Production Technician

Air Liquide•Bayport, TX

42d•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 leading-edge operations control center in Houston, Texas, optimizing our supply network for reliability and energy efficiency. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. In this position, you will safely and efficiently operate 2 Air Separation Units (ASUs).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
2+ years of technical training or operations experience.
Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
Ability to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on-call requirements.
Valid Driver’s License.
Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA. regulations, state/local regulations).
Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment.
Ability to use computers-knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude.
Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers.
Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing.
Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces.
Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods.
Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work.

Nice To Haves

Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred.
Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
Technical Associates degree preferred
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Maintain high housekeeping standards for assigned areas of responsibilities (AORs)
Demonstrates an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures.
Instills safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices. Works safely in all situations.
Performs all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety -Training skills and safety requirements including, safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
Ensures contractors, visitors, co-workers and others comply with company safety policies/procedures.
Issues safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipment.
Acquires knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment
Exhibits some instrumentation and mechanical aptitude
Ability to troubleshoot process, equipment, or instrumentation issues.
Learns and follows standard operating procedures, corporate procedures; read and interpret flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P & IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations
Identifies potential maintenance needs; enters them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo).
Keeps accurate records and is diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge/understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles.
Perform operator rounds, water samples, operations PM's
Perform job responsibilities of Transport Technician during weekends and nights
Calibrates process analyzers and maintains all documentation required