Production Technician

Air Liquide; Norco (LA); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 68 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

14-week parental leave

Résumé du poste

Air Liquide Large Industries is hiring a Production Technician in Norco, LA to operate start-up and shut-down of Air Separation Units, Nitrogen Generators, and Oxygen compressors. The role emphasizes strong safety practices and accurate documentation.

Responsibilities include daily safety permits, lockout/tagout, Maximo maintenance entries, and understanding SOPs, P&IDs, and process controls. 2+ years of technical experience and a high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical Associates degree is preferred.
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA, FDA).

Responsabilités

• Operate start-up and shut-down of Air Separation Unit, Nitrogen Generators, and Oxygen compressors.
• Perform daily safety tasks including permits and lockout/tagout.
• Follow SOPs and ensure safe work practices and record-keeping.
• Enter maintenance needs into Maximo and monitor plant safety policies.
• Read blueprints and P&IDs; perform basic math operations.
• Maintain housekeeping and documentation; support contractor safety compliance.

Connaissances

Instrumentation

Rotating equipment

Piping systems

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Associates degree preferred

Description du poste

R10103981 Production Technician (Open) Location

Norco, LA - ASU Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

Air Liquide is hiring for a Production Technician in Norco, LA!

We are looking for you!

Benefits

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14-week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start after day 1 of employment

Job Responsibilities

• The Production Technician will be responsible for operations of start-up and shut-down Air Separation Unit, Nitrogen Generators and High Purity Oxygen compressors.
• The technician will also carry out daily needs for safe work permits and lockout tagout request.
• 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.
• 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)
• Ensure contractors, visitors, co-workers and others comply with company safety policies/procedures. Issues 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
• 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.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Preferred Qualifications:
• 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
• 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.

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.