Operations Technician III

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together—where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter—we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world-scale production facilities.

About the role

The Liberal Helium Facility is located 12 miles east of Liberal, KS and is Air Products’ main helium liquid supplier within North America. The Operations Technician will work hand in hand with other Operations Technicians, Mechanical Technicians, I/E Technicians, and Process Engineers to safely and efficiently maintain and operate the Helium Plants, Air Separation unit, and Transfill Operation. This includes participating in the management of effective safety programs.

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.
• Working with compressors, pumps, and other pieces of rotating equipment.
• Assisting in plant equipment mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.
• Calibrating analytical analyzers.
• Learning to operate a tractor (semi-truck) for moving large containers onsite.
• Reading and interpreting piping schematics/diagrams.
• Applying written procedures for starting and stopping equipment.
• Isolating systems for maintenance using work permits and lock out tag out processes.
• Performing water chemistry testing.
• Operating manual and pneumatic valves.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or equivalent.
• Process Technology certificate or degree a plus.
• Strong mechanical proficiency.
• Strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational perfection.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts (nights, days, weekends, and holidays).

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance (day 1 of employment).
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• 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 and identity theft coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Many more supplemental benefits available.

Air Products is a veteran-friendly organization and actively encourages veterans to apply. Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.