Production Technician

Air Liquide•Pasadena, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions vital to customer production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S., supplying oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel industries. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points 24/7 from our Houston, Texas control center, optimizing our supply network for reliability and energy efficiency. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces unique perspectives and fosters innovation. This role fully supports, accurately completes, and maintains corporate Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures, ensuring the safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly operation of the facility. At Air Liquide, we respect, honor, and value diversity.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED
2+ years of related industrial operations or maintenance experience or completion of a 2 year Process Technology Degree
Ability to work 12 hour rotating shifts.
Overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, company safety policies/procedures.
Performs all work in compliance with standard operating/maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Saving Rules, Safe Start and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation, IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
Acquiring knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes/equipment.
Exhibits understanding of governmental regulations including environmental permitting/compliance, loading /quality assurance, basic electricity, national/local operating procedures, CMMS, maintenance management process, all HSE issues associated with the facility.
Exhibits mechanical ability.
Ability to learn/follow national/local standard operating procedures; follow through on instructions; work with minimal supervision; read/interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P and IDs, electrical schematics.
Perform basic math operations.
Basic knowledge/understanding of control board, operating off of operator interface consoles (computer).
Basic computer (PC) skills; ability to use required software computer applications.
Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, FRC clothing.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

2 year Process Technology Degree or equivalent experience
2+ years related industrial operations experience
Prior experience with cogeneration, water treatment, and steam systems

Responsibilities

Fully supports operations of gas turbine generators, water treatment equipment, waste effluent treatment, and high pressure steam production.
Accurately completes production records, maintains, and conforms to corporate Health, Safety and Environmental policies/procedures and relevant documentation at the facility.
Demonstrates identified skill sets in daily operational duties in monitoring operating performance and reporting to management in a timely manner.
Actively pursues own growth/career development through self-initiative practices; working with resources made available as coordinated with shift leads and manager.
Participates in operational/routine maintenance tasks within facility work group without interruption of customer product deliveries.
Fosters open communication among all facility technicians in relation to best practices, operational/facility needs, safety issues/concerns, conflicts of interest between shifts/other departments, sharing operational knowledge/expertise.
Assists/works closely with shift leader and manager with daily facility needs.
Generates work orders and ensures accurate/complete information in maintenance work orders.
Participates in shut downs, commissioning, and process improvement projects.
Keeps accurate records; diligent in documentation, record retention policies/procedures.
Determines if immediate maintenance action is required; documents it; reports to appropriate personnel.
Studies/maintains site-specific standard operating procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, and all other technical documentation as it relates to operational/equipment processes.
Generates initial documentation for on-site contractor, vendor, guest, or visitor site-specific training needs.
Escorts on-site contractors, vendors, guests, or visitors throughout facility as needed; ensures their compliance with national safety policies/procedures.
Assists in on-site instrument calibration, laboratory testing of samples, and inventory of reagents.
Assists delivery of materials on-site, such as chemicals for water treatment, steam production, effluent treatment, and general warehouse equipment.
Participation in facility safety meetings, inspections of on-site equipment to ensure compliance with requirements.
Able to work extended shifts or begin a shift early due to production needs.
Willing and able to work overtime as business needs dictate.