Production Technician

Air Liquide USA LLC; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Air Liquide USA LLC in Plaquemine, LA, is seeking a Production Technician. You will perform plant operations, monitor safety, and support maintenance activities to ensure reliable production of industrial gases.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 2+ years of technical experience, and the ability to work varying shifts. Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of technical training or operations experience.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, rotating equipment and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements (Process Safety Management, EPA, FDA).

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding of plant safety rules, regulations and policies.
• Instills safety by modelling good practices.
• Works safely in all situations.
• Identifies maintenance needs and enters them into Maximo.
• Performs work per SOPs, including permits and energy control.
• Ensures compliance with safety policies by contractors and visitors.
• Gathers knowledge of plant operations and equipment.
• Reads blueprints, ISO drawings and electrical schematics.
• Keeps accurate records and documentation.
• Performs operator rounds, water samples and truck loading.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical associates preferred

Tools

MS Office

Maximo

Lock-out tag-out knowledge

Job description

R10095916 Production Technician (Open)

Location

Plaquemine, LA - 57805 Evergreen Rd - 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.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative

At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures.
• Instills safety in others by being safety minded; models good safety practices.
• Works safely in all situations.
• Identifies potential maintenance needs; enters them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo).
• Performs 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.
• Ensures 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.
• Acquires knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes and equipment.
• Exhibits some instrumentation and mechanical aptitude.
• Learns and follows standard operating procedures, corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P & IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
• Keeps accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates 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

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Associates degree preferred
• Qualified in operation of the forklift, man lift and overhead crane is preferred

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.