Operations Technician - Brookhaven, MS

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Brookhaven (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with 100% vested company core and match

Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time

Paid Parental leave

Backup Child and Adult Care benefit

Adoption assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Supplemental AD&D

Legal Plan coverage

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Job summary

US10 Air Products and Chemical is seeking an Operations Technician for its Brookhaven, Mississippi facility, responsible for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting CO2 production equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical skills and be a self-starter, taking on-call responsibilities.

The position offers various benefits, including medical and dental insurance from day one, a robust 401k plan, paid parental leave, and more. Safety and equipment reliability are top priorities in this role.

Qualifications

• Two years of operations experience in an industrial plant is preferred.
• Military experience is a plus.
• Must be willing to take 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the Basic Safety Process as a member of the Site Safety committee.
• Controlling and supervising the process to produce Liquid CO2.
• Investigating equipment failures and recommending solutions.

Skills

Strong mechanical proficiency

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work alone

Flexibility and positive demeanor

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Two-year Associate Degree in a technical field

Job description

Operations Technician – Brookhaven, Mississippi

We are 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.

Benefits

• 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 coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

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 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.
• 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.

EEO and Disability Accommodations

Air Products is 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].