Operations Technician

airproducts; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

FSA

HSA

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Air Products, a Fortune 500 manufacturer, has an opening for an experienced Hydrogen Operations Technician to support its Baton Rouge, LA site. The role focuses on operating the Steam Methane Reformer and hydrogen production processes, including furnaces, compressors, and DCS systems.

The position emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration with maintenance and field staff, with rotating shifts and on-call duties. Air Products emphasizes veteran-friendly values and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A Degree in Process Technology or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Five years of operations experience in the industry is preferred.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Must be a self-motivated individual and comfortable working independently.
• Strong mechanical competence and/or military background.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts and weekends and accept 24-hour on-call duties on a rotating basis.
• Able to work overtime as needed.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Great teammate who is flexible and has a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Day to Day control and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following: Furnaces, Compressors, DCS monitoring systems, Rotating Equipment, Catalyst Reactors, Water Treatment Systems (Boiler and Cooling Water Systems), operated manual Valves, and Pressure Swing Adsorption skid
• Troubleshoot, respond to operating conditions, respond to customer order rates, and process optimization
• Complete operator rounds, implement minor preventative maintenance, and support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects
• Issue permit work in the field and monitor contract partners
• Participate in the basic safety process as a key member of the Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance
• Interact with staff personnel to maintain operation of plant; assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting
• Follow Operating procedures
• Support other facilities in the area as required

Skills

Safety awareness

Shift work

Independent worker

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in Process Technology (preferred)

Tools

DCS monitoring systems

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 Possible

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an opening for experienced Hydrogen Operations Technician to join its Louisiana Operations team at our Baton Rouge, LA site.

The positions will support our Steam Methane Reformer in Baton Rouge that will supply hydrogen to the APCI Hydrogen pipeline. The hydrogen pipeline distributes to various customers along the Mississippi River corridor via a pipeline distribution system.

What’s In It for You

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities

• Day to Day control and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following: Furnaces, Compressors, DCS monitoring systems, Rotating Equipment, Catalyst Reactors, Water Treatment Systems (Boiler and Cooling Water Systems), operated manual Valves, and Pressure Swing Adsorption skid
• Troubleshoot, respond to operating conditions, respond to customer order rates, and process optimization
• Complete operator rounds, implement minor preventative maintenance, and support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects
• Issue permit work in the field and monitor contract partners
• Participate in the basic safety process as a key member of the Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance
• Interact with staff personnel to maintain operation of plant; assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting
• Follow Operating procedures
• Support other facilities in the area as required

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• A Degree in Process Technology or equivalent experience is preferred
• Five years of operations experience in the industry is preferred
• This is a safety sensitive position
• Must be a self-motivated individual and comfortable working independently
• Strong mechanical competence and/or military background
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts and weekends and accept 24-hour on-call duties on a rotating basis
• Able to work overtime as needed
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Great teammate who is flexible and has a positive attitude

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of handling confined space entry, ascending ladders and steps, and lifting at least 50 lbs
• Will be exposed to high noise levels
• Be capable of fulfilling call‑in obligations when necessary
• Elevated work required

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans offer. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded 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.