Helium Plant Operations Technician III — Safety‑Driven

airproducts; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Air Products in Liberal, KS seeks an Operations Technician to maintain and operate the Helium Plants and Air Separation unit with a strong safety focus. This role supports 12-hour rotating shifts, nights, days, weekends and holidays, ensuring reliable helium production at cryogenic temperatures.

You will collaborate with a team of Operations Technicians, Mechanical, I/E Technicians and Process Engineers, calibrate analyzers, and learn to move large containers onsite using a tractor.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical proficiency.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork.
• Self-starter with strong work ethic.
• Able to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Ability to read piping schematics/diagrams.
• Familiar with lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Basic Safety Process as Site Safety Committee member.
• Control and monitor continuous manufacturing processes for helium at cryogenic temperatures.
• Work with compressors, pumps and other rotating equipment.
• Assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.
• Calibrate analytical analyzers.
• Learn to operate a tractor (semi-truck) for moving large containers onsite.

Skills

Mechanical Proficiency

Safety Focus

Self-starter

12-Hour Shifts

Piping Schematics

Lockout/Tagout

Water Chemistry

Valve Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Process Technology Certificate

Job description

Air Products in Liberal, KS seeks an Operations Technician to maintain and operate the Helium Plants and Air Separation unit with a strong safety focus. This role supports 12-hour rotating shifts, nights, days, weekends and holidays, ensuring reliable helium production at cryogenic temperatures.

You will collaborate with a team of Operations Technicians, Mechanical, I/E Technicians and Process Engineers, calibrate analyzers, and learn to move large containers onsite using a tractor.