Operations Technician - Plant Operator

About the role

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE:APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases, has an immediate opening for an Operations Technician/Plant Operator at our Baytown 3 HyCO facility. Baytown 3 consists of a World Class SMR with an integrated syngas cold box and to Satellite Facilities. All compressed gas products are transported via pipelines, which connect to our West Gulf Coast pipeline supply systems.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor the processes that produce hydrogen and carbon monoxide (e.g., utility systems, compressors, rotating equipment, and DCS operation).
• Maintain water chemistry.
• Perform daily operational tasks.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, safety inspections, and plant log readings.
• Maintain online training program requirements.
• Solve plant process upsets using various indicators and DCS trends.
• Inspect all work areas on a continuous basis for any mechanical problems, safety hazards, and unusual operating conditions.
• Keep work and storage areas in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Issue safety work permits and perform lock out/tag out of various process equipment.
• Ensure that all plant safety, health, environmental and quality procedures are followed.
• Attend and contribute to monthly safety meetings.
• Assist in reviewing and updating operating procedures as required.
• Commitment to Operational Excellence with a focus on safe and reliable operation.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in operations, maintenance, or monitoring of industrial process plants is required.
• Military experience or a Process Technology certificate or degree is preferred but is not required.
• Must have the ability to obtain a TWIC upon hire.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• A Teammate that is flexible and has a positive attitude.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Skills

• Experience in operations, maintenance, or monitoring of industrial process plants.
• Ability to read/understand piping and instrumentation drawings.
• Electrical, instrument or mechanical maintenance experience.
• Basic computer proficiency and software knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Benefits

• 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

Pay

Competitive pay and great benefits for our employees.

Schedule

This is a 12-hour rotating shift position reporting to our Site Supervisor.