Operations Technician

AirProducts; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings with company

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Air Products in Port Arthur, TX seeks an Operations Technician to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment in a high‑risk refinery-like environment. You will support safety programs, drive reliable on‑stream performance, and assist with shutdowns and continuous improvements.

A strong mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical skill set is essential. The role requires a minimum high school diploma or GED, with a process-technology certificate or equivalent experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certificate in process technology or a maintenance-related field preferred, or 3+ years in a manufacturing/chemical/petrochemical environment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Site Safety Committee and support overall safety performance.
• Support day-to-day plant operations to meet on-stream and reliability targets.
• Investigate equipment failures, determine root causes, and implement fixes to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality execution and apply continuous improvement mindset.
• Assist in planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns with hands-on support.
• Provide troubleshooting for production units.
• Follow established operating procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Instrumentation proficiency

Electrical proficiency

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Plant instrumentation & electrical

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate in process technology or maintenance-related field

Job description

We are seeking a Operations Technician at our Port Arthur, TX facility. The Port Arthur facility includes two Steam Methane Reformers (SMRs) with integrated gas turbine generators, as well as CO2 capture systems at both SMRs, supporting enhanced oil recovery. The site is connected to an existing hydrogen pipeline system that spans from New Orleans to the Houston Ship Channel, supplying hydrogen to an integrated network serving customers across the Gulf Coast. As an operator, you are responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment within the facility. The primary function of this role is to provide technical, hands-on support to continuously improve plant operations, maintenance, mechanical equipment integrity, reliability, cost efficiency, and overall on-stream performance. **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:*** Participate in core safety processes as an active member of the Site Safety Committee, sharing responsibility for overall site safety performance* Support day-to-day plant operations to meet on-stream, production, and reliability targets* Investigate equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence or eliminate issues* Maintain error-free execution by paying close attention to detail and completing work to the highest standard; apply a continuous improvement mindset* Assist in the planning and execution of minor and major shutdowns, providing technical, hands-on support as needed* Provide troubleshooting expertise for production units* Follow established operating procedures* Promote and adhere to all safety rules and regulations **Qualifications:*** High school diploma or GED required* Certificate in process technology or a maintenance-related field (preferred), or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing, production, processing, or chemical/petrochemical environment; candidates with SkillsUSA participation are encouraged to apply* Students with a background in Industrial Systems, Electromechanical Technology, Process Technology, Electrical Technology, Instrumentation Technology are encouraged to apply.* Strong mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical proficiency preferred* Experience with pumps, mechanical seals, vessels, exchangers, gear drives, compressors, rotating equipment, and/or electrical/instrumentation systems is a plus* Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement* Willingness to work weekends and participate in an on-call rotation as needed* Self-starter with the ability to work independently* Experience with plant/refinery instrumentation and electrical systems strongly preferred* Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office* This is a safety-sensitive position **Work Hours:*** Must be willing to work 12-hour rotating shifts, weekends, and participate in a 24-hour on-call rotation* Must be a self-starter and able to work independently on nights, weekends, and holidays **Physical Requirements:*** Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.* Must be able to meet call-in requirements as needed* Must be comfortable working at elevated heights