Plant Operator

Location: South Saint Paul (ASP) - Ammonia production & filling

About the role

Airgas Specialty Products is a trusted provider of anhydrous ammonia and ammonium hydroxide. ASP is seeking an experienced local Plant Operator to join our Operations team. The Plant Operator will be responsible for the delivery and coordination of day-to-day operations, including the safe handling of Anhydrous Ammonia and Ammonium Hydroxide processes and applications to support Airgas customers.

Responsibilities

• Bulk cargo tank loading/unloading/evacuation (anhydrous ammonia/ammonium hydroxide).
• Plant maintenance for all aspects of the facility.
• Truck and trailer maintenance including pump rebuilds and all other process pieces.
• Cold Flo sampling (anhydrous ammonia).
• Production and testing (ammonium hydroxide).
• Daily inventory/monitoring of products.
• Data recording/interpreting.
• Foster a culture of safety by maintaining key protocols.
• Complete plant inspections and hose inspections.
• Maintain neat, clean, and professional personal appearance, and maintain facility to the professional standards set forth by Airgas.
• Listen to and address customer needs and build solutions.
• Other duties as required by supervisor.

Performance of this job in a safe manner and in keeping with established Airgas policies is a condition of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Mechanically inclined.
• Ability to read and comprehend material safety data sheets.
• Knowledge of the area and ability to lift 60 lbs required.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people with different personalities and backgrounds.
• Must have basic computer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pumps, compressors, and hazardous material.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Up to 14-week paid child birth benefits to support growing families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start after just 30 days of employment.
• Pre-tax commuter transportation benefit.
• Parental leave, floating holidays, jury duty, and funeral/bereavement leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Discounted college tuition for eligible employees’ dependents and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Pay

$31.44 per hour.