Production Technician

Air Liquide • Pasadena, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide is hiring a Production Technician in Pasadena, Texas. The role is responsible for maintaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety. Production Technician levels distinguish work-performance capabilities and the degree of independence expected for different tasks. The position works a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts and supports plant operations, maintenance, and safety.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and extended hours or shift work as business needs dictate.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including a hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes or boots, and flame-resistant clothing.
• Full range of motion and ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms or surfaces.
• Ability to work for extended periods in a non-conditioned environment.
• Ability to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing, and work.

Nice To Haves

• Technical associate degree.
• Two or more years of technical training or operations experience.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems.
• Familiarity with plant operating regulatory requirements, including Process Safety Management, EPA, FDA, and state and local regulations.
• Knowledge of proper equipment lockout and isolation methods.
• Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in a team environment and a demonstrated self-motivated attitude.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for dealing effectively with management and external customers.
• Qualification to operate a forklift, man lift, and overhead crane.
• Strong organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Apply plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures to protect the team, and model safe work practices.
• Identify potential maintenance needs and enter them into the Maximo work-order maintenance management system.
• Perform work in accordance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, life-safety training, and requirements for permits, energy isolation, confined-space entry, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, and plant safety inspections.
• Work with contractors, visitors, and coworkers to support compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Issue safe-work permits and perform lockout/tagout of equipment.
• Develop knowledge of plant operations, processes, equipment, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• 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.
• Maintain accurate records and follow documentation and record-retention policies and procedures.
• Use knowledge of control boards and operator-interface computer consoles.
• Perform operator rounds, water sampling, truck loading, and operations preventive-maintenance tasks.
• Promote high standards of housekeeping and organization.
• Support additional team needs and perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Referral bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance.
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Benefits begin after the first day.

What This Job Offers

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