Production Technician

Air Liquide USA LLC; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide USA LLC in Ingleside, TX is seeking a Production Technician open position. The role focuses on operating and maintaining plant processes with strong safety practices and teamwork across shifts.

Responsibilities include ensuring safe operations, entering maintenance data into Maximo, and supporting routine rounds and sampling. Candidates should have a HS diploma, 2+ years of technical experience, and be able to work nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Associates degree preferred.
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA, FDA, state/local).
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures for equipment isolation.
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of plant safety rules and company safety policies.
• Instill safety by example and ensure safe practices.
• Work safely in all situations.
• Enter maintenance needs into Maximo work order system.
• Follow SOPs and safe work procedures; perform basic math and read schematics/flow charts/P&IDs.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies by contractors and visitors; issue safe work permits and perform lock-out/tag-out.
• Learn plant operations and instrumentation; read blueprints and ISOs.
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, and PMs; maintain housekeeping and records.
• Follow SOPs and corporate procedures; read electrical schematics and simple diagrams.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Instrumentation

Lockout/Tagout

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Blueprint reading

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Technical Associates preferred

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Production Technician (Open) – Ingleside, TX - ASU

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures
• Instill safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices.
• Work safely in all situations
• Identify potential maintenance needs; enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo)
• Perform all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements including safe work permits, energy control isolation and IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etc.
• Ensure contractors, visitors, co-workers and others comply with company safety policies/procedures. Issue safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipment
• Acquire knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment
• Exhibit instrumentation and mechanical aptitude
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations
• Keep accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge & understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, operations PM's
• Maintain and expect high housekeeping and organizational standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management
• All other duties based on business needs

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Technical Associates degree preferred
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate
• Ability to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on-call requirements
• Valid Driver's License
• Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations)
• Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment
• Ability to use computers-knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitude
• Good verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customers
• Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing
• Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders, work off elevated platforms/surfaces
• Able to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods
• Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing and work

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.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build 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 background. 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.