Production Technician

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?

Summary: NEEDEDSupport, complete, maintain, and instill corporate Health, Safety and Environmental policies/procedures, relevant documentation at the facility in operating/maintaining responsibility for a safe, efficient and environmentally friendly facility
Demonstrate identified skill sets in daily operational duties as well as actively pursuing own growth/career development through self-initiative practices; work with resources made available as coordinated with supervisor
Participate in operational/routine maintenance tasks within facility work group without interruption of customer product deliveries
Foster open communication among all facility technicians in relation to best practices, operational/facility needs, safety issues/concerns, conflicts of interest between shifts/other departments; share operational knowledge/expertise
Assist/work closely with lead production technician or plant manager with daily facility needs
Ensure accurate/complete work order generation
Determine if immediate maintenance action is required; document it; report to appropriate personnel
Identify potential needs; enter them into CMMS
Study/maintain site-specific standard operating procedures, P&IDs, PFDs, all other technical documentation as relates to operational/equipment processes
Calibrate all plant process analytical equipment
Keep accurate records; be diligent in documentation/record retention policies/procedures
Conduct acceptance PSSR reviews with operations/maintenance
Innovations/improvement project involvement
Generate initial documentation for on-site contractor, vendor, guest, visitor site-specific training needs
Escort on-site contractors, vendors, guests, visitors throughout facility as needed; ensure their compliance with national safety policies/procedures
Active participation in facility safety meetings, inspections
Instill safety in others by being safety minded; model good safety practices; work safely in all situations
Load & Unload cryogenic transports and railcars as necessary
Follow policies/procedures on proper notification for vacation scheduling, floating holidays, personal days off

Are you a MATCH?

Required Qualifications:High school diploma or GED required; Technical Associate's degree preferred2+ years of related industrial operations experienceAbility to work 12 hour rotating shifts & fill in for vacations/emergency shift relief coverage as situations warrantOverall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, company safety policies/proceduresPerforms all work in compliance with standard operating/maintenance procedures utilizing current Life Safety skills, Safe Start, safety requirements including, safe work permits, energy control isolation, IDLs, confined space entry work, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, plant safety inspections, etcAbility to communicate with written/spoken EnglishAcquiring knowledge/ability in all plant operations including processes/equipmentUnderstanding of governmental regulations including environmental permitting/compliance, loading /quality assurance, basic electricity, national/local operating procedures, CMMS, maintenance management process, all HSE issues associated with the facilityAbility to learn/follow national/local standard operating procedures; follow through on instructions; work with minimal supervision; read/interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, schematics, P and IDs, electrical schematics; perform basic math operationsBasic knowledge/understanding of control board, operating off of operator interface consoles (computer)Basic computer (PC) skills; ability to use required software computer applications Physical Requirements:Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment including, hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothingMust be able to lift 50lbs
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.