Production Technician

Air Liquide•La Porte, TX

15d•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 a Houston control center. Air Liquide is hiring a Production Technician in La Porte, Texas. The technician supports safe plant operations and maintenance, learns plant processes and equipment, completes operating rounds and routine operational tasks, and maintains accurate records. The role may require extended hours, shift work, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability based on business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of technical training or operations experience.
Ability to work extended hours or shift work as business needs dictate, including nights, weekends, and possibly holidays to meet shift and on-call requirements.
Valid driver's license.
Knowledge or understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, and state and local regulations.
Knowledge of proper methods for locking out and isolating equipment.
Ability to use computers and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate a self-motivated attitude.
Good verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with management and external customers.
Highly organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
Must be able to wear required PPE, including a hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes or boots, and FRC 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 in a non-conditioned environment for extended periods.
Ability to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing, and work.

Nice To Haves

Technical associate degree.
Qualification to operate a forklift, man lift, and overhead crane.
Prior industrial gas experience.

Responsibilities

Understand and follow plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures; work safely and model safe practices.
Identify potential maintenance needs and enter them into the Maximo work order maintenance management system.
Perform work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, life-safety training, and safety requirements, including permits, energy isolation, confined-space entry, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, and plant safety inspections.
Ensure contractors, visitors, coworkers, and others comply with company safety policies and procedures; issue safe work permits and perform lockout/tagout of equipment.
Develop knowledge and ability in plant operations, processes, and equipment, and demonstrate instrumentation and mechanical aptitude.
Learn and follow standard operating and corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping isometrics, simple schematics, P&IDs, and electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
Maintain accurate records and follow documentation and record-retention policies and procedures.
Demonstrate knowledge of control boards and operator-interface computer consoles.
Perform operator rounds, collect water samples, load trucks, and complete operations preventive-maintenance tasks.
Maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management and other duties based on business needs.