Operations Technician III

Air Products; Liberal (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Child Care Benefit

AD&D Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Air Products in Liberal, KS seeks an Operations Technician to maintain and operate helium plants, air separation unit, and transfill operations. You will work with a team of technicians and engineers to safely run cryogenic processes and support continuous production.

This role requires a strong mechanical background, commitment to safety, and willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, days, weekends and holidays. Training on safety programs and equipment will be provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Process Technology certificate or degree a plus.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, days, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret piping diagrams and follow written procedures.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in Basic Safety Process as a Site Safety Committee member.
• Controlling and monitoring continuous manufacturing processes to produce helium at cryogenic temperatures.
• Work with compressors, pumps and other rotating equipment.
• Assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.
• Calibrate analytical analyzers.
• Learn to operate a tractor (semi-truck) for moving large containers onsite.

Skills

Strong mechanical proficiency

Safety-minded teamwork

Self-starter with work ethic

12-hour rotating shifts

Read & interpret piping diagrams

Follow start/stop procedures

Lockout/tagout procedures

Water chemistry testing

Operate manual & pneumatic valves

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Process Technology certificate/degree a plus

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 are seeking a highly motivated and safety-conscious Operations Technician to join our operations team in Liberal, KS. The Liberal Helium Facility is located 12 miles East of Liberal, KS and is Air Products’ main helium liquid supplier within North America. The Operations Technician will work hand in hand with other Operations Technicians, Mechanical Technician, I/E Technician, and Process Engineers to safely and efficiently maintain and operate the Helium Plants, Air Separation unit and Transfill Operation to include participating in the management of effective safety programs.

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 (day 1 of employment)
• 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 (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

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Active participation in the Basic Safety Process as a key member of the Site Safety Committee.
• Controlling and monitoring the continuous manufacturing processes to produce helium at cryogenic temperatures.
• Work with compressors, pumps and other pieces of rotating equipment.
• Assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.
• Calibrate analytical analyzers.
• Learn to operate a tractor(semi-truck) for moving large containers onsite.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• A strong mechanical proficiency
• A strong commitment to safety, working as a team, and operational perfection.
• A self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts night’s, days, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to read and interpret piping schematics/ diagrams.
• Applying written procedures for starting and stopping equipment.
• Isolating systems for maintenance using work permits and lock out tag out processes.
• Performing water chemistry testing.
• Operating manual and pneumatic valves.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma and/ or equivalent.
• Process Technology certificate or degree a plus

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 unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

#INDGIG #LI-Onsite #LI-CH1 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].

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Employee and Applicant Rights Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.