Production Technician

Air Liquide • Pasadena, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions to customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel industries. Its U.S. pipeline network and production facilities supply gases including oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas, with operations monitored around the clock from its Houston control center.

The Production Technician is responsible for maintaining plant production, operating efficiency, regulatory compliance, and safety. The position’s levels distinguish work performance capabilities and the degree of independence with which tasks are performed. The technician supports safe and reliable plant operations through adherence to procedures, equipment monitoring, documentation, and cooperation with coworkers, contractors, and visitors. The role is based in Pasadena, Texas, and works a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work extended hours or shift work as business needs dictate.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, 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 or understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems.
• Familiarity with plant regulatory requirements, including Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, and state and local regulations.
• Knowledge of proper methods for locking out and isolating equipment.
• Computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• 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 organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Apply plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures to protect the team.
• Promote a shared safety culture and work safely and conscientiously.
• Identify potential maintenance needs and enter them into the Maximo work order maintenance management system.
• Perform work according to standard operating and maintenance procedures and applicable safety requirements, including safe work permits, energy isolation, confined-space entry, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, and plant safety inspections.
• Partner with contractors, visitors, and coworkers to support compliance with company safety policies and procedures.
• Issue safe-work permit documentation and perform lockout/tagout of equipment.
• Develop knowledge and ability in plant operations, processes, and equipment.
• Learn and follow standard operating and corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping isometrics, simple schematics, P&IDs, and electrical schematics; and perform basic math operations.
• Maintain accurate records and follow documentation and record-retention policies and procedures.
• Apply knowledge of control boards and operator-interface computer consoles.
• Perform operator rounds, water sampling, truck loading, and operations preventive-maintenance tasks.
• Maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
• Support additional team needs as requested by Plant Management and perform other duties based on business needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 14-week paid childbirth benefit.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Benefits start after day one.
• Referral bonus.

What This Job Offers

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