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.

Reimagine What’s Possible 

We are seeking a highly motivated and safety-conscious Operations Technician to join our operations team in Liberal, KS. 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 Technician, I/E Technician, and Process Engineers to safely and efficiently maintain and operate the Helium Plants, Air Separation unit and Transfill Operation to include participating in the management of effective safety programs.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• 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

• 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

Key Job 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.

• Work with compressors, pumps and other pieces of rotating equipment.

• Assist in plant equipment mechanical repairs and troubleshooting.

• Calibrate analytical analyzers.

• Learn to operate a tractor(semi-truck) for moving large containers onsite.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• A strong mechanical proficiency

• A strong commitment to safety, working as a team, and operational perfection.

• A self-starter with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts night’s, days, weekends and holidays.

• Ability to read and interpret 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.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma and/ or equivalent.

• Process Technology certificate or degree a plus

Join Air Products, where we proudly value the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans offer. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles within our company. We recognize the unique strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

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