Production Technician

Location: Anacortes, WA - ASU

About the role

Air Liquide Large Industries provides industrial gas and energy solutions vital to customers' industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S., supplying oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and syngas in large quantities to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining, and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are monitored 24/7 from our leading-edge operations control center in Houston, Texas, which tracks over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an overall understanding of plant safety rules, regulations, and company safety policies/procedures.
• Instill safety in others by modeling good safety practices and working safely in all situations.
• Identify potential maintenance needs and enter them into the work order maintenance management system (Maximo).
• Perform all work in compliance with standard operating and maintenance procedures, utilizing current Life Safety Training skills and safety requirements, including safe work permits, energy control isolation, confined space entry, hot work, work plans, pre-job discussions, and plant safety inspections.
• Ensure contractors, visitors, co-workers, and others comply with company safety policies/procedures.
• Issue safe work permit documentation and perform lock-out tag-out of equipment.
• Acquire knowledge and ability in all plant operations, including processes and equipment.
• Exhibit instrumentation and mechanical aptitude.
• Learn and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and corporate procedures; read and interpret blueprints, flow charts, process piping ISOs, simple schematics, P&IDs, and electrical schematics; perform basic math operations.
• Keep accurate records and be diligent in documentation and record retention policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of control board and operator interface computer consoles.
• Perform operator rounds, water samples, truck loading, and operations PMs.
• Maintain high housekeeping and organizational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical Associate’s degree preferred.
• 3+ years of technical training or operations experience.
• Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate, including nights, weekends, and possibly holidays.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge/understanding of instrumentation, rotating equipment, and piping systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants (Process Safety Management, EPA regulations, FDA regulations, state/local regulations).
• Knowledge of proper methods for locking out and isolating equipment.
• Ability to use computers and knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work in a team environment; demonstrated self-motivated attitude.
• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Qualified operation of forklift, man lift, and overhead crane is preferred.
• Highly organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to wear required PPE safety equipment, including hardhat, safety glasses, safety shoes/boots, and FRC clothing.
• Full range of motion; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Able to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces.
• Able to work in non-conditioned environments for extended periods.
• Able to enter confined spaces for inspection, testing, and work.

Pay

$36/hr. - $38/hr.

Benefits

• Comprehensive family benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Benefits start on the first day of employment.