Operations Tech / Plant Operator

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Reimagine What's Possible

Are you a self-starter who possesses integrity and a willingness to learn and improve? We have an immediate opening for an Operations Technician to join our team at our facilities in Baton Rouge, LA.

This position will support our Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) in Baton Rouge that supplies hydrogen to the APCI Hydrogen pipeline. The hydrogen pipeline distributes to various customers along the Mississippi River corridor via a pipeline distribution system.

The plant operator will be responsible for the day-to-day safe operation of the facility's operating equipment and production processes in compliance with all EH&S standards while achieving a zero (0) lost time injury record and performing work duties in accordance with company quality systems, safety policies and site-specific procedures. You will also be responsible for monitoring daily production processes to ensure reliability, efficiency and productivity goals are met.

This is a safety sensitive position.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Strong mechanical aptitude and/or military background.
• Team player that is flexible.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Day to Day control and monitoring the processes to produce hydrogen, which includes operating and controlling the following: furnaces, compressors, DCS monitoring systems, rotating equipment, catalyst reactors, water treatment systems (boiler and cooling water systems), operating manual valves, and pressure swing adsorption skid.
• Troubleshoot, respond to operating conditions, respond to customer order rates, and process optimization.
• Complete operator rounds, execute minor preventative maintenance, and support mechanical and instrumentation maintenance and projects.
• Issue permit work in the field and monitor contract partners.
• Participate in the basic safety process as a key member of the Site Safety committee and sharing responsibility for the site's overall safety performance.
• Interact with staff personnel to maintain operation of plant; assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting.
• Support other facilities in the area as required.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Degree in Process Technology is preferred.
• Five years of operations experience in the industry is preferred.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Military experience is a plus.
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts and weekends and take 24 hour on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Team player that is flexible and has a positive attitude.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to manage confined space entry, climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Will be exposed to high noise levels.
• Be able to meet call-in requirements as needed.
• Elevated work required.

Work Hours

• 12-hour rotating shifts days and nights
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Ability to take 24-hour on call responsibilities on a rotating basis

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that veterans bring to the table. As a veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

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We are the world's largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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