Ammonia Plant Operator & Technician (12-hr Rotations)

Air Products; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental and vision

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flex spending accounts

Health Savings Account

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products seeks an Operations Technician / Plant Operator for the Gulf Coast Ammonia facility in Texas City. The role involves operating and maintaining a complex plant, ensuring safety and operational discipline, and supporting emergency response and continuous improvement initiatives.

The technician will work rotating shifts, monitor processes producing hydrogen, nitrogen, and ammonia, and collaborate with site supervisors and teams to maintain reliable operation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires solid operations aptitude and safety focus.
• Strong written and verbal communication required for shift coordination.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate the SMR, ASU and NH3 systems and related utilities.
• Follow protocols for real-time supply/demand balance and escalation.
• Ensure training on safety and operating procedures is up to date.
• Provide troubleshooting support and participate in emergency drills.

Skills

Operations aptitude

Strong written and verbal comm.

Commitment to Operational Excellence

Self-starter, team player

SAP

Microsoft Office

Safety & continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in process technology or maintenance (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Air Products seeks an Operations Technician / Plant Operator for the Gulf Coast Ammonia facility in Texas City. The role involves operating and maintaining a complex plant, ensuring safety and operational discipline, and supporting emergency response and continuous improvement initiatives.

The technician will work rotating shifts, monitor processes producing hydrogen, nitrogen, and ammonia, and collaborate with site supervisors and teams to maintain reliable operation and compliance.