Operations Technician III - Galt, CA

US10 Air Products and Chemical; Galt (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,786; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation, holidays, and sick time

Paid Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

US10 Air Products and Chemical in Galt, California is seeking an Operation Technician who will operate and maintain production equipment for industrial gases. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma and have experience in a manufacturing environment, focusing on safety and efficiency.

The role includes troubleshooting, process compliance, and 24/7 on-call responsibilities. Benefits start on day one, including medical insurance and a competitive 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years minimum in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong instrument, electrical, and mechanical proficiency desired.
• Self-starter, willing to work alone or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety performance and compliance with safety processes.
• Support daily operations and address plant process problems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Respond to plant alarms and shutdowns on-call.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certificate in process technology or maintenance field

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

Overview

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Air Products and Chemicals Inc., a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, has an immediate opening for an Operation Technician at our Galt, California facility. This role the candidate will be responsible for operating, maintaining and fixing processes and equipment in a facility producing and shipping various industrial gases. Responsibilities include working within procedure‑based systems to ensure ES&H compliance, quality assurance, reliability, and cost control. The candidate must be self‑motivated, safety conscious, a good communicator, and possess good organization, operating and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety performance, basic safety process compliance, and process safety management.
• Support all aspects of day‑to‑day operation, including solving plant process problems, directly supervising daily plant activities, and driving plant projects.
• Troubleshoot plant process or mechanical problems, coordinate maintenance activities, and drive plant efficiency and plant projects.
• 24/7 on‑call responsibilities for response to plant alarms and shutdowns.
• Identify maintenance concerns, develop and implement corrective/preventive measures while working within planned maintenance budgets.
• Work with the Galt Operations Team to cover vacation and outage support to all associated facilities within the Galt Site Manager’s areas of responsibility.
• Perform and maintain all administrative responsibilities for the sites.
• Work with support resources to achieve efficiency targets in all areas.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401(k) 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

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certificate in process technology or maintenance field (preferred) or at least 2 years minimum in a manufacturing/production, processing or chemical/petrochemical environment.
• Participants in Skills USA encouraged to apply.
• Strong instrument, electrical and/or mechanical proficiency desired.
• Demonstrated dedication to safety and continuous improvement.
• Self‑starter, willing to work alone or as part of a team.
• Military training in a technical field valued.
• Success in EH&S and Quality confirmed.
• Experience in complex plant operations, skilled in troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of generated gas or air separation processes a plus (training provided).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Veteran-friendly organization – veterans encouraged to apply.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $44.28 to $48.48 per hour.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.