Production Technician

Air Liquide•Norco, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Technician operates and supports the start-up and shutdown of Air Separation Units, nitrogen generators, and high-purity oxygen compressors. The technician handles daily safe-work permit needs and lockout/tagout requests while performing work according to standard operating and maintenance procedures and applicable safety requirements. The role includes supporting plant operations, identifying maintenance needs, using the Maximo work-order system, conducting operator rounds and water sampling, loading trucks, and carrying out operational preventive maintenance. The technician maintains accurate records, follows documentation and retention policies, helps ensure safe practices among contractors and coworkers, and maintains high housekeeping standards. The position is based at the Norco, Louisiana ASU, follows a Dupont schedule, and may require extended or shift hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call work as business needs dictate.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work extended hours or shift work as business needs dictate.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and possibly holidays to meet shift and on-call requirements.
Valid driver's license.
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.
Valid U.S. employment authorization; must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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 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.
Qualification in operating a forklift, man lift, and overhead crane.

Responsibilities

Operate start-up and shutdown of Air Separation Units, nitrogen generators, and high-purity oxygen compressors.
Carry out daily safe-work permit needs and lockout/tagout requests.
Perform work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures and safety requirements, including permits, energy-control isolation and IDLs, confined-space entry, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, and plant safety inspections.
Demonstrate knowledge of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies and procedures; work safely and model safe practices.
Ensure contractors, visitors, coworkers, and others comply with company safety policies and procedures.
Issue safe-work permit documentation and perform lockout/tagout of equipment.
Identify potential maintenance needs and enter them into the Maximo work-order maintenance management system.
Acquire knowledge and ability in plant operations, processes, and equipment.
Learn and follow SOPs and corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, and electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
Keep accurate records and follow documentation and record-retention policies and procedures.
Demonstrate understanding of control boards and operator-interface computer consoles.
Perform operator rounds, water sampling, truck loading, and operations preventive maintenance.
Maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management and other duties based on business needs.