Production Technician

Air Liquide; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid holidays

Vacation & Sick time

Job summary

Air Liquide Norco, LA is seeking a Production Technician to operate start-up and shut-down of Air Separation Units, nitrogen generators and high- purity oxygen compressors. The role requires attention to safety permits, lockout/tagout and daily rounds, with a focus on maintaining process safety and equipment integrity.

You will work with SOPs, blueprints, and P&IDs, perform documentation, and support contractors while maintaining housekeeping and compliance.

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.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA, FDA, state/local).
• Knowledge in the proper methods of locking out and isolating equipment.
• Ability to use computers—Microsoft Office.
• Good verbal/written communication skills to deal with management and customers.

Responsibilities

• Operate start-up and shut-down of Air Separation Unit, Nitrogen Generators and High Purity Oxygen compressors.
• Carry out daily safe work permits and lockout/tagout requests.
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, and PMs.
• Maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
• Read and interpret SOPs, blueprints, flow charts, P&IDs, ISOs and electrical schematics.
• Keep accurate records and documentation per procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of control board and operator interfaces.
• Collaborate with contractors and visitors on safety policies.

Skills

Instrumentation knowledge

Rotating equipment

Piping systems

Lockout/Tagout

MS Office

Team player

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Man lift operation

Overhead crane operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical Associates degree

Tools

Maximo

MS Office

Job description

R10103981 Production Technician (Open)LocationNorco, LA - ASUAir 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.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.At Air Liquide, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.Air Liquide is hiring for a Production Technician in Norco, LA!We are looking for you!Work Schedule - Dupont ScheduleReferral BonusComprehensive 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 employmentRecruiter: Jacob ( [e-mail] ) Phone: [phone] Call or TextThe 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.How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?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.Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/proceduresInstill safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices.Work safely in all situationsIdentify 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. Issues safe work permit documentation and performs lock-out tag-out of equipmentAcquire knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes and equipmentExhibit instrumentation and mechanical aptitudeLearn 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 operationsKeep accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies and proceduresDemonstrate knowledge & understanding of control board and operator interface computer consolesPerform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, operations PM'sMaintain and expect high housekeeping and organizational standardsPerform other duties as assigned by Plant ManagementAll other duties based on business needs____________________Are you a MATCH?Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredPreferred Qualifications:Technical Associates degree preferred2+ years of technical training or operations experienceAbility to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictateAbility to work nights, weekends and possibly holidays in order to meet shift and on-call requirementsValid Driver’s LicenseKnowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systemsFamiliarity 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 equipmentAbility to use computers-knowledge of Microsoft Office softwareAbility to work in a team environment; demonstrated self motivated attitudeGood verbal/written communication skills in order to deal effectively with management and external customersQualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferredHighly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize workCandidates 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 PerformanceAt 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 PerformanceAt 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.