Hydrogen Plant Operations Technician

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) immediate vesting

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

HSA

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a driven, safety-conscious Operations Technician to monitor hydrogen production processes at the HyCO4 facility in La Porte, TX. You will oversee steam systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and DCS operations while performing inspections and routine maintenance.

This role requires strong technical proficiency, commitment to safety, and the ability to work a rotating day/night schedule, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Process technology certificate or degree preferred.
• Experience in industrial gas, refining, or petrochemical facilities valuable.
• Ability to read piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).
• Willing to work rotating shifts including days and nights, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control hydrogen production processes and associated systems.
• Perform equipment inspections and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Issue safety work permits and enforce lock-out/tag-out procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors and other engineers to resolve process issues.
• Maintain safety and environmental standards on site.

Skills

P&ID reading

Rotating equipment operation

DCS control

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Process Technology certificate/degree

Tools

Electrical maintenance tools

Mechanical inspection tools

Job description

Air Products is seeking a driven, safety-conscious Operations Technician to monitor hydrogen production processes at the HyCO4 facility in La Porte, TX. You will oversee steam systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and DCS operations while performing inspections and routine maintenance.

This role requires strong technical proficiency, commitment to safety, and the ability to work a rotating day/night schedule, including holidays and weekends.