Generated Gas Supervisor

Air Products; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance day one

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products in Petersburg, VA seeks a Generated Gas Supervisor for its 250 TPD Air Separation Unit to oversee daily plant operations with a two-person team, emphasizing safety, compliance, and training.

The role requires proven leadership, strong communication, and hands-on supervision of maintenance, process troubleshooting, and site projects.

Air Products offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees; veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Engineering degree preferred but not required; relevant experience may substitute.
• 5+ years of operations/maintenance experience in an industrial plant.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently; safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Manage BSP and PSM programs, supporting zero injuries.
• Ensure environmental compliance with Air Products policies and regulations.
• Maintain understanding of safe operating parameters, design specs, and permit limits.
• Support daily plant operations, troubleshoot process issues, supervise activities.
• Identify maintenance concerns and coordinate with maintenance team; oversee preventive maintenance.
• Promote best practices across site operations.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, determine root causes, implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Self-starter

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Engineering degree preferred

Job description

Reimagine What's Possible

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.

Air Products is seeking a Generated Gas Supervisor for its 250 TPD Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Petersburg, VA. The facility produces gaseous oxygen, liquid oxygen, and crude argon.

The Generated Gas Supervisor will be part of a two-person team responsible for supporting all aspects of daily plant operations. Key responsibilities include customer and business interface activities, safety and environmental compliance, maintenance budgeting, and employee training.

This role will require the successful candidate to gain an understanding of all aspects of the site's operation, distribution, and maintenance activities, with specific areas of focus on leadership. Effective communication skills and strong organizational skills are critical.

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!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Handle the site's Basic Safety Process (BSP) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs, supporting Air Products' dedication to achieving zero injuries.
• Ensure environmental compliance with Air Products policies and all applicable governmental regulations.
• Maintain an understanding of safe operating parameters, design specifications, and permit limits.
• Support all aspects of daily plant operations, including troubleshooting process issues, supervising plant activities, and handling site projects.
• Identify maintenance concerns and partner with the maintenance team to develop and implement corrective actions. Oversee preventive maintenance and mechanical integrity programs.
• Implement and promote best practices across site operations.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• An engineering degree or other technical degree is preferred but not required. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree.
• Five or more years of operations and/or maintenance experience in an industrial plant environment is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop and mentor employees.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a self-starter.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute and foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you'll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.