ASU Operator

Air Liquide Philippines, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide Philippines is seeking an ASU Operator to ensure safe, reliable operation of its Air Separation Unit producing oxygen, nitrogen, and argon. The role involves monitoring plant performance, troubleshooting, and executing procedures to sustain optimal production.

You will work with the process engineering and maintenance teams, perform routine inspections, start-up/shutdown activities, and uphold safety standards including LOTO and confined space entry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of experience operating manufacturing plants, preferably in industrial gas production.
• Ability to read P&IDs, PFDs, control and single-line diagrams, and manuals.
• Strong knowledge of process safety management.
• Experience with DCS and process control software.
• Basic knowledge in IBM MAXIMO CMMS.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving; keen attention to detail.
• Teamwork and clear communication; willing to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor process and auxiliary equipment via DCS and field instruments.
• Perform routine inspections and minor maintenance on rotating and static machines.
• Respond to alarms, diagnose issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct quality control checks on ASU outputs for purity and quality.
• Document daily operational data and production reports.
• Initiate plant start-up and shutdown activities and pre/post-checks.
• Adhere to safety protocols including LOTO, confined space entry, and hot work permits.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance teams, process engineer, and facility manager to optimize plant performance.
• Identify and report safety hazards, environmental concerns, or equipment malfunctions.
• Issue and approve safe work permits for maintenance staff and contractors.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

P&IDs interpretation

Process safety management

DCS experience

Troubleshooting

Teamwork & communication

Rotating shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

IBM MAXIMO

Job description

Air Liquide Philippines, a fully owned subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, started its operations in 1994 and currently employs 230+ people. We operate air separation units (ASU), hydrogen plants, carbon dioxide plants, cylinder refilling stations and depots, on-site plants and pipelines nationwide. Our main plant is situated in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City, and our head office is in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.

We serve a wide spectrum of markets and industries including electronics, food processing, pharmaceuticals, metals, automotive, shipbuilding, and hospitals.

Air Liquide Philippines is ISO 9001:2008 certified as well as GMP certified for medical oxygen. In addition, our liquid carbon dioxide plant in Pasig City filled the requirements for Food Safety System Certification 22000 (FSSC 22000) for the manufacture of this gas as a food additive.

Job Summary

The ASU Operator will be responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Air Separation Unit (ASU) plant, ensuring continuous production of industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, argon) while adhering to Air Liquide's safety, quality, and environmental standards. This role involves monitoring plant performance, troubleshooting issues, and executing operational procedures to maintain optimal production operability

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Job Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor process and auxiliary equipment, including compressors, turbine expanders, distillation columns and pumps via Distributed Control System (DCS) and field instruments.
• Perform routine inspections, adjustments, and minor maintenance on rotating and static machines to ensure continuous and safe operation.
• Respond promptly to alarms and deviations, diagnose operational issues, and implement corrective actions following established procedures.
• Conduct regular quality control checks on ASU process and production outputs to ensure they meet specified purity and quality standards.
• Document daily operational data, production reports, site and maintenance activities accurately and thoroughly.
• Initiate plant start-up and shutdown activities based on business demand, including pre-commissioning checks and post-shutdown logs.
• Adhere strictly to all safety protocols, procedures, and regulations, including EIS management, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, and hot work permits.
• Collaborate effectively with other operators, maintenance teams, process engineer, and facility manager to optimize plant performance and resolve technical issues.
• Identify and report any safety hazards, environmental concerns, or equipment malfunctions to the facility manager.
• Issue and approve safe work permits to maintenance technicians, contractors and temporary workers
• Participate in training programs and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational skills and knowledge.

Are you a MATCH?

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience operating manufacturing plants, preferably in industrial gas production or a similar continuous manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFD, Control and Single line diagram, and operational manuals.
• Strong understanding of process safety management principles and practices.
• Experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and other process control software.

• Basic knowledge in Computerized Maintenance Management System, IBM MAXIMO
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

About Air Liquide

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.