Plant Production Technician II

Airgas; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Airgas is seeking a Plant Production Technician II in Oklahoma City, responsible for operating equipment in air separation and carbon dioxide plants. This role offers a competitive hourly wage and benefits, along with opportunities for growth within the company. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant experience in industrial settings.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of industrial plant/cryogenic plant experience.
• Ability to work shifts with on-call rotation.
• Exhibits understanding of governmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate and control equipment in air separation and carbon dioxide plants.
• Support various processing plants for startups and training.
• Maintain plant mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical devices.

Skills

Understanding of control valve functions

Troubleshooting equipment

Mechanical ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Location:

Oklahoma City, OK (AMG) - ASU

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Airgas is Hiring for a Production Technician II - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

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• 12 hour rotating shifts-(Currently 7 days on and 7 days off from 6am to 6pm, one week off, then switch to evenings 6pm to 6am).
• On-Call Required/Rotating with another Production Technician
• $28-$38 per hour DOE
• Opportunity to level up and grow within Airgas
  
  
  

Excellent Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment

• Job Description
  
  
  

The Production Plant Technician has the responsibility for the operation and control of equipment used in air separation, vacuum swing absorption and carbon dioxide plants.; also accountability for the care and maintenance of plant mechanical, instrumentation and electrical devices and equipment. The position will provide support to various types of processing plants in order to support startups, training and leave coverage for normal production technicians.

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products.

Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally.

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Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• 2 – 3 years of industrial plant / cryogenic plant experience.
• Understanding of control valve functions and systems used to control flows & pressures on industrial tanks
• Experience troubleshooting equipment in a plant environment.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Ability to work shifts with on-call rotation.
• Overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, company safety policies/procedures.
• Acquiring knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes/equipment.
• Exhibits understanding of governmental regulations including environmental permitting/compliance, loading /quality assurance, basic electricity, national/local operating procedures, CMMS, maintenance management process, all HSE issues associated with the facility.
• Exhibits mechanical ability.
• Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment to include, but not limited to, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, FRC clothing, respirators,
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
  
  
  

Please note that the hourly pay information is a general guideline only. Airgas considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Air Separation Plant or related industrial experience is a plus.
• Cryogenics Operations - Natural Gas is a plus.
• Water Treatment – understanding the water treatment principles and equipment is a plus.
• Refrigeration - A basic understanding of refrigeration systems is a plus
• Air Separation - A basic understanding of air separation and associated technologies is a plus.
• Electrical/ Instrumentation background is a plus.
  
  
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work overtime and off shifts when requested.
• Must be able to share on-call responsibilities to facilitate uninterrupted plant operation.
• Must have the ability to work alone, weekends, and holidays.
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Occasionally. (1-33% of work time)
  
  
  

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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