Utilities Operations Technician

Air Products • La Porte, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Reimagine What’s Possible Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an IMMEDIATE opening for a Utilities Operations Technician at our La Porte, TX facility. The Air Products La Porte Facility is a large, multi-unit, multi-product operation that supplies Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide, Steam, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, and Xenon through various delivery methods. This position is a 12-hour, daytime rotating shift role and reports directly to the Facilities Manager. What's In It for You: At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in operations, maintenance, or monitoring of industrial process plants and/or their utilities.
• Ability to read/understand piping and instrumentation drawings
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Teammate that is flexible and has a positive demeanor
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment
• Dedication to safety, integrity and continuous improvement
• Valid and clean driver’s license
• Work 12 hour rotating day shifts including weekends
• Meet rotating call-in requirements as needed
• Climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Elevated work required
• Work in all weather conditions
• This is a safety‑sensitive position
• Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience or a Process Technology certificate or degree is a plus
• Electrical, instrument or mechanical maintenance experience is a plus
• Students with a background in Industrial Systems, Machine Tool Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Mechatronics, Automotive Technology, HVAC, Process Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Gaseous product trailer loading
• Controlling, monitoring and troubleshooting the processes for loading trailers (e.g. DCS operation, alarm response, leak identification and mitigation)
• Product quality conformance and documentation
• Chemical handling and inventory management
• Maintain water chemistry for multiple process systems
• Calibrate and operate multiple analyzers
• Sampling and analyzing water outfalls
• Support unit operators as necessary
• Operate forklift or other equipment as required
• Issue safety work permits and performs lock out / tag out of various equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, safety inspections and plant log readings
• Maintain online and in-person training program requirements
• Inspect all work areas on a continuous basis for any mechanical problems, safety hazards and unusual operating conditions.
• Keep work and storage areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition
• Ensure that all plant safety, health, environmental and quality procedures are followed
• Attend all safety meetings and contribute to Basic Safety Principles (BSP)
• Assist in reviewing and updating operating procedures as required
• Dedication to Operational Excellence with a focus on safe and reliable operation

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available
• You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

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