Operations Technician / Plant Operator

Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.
Reimagine What’s Possible
Do you enjoy working in a plant environment? Are you a hands-on, safety-minded person who enjoys solving problems?
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., has an immediate opening for a Plant Operator at its production facility in Convent, LA Facility.
The Plant Operations Technician has responsibility for controlling and monitoring a number of processes in the production of liquid and gaseous nitrogen, oxygen and argon, including the following:

• Participate in the basic safety process, sharing responsibility for the site’s overall safety performance.
• Maintain operation of plant; assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs, instrument calibrations and electrical troubleshooting
• Follow, update and maintain operating procedures to ensure safety and efficiency of operations
• Provide troubleshooting expertise for the production units
• Oversee trailer loading operations and train loading personnel
• Support other facilities in the area as required

Shift

• 12 hour shift schedule
• Willing to work non-scheduled days as needed.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Strong mechanical proficiency and/or military experience
• Teammate that is flexible and has a positive attitude
• Computer skills
• Plant process experience and/or Process Technology Degree/Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to climb ladders and steps and lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Will be exposed to high noise levels
• Able to meet call-in requirements as needed
• Work at elevation required

Qualifications / experience:

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Commitment to safety
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Must have strong computer skills
• Must be a self-starter and willing to work alone

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen 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, visit About 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 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.
Air Products is committed to working with and providing a reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail us at talent@airproducts.com. General application status inquiries are not answered by this mailbox rather you’ll receive an e-mail directly from our Career Center and/or the Talent Acquisition Specialist.