Maintenance Technician – Rotating Machinery, On-Call

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Backup child and adult care

Life insurance

EAP

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in Geismar/Baton Rouge area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Up-River maintenance area in Geismar, Baton Rouge, and Plaquemine, Louisiana.

The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of rotating and stationary plant equipment. The position offers a desirable 10-hour day shift with rotating 24-hour on-call schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off,

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.
• Working knowledge of safe tool use, rigging, lifting, and industrial maintenance practices.
• Experience in a petrochemical, refining, chemical, industrial gas, or heavy manufacturing environment.

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 appropriate tools 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

Industrial maintenance

Rotating machinery

Pumps and compressors

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. in Geismar/Baton Rouge area is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to support our Up-River maintenance area in Geismar, Baton Rouge, and Plaquemine, Louisiana.

The role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance of rotating and stationary plant equipment. The position offers a desirable 10-hour day shift with rotating 24-hour on-call schedule, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off,