Production Technician

Linde•Sulphur, LA

12d

About The Position

The Production Technician operates and controls process units and equipment both in the field and from the control station, supporting safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. The role monitors plant performance, identifies potential issues, and maintains operational efficiency. It coordinates work requests, permits, and equipment isolations to support safe maintenance and the return of equipment to normal operations. The technician communicates with customers and facility management about product conditions, process status, and supply availability; maintains production records; and follows standard operating procedures for equipment startup and shutdown. The role also applies sound judgment to process decisions and contributes to developing and updating procedures. It supports routine maintenance, process safety management, facility housekeeping, turnaround planning, safety inspections, incident reporting, behavior-based safety programs, and training compliance. The position requires support for rotating shifts and may involve on-call responsibilities, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require. Physical duties include confined space entry, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working at heights. The technician is expected to maintain a safety-focused presence during critical operations.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to personal safety, environmental accountability, and compliance with safety programs.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and follow lockout/tagout policies.
Ability to manage safe work and confined space permits.
Ability to fulfill physical job requirements, including confined space entry, climbing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working at heights.
Ability to maintain a reliable, safety-focused presence during critical operations.

Responsibilities

Operate and control process units and equipment in the field and from the control station.
Monitor plant performance, identify potential issues, and maintain operational efficiency.
Coordinate work requests, permits, and equipment isolations to ensure safe maintenance and return to normal operations.
Communicate with customers and facility management regarding product conditions, process status, and supply availability.
Maintain production records and follow standard operating procedures for equipment startup and shutdown.
Apply sound judgment when making process decisions and contribute to developing and updating standard operating procedures.
Follow personal safety, environmental accountability, and safety-program requirements, including required personal protective equipment and lockout/tagout policies.
Manage safe work and confined space permits and support emergency preparedness.
Support safety inspections, incident reporting, behavior-based safety programs, and training compliance.
Assist with safe operating procedures, routine maintenance, process safety management, facility housekeeping, and turnaround planning.
Support rotating shifts and on-call responsibilities, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business needs require.