Industrial Plant Technician – Safety‑Driven & Hands‑On

Air Liquide; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Air Liquide in Freeport, TX seeks a Production Technician to support HYCO operations. You will work on plant safety, perform maintenance planning, and operate under standard procedures while coordinating with contractors and teams.

The role requires understanding of instrument systems, rotating equipment, and piping, with shift flexibility and a valid driver’s license. A technical degree is preferred and forklift/ crane skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on-call requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations).
• Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment.
• Ability to use computers-knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude.
• Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers.
• Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.
• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing.
• Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
• Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
• Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures.
• Instill safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices.
• Work safely in all situations
• Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo)
• Perform all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
• Ensure contractors, visitors, co-workers and others comply with company safety policies/procedures. Issues safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipment
• Acquire knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment
• Exhibit instrumentation and mechanical aptitude
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations
• Keep accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, operations PM's
• Maintain and expect high housekeeping and organizational standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management
• All other duties based on business needs

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Safety minded

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Associates degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Overhead crane

Man lift

Job description

Air Liquide in Freeport, TX seeks a Production Technician to support HYCO operations. You will work on plant safety, perform maintenance planning, and operate under standard procedures while coordinating with contractors and teams.

The role requires understanding of instrument systems, rotating equipment, and piping, with shift flexibility and a valid driver’s license. A technical degree is preferred and forklift/ crane skills are a plus.