Industrial Operations Technician (12-Hour Shifts & On-Call)

UNKNOWN; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement with immediate vest

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance (AD&D)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an Operations Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment, supporting on-stream performance and reliability. You will join a safety-conscious team and contribute to continuous improvement while working 12-hour rotating shifts on weekends and on-call rotations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred process-technology certification or 3+ years in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate in process technology or a maintenance-related field preferred, or 3+ years in manufacturing/chemical/petrochemical environment.
• Industrial systems, electromechanical technology, process technology, electrical technology, or instrumentation background encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Participate in core safety processes as an active Site Safety Committee member.
• Support day-to-day plant operations to meet on-stream, production, and reliability targets.
• Investigate equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain error-free execution with attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset.
• Assist in planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns, providing technical, hands-on support.
• Provide troubleshooting expertise for production units.
• Follow established operating procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Instrumentation proficiency

Electrical proficiency

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Plant operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Air Products in Port Arthur, TX is seeking an Operations Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot plant equipment, supporting on-stream performance and reliability. You will join a safety-conscious team and contribute to continuous improvement while working 12-hour rotating shifts on weekends and on-call rotations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, with preferred process-technology certification or 3+ years in manufacturing.