Operations Technician

Air Products; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision

401k with company match

Paid Vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Dependent care benefits

Life Insurance

Legal and identity protection

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Air Products in La Porte, TX is seeking an Operations Technician for our ASU & LHY facility. You will follow site procedures, monitor processes, and operate analytical equipment to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires rotating shifts, strong teamwork, and commitment to safety. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Process Technology certificate or degree a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Electrical, instrument or mechanical maintenance experience a plus.
• Ability to read/understand piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience with personal computers and/or DCS systems.
• Willingness to work shifts rotating from days to nights and available to work holidays and weekends.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Valid and clean driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Follow site work instruction manual and job safety analysis procedures.
• Maintain an electronic logbook of operation activities.
• Solve plant process upsets using various indicators and DCS trends in conjunction with console operator.
• Calibrate/Operate multiple analyzers.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain online training program requirements and assist in reviewing and updating operating procedures.
• Issue safety work permits and performs lock out / tag out of various process equipment.
• Inspect all work areas for any mechanical problems, safety hazards and unusual operation conditions. Keep work and supply areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in safety meetings and ensure that all plant safety, environmental, and quality procedures are followed.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to work shifts

Safety awareness

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Process Technology certificate or degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

DCS systems

P&ID drawings reading

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

We have an immediate opening for an Operations Technician at our LaPorte, TX Air Separation Unit (ASU) & Liquid Hydrogen (LHY) facility.

The LaPorte ASU & LHY facility consists of a 2450 TPD ASU and 30 TPD LHY. The ASU facility is an integral part of Air Product’s Gulf Coast O2 and N2 pipeline networks and produces LIN, LOX and LAR which are transported to our merchant customers. The liquid hydrogen unit was commissioned in 2021 to better serve our existing customers and expand our capacity to meet the needs of new customers.

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 great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Roles And Responsibilities

• Follow site work instruction manual and job safety analysis procedures.
• Maintain an electronic logbook of operation activities.
• Solve plant process upsets using various indicators and DCS trends in conjunction with console operator.
• Calibrate/Operate multiple analyzers.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain online training program requirements and assist in reviewing and updating operating procedures.
• Issue safety work permits and performs lock out / tag out of various process equipment.
• Inspect all work areas for any mechanical problems, safety hazards and unusual operation conditions. Keep work and supply areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Participate in safety meetings and ensure that all plant safety, environmental, and quality procedures are followed.

Qualifications / Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Process Technology certificate or degree a plus.
• Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Electrical, instrument or mechanical maintenance experience a plus.
• Ability to read/understand piping and instrumentation drawings a plus.
• Experience with personal computers and/or DCS systems.
• Willingness to work shifts rotating from days to nights and available to work holidays and weekends.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Valid and clean driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

• Climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Work in all weather conditions and elevated work required.

#INDGIG

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans bring to the table. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique 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.