Maintenance Technician

Air-Products; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company core contribution

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Up to 8 weeks of parental leave

Backup child and adult care

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

Legal plan and identity theft coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Air Products is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support the Up-River maintenance area in Geismar, Baton Rouge, and Plaquemine, Louisiana. The role entails preventive and corrective maintenance on rotating and stationary plant equipment in a high-demand facility with a 10-hour shift and rotating on-call schedule.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting pumps and compressors, equipment alignment, and safeguarding operations.

Qualifications

• Industrial plant maintenance experience with rotating machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting pumps and centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment documentation.
• Experience in a petrochemical, refining, chemical, industrial gas, heavy manufacturing, or military environment.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on rotating and stationary plant equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, commission, and overhaul centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, pumps, mechanical seals, gear drives, turbines, vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves, and related equipment.
• Perform equipment alignments using Rotalign Pro or equivalent and apply proper lubrication, rigging, and lifting practices.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and support reliability improvements, repairs, overhauls, and refurbishment.
• Develop repair work scopes and maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in SAP/CMMS.
• Support minor and major plant shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Safely operate company vehicles and, once qualified, forklifts, manlifts, shop cranes, and other required equipment.
• Obtain required crane lift supervisor, rigging, and flagging qualifications.
• Promote a strong safety culture and work effectively independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Rotating machinery maintenance

Pumps & compressors troubleshooting

Machinery alignment lubrication

Reading mechanical drawings

Safety culture & independent work

On-call rotation willingness

Tools

SAP

CMMS

Rotalign Pro

Job description

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.Reimagine What’s PossibleAir Products is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Up-River maintenance area in Geismar, Baton Rouge, and Plaquemine, Louisiana. The area consists of 3 Steam Methane Reformers (SMR), CO Loading Unit, pipeline compressor station, and 3 Hydrogen off gas facilities that serve our refinery and chemical customers.A desirable flex, 10-hour day shift schedule, with participation in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule is required.What's In It for YouAir Products offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one401(k) with company core contribution and match, 100% vestedPaid vacation, holidays, and sick timeUp to 8 weeks of paid parental leaveBackup child and adult careAdoption assistanceFlexible spending accountsCompany-paid life and AD&D insuranceLegal plan and identity theft coverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Additional voluntary benefitsKey Responsibilities:Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on rotating and stationary plant equipment.Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install, commission, and overhaul centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, pumps, mechanical seals, gear drives, turbines, vessels, heat exchangers, piping, valves, and related equipment.Perform equipment alignments using Rotalign Pro or equivalent and apply proper lubrication, rigging, and lifting practices.Troubleshoot equipment failures and support reliability improvements, repairs, overhauls, and refurbishment.Develop repair work scopes and maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation in SAP/CMMS.Support minor and major plant shutdowns and turnarounds.Safely operate company vehicles and, once qualified, forklifts, manlifts, shop cranes, and other required equipment.Obtain required crane lift supervisor, rigging, and flagging qualifications.Promote a strong safety culture and work effectively independently and as part of a team.Required Qualifications/Requirements:Industrial plant maintenance experience with rotating machinery and mechanical equipment.Hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting pumps and centrifugal and reciprocating compressors.Experience with machinery repair, overhaul, alignment, lubrication, mechanical seals, and related plant equipment.Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment documentation.Working knowledge of safe tool use, rigging, lifting, and industrial maintenance practices.Experience maintaining, starting up, or commissioning industrial machinery and equipment.Experience in a petrochemical, refining, chemical, industrial gas, heavy manufacturing, or military environment.Strong troubleshooting, organizational, teamwork, and independent work skills.Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and work overtime or extended hours as required.Physical Requirements:Ability to work in an industrial plant environment, including outdoors and in varying conditions.Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work from elevated platforms, scaffolding, and manlifts.Ability to wear required PPE, including a full-body harness and respiratory protection.Ability to lift and handle up to 50 pounds.#INDGIG#LI-JB1#LI-OnSiteFounded 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.