Operations Technician

airproducts; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Air Products in Brookhaven, Mississippi, is seeking an Operations Technician to operate and maintain Liquid CO2 production equipment. This role offers a hands-on environment with a focus on safety and process improvement.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and ideally two years of operations experience in an industrial setting. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans and a 401(k) retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Two years of operations experience in an industrial plant preferred.
• Must be willing to take 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the Basic Safety Process as a key member of the Site Safety committee.
• Controlling and supervising the process to produce Liquid CO2.
• Providing hands-on support or assisting in plant equipment mechanical repairs.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Strong communication skills

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma/GED

Two-year Associate Degree in a technical field

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. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an expert Operations Technician for its Brookhaven, Mississippi facility which produces Liquid CO2. You will be responsible for operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the equipment at the facility. The basic function of this role is to provide vital technical and hands on support to continuously improve plant operation, maintenance, mechanical equipment integrity, reliability, costs and on-stream factor.

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.

• 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

• Participation in the Basic Safety Process as a key member of the Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.
• Controlling and supervising the process to produce Liquid CO2 for shipment to the customers.
• Providing hands on support or assisting in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting as required.
• Investigating equipment failures, resolving root causes of failures, and recommending appropriate solutions to reduce reoccurrence of/or eliminating causes of failures.
• Working with the source supplier to assure plant on-stream and reliability
• Supervise trailer loading operations
• Following Operating procedures and Global Safety Standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED.
• Two years of operations experience in an industrial plant is preferred.
• Two year Associate Degree in a technical field a plus, but not required.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position
• Military experience is a plus
• Strong mechanical proficiency required
• Must be willing to take 24 hour on‑call responsibilities
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Teammate that is flexible and has a positive demeanor.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Will be exposed to a high noise environment
• Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Elevated work required.

Air Products proudly values 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.