Production Technician

Praxair • East Chicago, IN

32d

About The Position

Under direction of facility management, the Production Technician will be responsible for a variety of complex operations and duties in the production facility. The Production Technician will be responsible for operating a steam-methane reforming (SMR) facility while meeting all safety, environmental, corporate, efficiency and production requirements.

Requirements

• Effectively communicate with fellow operators, technicians, engineers, and managers
• Adhere to all Corporate and Plant policies.
• Maintain the highest degree of personal safety, and environmental accountability at all-times.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Participate in daily and monthly safety and production meetings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Willingness to progress into a process operator position.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work from heights.

Responsibilities

• Obtain knowledge required to operate and troubleshoot the various types of equipment associated with Steam Methane Reformers.
• Top fired heater
• Reactors
• High pressure steam system
• Pressure swing adsorption unit.
• Pumps and compressors
• Analytical equipment
• Drums and knockout pots
• Cooling water system
• Instrument air system.
• Flare operations.
• H2 Product delivery
• Monitor the Process. This includes making rounds, completing reading sheets, water sampling and ensuring environmental permit limit and process limits are adhered to.
• Learn how to identify hazards, safe out equipment, and write safe work permits.
• Learn the importance of Housekeeping.
• Field Qualify at one of the SMR Facilities.

Benefits

• Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed