Production Technician

Air Products; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Healthcare Spending Account

Job summary

Air Products is hiring a Production Technician for the Edmonton Net Zero Hydrogen and Energy Complex (ENZHEC). You will monitor processes, troubleshoot critical systems, and support maintenance across 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

You’ll work on cross-functional teams, develop leadership potential, and contribute to reliable operation of hydrogen production, gas processing, and carbon capture technologies while adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Third Class Power Engineer Certificate.
• Experience in refining or petrochemical facilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proper documentation for safety-related activities.
• Report safety and environmental incidents and near misses.
• Perform routine field checks on processes and equipment.
• Support maintenance activities and coordinate corrective actions to optimize plant reliability.
• Participate in investigations and root cause analyses for sustainable solutions.
• Promote operational excellence through productivity, reliability, quality and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and issue safe work permits.
• Complete plant logs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Communicate plant status to operators and shift supervisors.
• Take immediate action in emergencies to ensure safety and integrity.
• Assist in training/junior technician development.

Skills

Safety-focused

Mechanical proficiency

Instrumentation skills

Electrical proficiency

MS Office

Self-starter

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Third Class Power Engineer Certificate

Tools

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

Are you ready to be part of one of the most advanced hydrogen and clean energy facilities in North America? At the Edmonton Net Zero Hydrogen and Energy Complex (ENZHEC) , you'll do more than operate equipment-you'll help drive the future of sustainable energy production. Working in a state-of-the-art facility that integrates hydrogen production, hydrogen liquefaction, carbon capture, power generation, and air separation technologies, you'll play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations around the clock.

As a Production Technician , you'll join a highly skilled operations team where every shift presents new challenges, learning opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact. Whether you're monitoring complex processes, troubleshooting critical systems, supporting maintenance activities, or progressing into leadership responsibilities, this role offers a dynamic career path for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced industrial environment and are passionate about operational excellence, safety, and innovation.

Production Technicians work on one of four ten-person shift teams and are assigned to one of nine positions within the plant. Technicians will be cross‑trained to perform work in multiple positions.

Shifts are 12 hours long, and work schedules may include up to seven consecutive shifts, covering both day and night rotations.

Join us and help shape the future of net-zero energy-one shift at a time.

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 phenomenal benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Life Insurance (Basic Life - Paid for by Air Products) & Optional Life Insurance plans
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP) at 4% of base pay
• Company matched RRSP plan
• Healthcare Spending Account

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain proper documentation for all safety-related activities
• Report all safety and environmental incidents, including near misses
• Perform routine field checks on processes and equipment according to established procedures
• Support maintenance activities and coordinate corrective actions to optimize plant reliability
• Participate in investigations and root cause analyses to identify and implement sustainable solutions
• Promote operational excellence through productivity, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and issue safe work permits
• Accurately complete plant logs and proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Communicate plant status to operators and shift supervisors, providing input on operational solutions
• Take immediate action in response to abnormal or emergency situations to ensure plant integrity and personnel safety
• Assist in training and competency assessment of junior and trainee technicians

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Ability to work at elevated heights

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Third Class Power Engineer Certificate

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in refining or petrochemical facilities
• Experience with plant commissioning and process troubleshooting (preferred)
• Senior-level technicians must have experience operating distributed control systems (DCS) and hold a Second or Third Class Power Engineer Certificate

Experience with the following is considered an asset:

• Air Separation Units
• Autothermal Reforming, Steam Methane Reforming, or Partial Oxidation Gasification
• Amine systems
• Gas turbines and steam generators
• Large centrifugal or reciprocating compressors

Job-Specific Skills

• Strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement
• Mechanical, instrumentation, and/or electrical proficiency
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends, and on-call rotations
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Core Competencies

• Adaptability: Maintains effectiveness during changes in work environment or responsibilities
• Communication: Conveys information clearly and persuasively to drive action
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities and implements solutions to improve processes
• Continuous Learning: Actively seeks and applies new knowledge and skills
• Teamwo