Operations Technician

About the role

We are seeking an Operations Technician to join our team at our Chandler, AZ facility, which includes six ASU plants, two liquefiers, and a nitrogen pipeline delivery system. This role is responsible for the safe, day-to-day operation of plant systems and equipment while adhering to all EH&S standards, site-specific requirements, and Quality Systems Manual procedures to support a zero lost-time injury culture. The role performs work in accordance with company quality systems and site-specific procedures, and monitors daily production to ensure reliability, efficiency, and productivity goals are met.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust plant process conditions using valves and operating equipment
• Maintain an electronic logbook of operational activities
• Identify and resolve process upsets using operating indicators and DCS trends
• Calibrate and operate process and pipeline analyzers
• Perform daily routines including water treatment, equipment inspections, and log readings
• Complete preventive maintenance tasks
• Maintain required online training compliance
• Issue safety work permits and perform lockout/tagout procedures
• Load trailers and support product loading operations
• Continuously inspect work areas for mechanical issues, safety hazards, and abnormal operating conditions; maintain clean and orderly workspaces

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of operations experience and/or a 2-year degree in Process Technology
• Military experience preferred
• Electrical, instrumentation, or mechanical maintenance experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret piping and instrumentation drawings (P&IDs) preferred
• Experience with personal computers and/or DCS systems
• This is a safety-sensitive position

Schedule

• Work schedule includes 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights and weekends
• Must be able to work on-call rotations

Physical Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, lift up to 50 lbs., and work in all weather conditions
• Availability to meet mandatory call-in requirements as needed

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter.