Assistant Operator

Air Products Inc.; Granite City, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with immediate vesting and core

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an experienced Assistant Operator at its Granite City, IL facility. The Assistant Operator will be responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting processes and equipment.

The working hours for this position are primarily Monday through Friday, with rotating day and night shifts every two weeks. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Applicable degrees, certifications or other training considered a plus.
• Must be willing to be on call to support 24x7 plant operations.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Must be able to climb ladders and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Operate chemical or industrial gas processes and equipment, including process control using DCS systems.
• Support minor maintenance activities across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Utilize computer-based systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Office, and other applications) to complete administrative tasks.
• Handle time effectively as a self-starter, prioritizing critical tasks and delivering results with minimal supervision.
• Collect and analyze data with a strong attention to detail to support sound decision-making.
• Communicate clearly and collaborate with technical and administrative teams across multiple locations.
• Follow and maintain standardized policies and procedures to support safe, high-quality, and cost-efficient operations.

Skills

Safety-minded

Problem solving

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma / GED or equivalent experience

Technical School Graduates

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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