; the position does not offer non-immigrant visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Ability to work extended hours or shift work as business needs dictate.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and possibly holidays to meet shift and on-call requirements.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge or understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems.
Familiarity with plant regulatory requirements, including Process Safety Management, EPA, FDA, and state and local regulations.
Knowledge of proper methods for locking out and isolating equipment.
Ability to use computers and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a self-motivated attitude.
Good verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with management and external customers.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Nice To Haves

Technical associate degree.
Two or more years of technical training or operations experience.
Qualification to operate a forklift, man lift, and overhead crane.

Responsibilities

Operate start-up and shut-down of the Air Separation Unit, Nitrogen Generators, and High Purity Oxygen compressors.
Handle daily safe work permit and lockout/tagout requests.
Perform work according to standard operating and maintenance procedures and applicable safety requirements, including safe work permits, energy-control isolation, confined-space entry, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, and plant safety inspections.
Understand and follow plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures; model safe practices and work safely in all situations.
Identify potential maintenance needs and enter them into the Maximo work order maintenance management system.
Ensure contractors, visitors, co-workers, and others follow company safety policies and procedures; issue safe work permit documentation and perform lockout/tagout of equipment.
Acquire knowledge and ability in plant operations, processes, and equipment.
Learn and follow standard operating and corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping isometrics, simple schematics, P&IDs, and electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
Keep accurate records and follow documentation and record-retention policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of control boards and operator-interface computer consoles.
Perform operator rounds, water sampling, truck loading, and operations preventive maintenance.
Maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
Perform other duties assigned by Plant Management and other duties based on business needs.