Senior Helium Plant Operator & Safety Technician

Air Products Inc.; Liberal (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

Life Insurance

EAP

Veteran-friendly environment

Job summary

Air Products in Liberal, KS is seeking a highly motivated Operations Technician to safely operate and maintain cryogenic helium plants, collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure continuous, reliable production. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety, with a willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

You will handle compressors, pumps, analytical analyzers, and assist with equipment repairs and troubleshooting, while learning to operate site tractors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Process Technology certificate or degree is a plus.
• Commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in the Basic Safety Process as a key member of the Site Safety Committee.
• Controlling and monitoring the continuous manufacturing processes to produce helium at cryogenic temperatures.
• Work with compressors, pumps and other pieces of rotating equipment.
• Assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.
• Calibrate analytical analyzers.
• Learn to operate a tractor(semi-truck) for moving large containers onsite.

Skills

Mechanical proficiency

Safety commitment

Self-starter

12-hour rotating shifts

Read piping schematics/diagrams

Follow procedures for start/stop

Isolate systems for maintenance

Water chemistry testing

Operate valves (manual/pneumatic)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Process Technology certificate or degree

Job description

Air Products in Liberal, KS is seeking a highly motivated Operations Technician to safely operate and maintain cryogenic helium plants, collaborating with engineers and technicians to ensure continuous, reliable production. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude and commitment to safety, with a willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.

You will handle compressors, pumps, analytical analyzers, and assist with equipment repairs and troubleshooting, while learning to operate site tractors