Production Technician

Air Liquide•La Porte, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide is hiring a Production Technician in La Porte, Texas, to support industrial gas production operations. The technician works safely in plant operations, follows operating and maintenance procedures, supports equipment reliability, and performs operating rounds and related duties. The role requires familiarity with plant processes and equipment, accurate documentation, and collaboration with coworkers, contractors, visitors, management, and external customers. Work may include extended hours, shift work, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call requirements based on business needs. The position involves wearing required personal protective equipment, working in non-conditioned environments, climbing ladders and elevated platforms, lifting up to 50 pounds, and entering confined spaces.

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 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.
High organizational ability and ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
Ability 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; model safe practices and work safely in all situations.
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 and applicable 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 permit documentation and perform lockout/tagout of equipment.
Develop knowledge of plant operations, processes, and equipment, including instrumentation and mechanical systems.
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.
Understand 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 assigned by Plant Management or required by business needs.